Safeguards Officer
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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- Reference Number 250140 Position Level TL5 Department Office of Safeguards Division Office of Safeguards Location Extended Mission in Solomon Islands Date Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
While the position of Safeguards Officer resides with the Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services (OSPP) within the Office of Safeguards (OSFG), you will be employed locally and assigned to Solomon Islands Pacific Country Office (SOL PLCO) within the Pacific Department (PARD) based at our office in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
You will report to designated International Staff and Senior Officer as applicable.
Your Role
As a Safeguards Officer, you will support project processing and the administration of safeguards implementation for ADB funded projects and technical assistance in Solomon Islands and other Pacific countries. This includes supporting clients to meet ADB's safeguards policy requirements and working with a broad range of partners to strengthen the country's safeguards systems.
You will:
- Review projects for safeguard risks and assesses and reports on the effectiveness of SPS requirements including: (i) integration of main safeguard requirements in loan or grant covenants and project agreements; (ii) strengthening of country safeguard systems and progress in achieving national safeguards compliance; and (iii) implementation of environmental management plans, resettlement plans, communications and consultation plans and grievance redress mechanisms.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, environmental planning, applied social science, or other related fields; preferably with Master's degree or advanced training. At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the Pacific region with safeguards work, or a related area; at least 5 years of work experience in projects with ADB or other development sector institutions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English and written communication skills in English. Experience working in development in Pacific island countries, coordinating and working in diverse teams Familiarity with Pacific countries and institutions. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL5.Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable)Additional Information
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Solomon Islands.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (\"Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
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