Senior Social Development Specialist (Disability Inclusion)

You will need:

• Masters degree or equivalent in social sciences or a related specialized field or University degree in related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 10 years of work experience including international experience in several countries.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Working experience of public-private partnerships and in private sector operations would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to process loan and/or TA projects showing incorporation of innovation and management of operational complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to administer social sector loan projects and concurrently deliver outputs on multiple complex assignments.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI2.
  
  
  

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)

• Relocation (if applicable)

• Retirement plan

• Medical and health benefits

• Paid leave (including parental)

• Life and other insurance plans

• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period this appointment may at the option of ADB be extended once for up to 2 years converted to a regular appointment or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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

The position of Senior Social Development Specialist (Disability Inclusion) is assigned to the Fragility and Engagement Division (CCFE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations knowledge innovation and partnerships. You will be based at our headquarters in Manila Philippines.

You will report to Director CCFE and supervise junior team members.


Your Role

As a Senior Social Development Specialist (Disability Inclusion) you will provide high-level support to the Director Fragility and Engagement on all matters related to ADBs Disability Inclusion (DI) agenda; serve as ADBs institutional focal point for DI in support of its resilience and empowerment strategic focus area; and support CCFE on its crosscutting fragility and engagement mandate and thematic work.


You will:

Provide institutional leadership guidance and support for ADBs DI agenda and approach in close coordination with the PSA team.

Lead and coordinate the implementation and integration of ADBs DI operational approach.

Support project teams and manage consultants in integrating DI considerations into sovereign andnon-sovereign projects to optimize DI in ADB operations including complex projects and programs.

Lead the development of knowledge products and services delivery of capacity development and learning events and conduct of monitoring validation and reporting on DI related operations and achievements.

Provide technical processing administrative support and mentoring to other staff as required.

Supervise the performance of reporting staff providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

Lead engagement on DI with internal stakeholders including the board and with external stakeholders and partners

Lead and coordinate other duties that may be assigned in support of CCFEs crosscutting fragility and engagement mandate.