Gender Specialist
Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
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Job Summary
You will need:
A University degree in social sciences international development public policy or other related fields including an emphasis on gender and development; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
At least 6 years of work experience in gender and development including fieldlevel experience in mainstreaming gender equality and womens empowerment into country regional and/or sector operations.
Demonstrated experience in gender mainstreaming within public financial management (e.g. genderresponsive budgeting) energy agriculture and natural resources and water and urban development sectors would be strongly desirable.
Demonstrated expertise in building capacity for implementing gender equality initiatives with stakeholders from the public and private sector and other development partners including CSOs.
Demonstrated experience in leading innovative knowledge products or initiatives in gender equality and womens empowerment (including events).
International experience working in several countries with a multilateral development bank or other international development organization.
Proven experience in effectively managing budgets and teams.
Proven experience in donor relations and partnership development.
Written and verbal proficiency in English.
Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.
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 position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027) a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADBs in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices when required.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew initially for a period of up to 3 years or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staffs particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit sufficient funding to cover the renewed period and Staffs performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive resilient and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives build quality infrastructure and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966 ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members50 from the region.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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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 Gender Specialist is assigned to the Gender Equality Division 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.
You will report to Director Gender Equality and will oversee technical local staff.
Your Role
The Gender Specialist will provide technical support in mainstreaming gender equality and womens empowerment across ADB operations knowledge work and partnerships. The role will contribute to the effective application of ADBs gender mainstreaming standards in sovereign and nonsovereign operations by supporting project teams with technical inputs guidance and quality review. The position will also contribute to knowledge building by supporting research analysis and documentation on priority and emerging gender equality issues in Asia and the Pacific to inform future ADB operations in developing member countries (DMCs).
You will:
Strategy and Planning
Contribute technical inputs to advance ADBs policy and strategic commitments on gender equality and womens empowerment.
Apply gender mainstreaming standards and support integration of gender equality outcomes in the design and processing of gender equality objective (GEN) effective gender mainstreaming (EGM) and some gender elements (SGE) projects and programs.
Contribute to the formulation of country partnership strategies by preparing/updating Country Gender Assessments and providing inputs for sector portfolios roadmaps mid-term reviews and updates on gender-related key performance indicators (KPIs).
Project Preparation and Implementation Support
Provide technical advice and inputs on gender equality and women empowerments during project preparation implementation and completion as an assigned project team member or a peer-reviewer.
Support gender related technical assistance activities including contributing to the design and implementation of TAs on gender equality in assigned sectors themes or regions.
Act as a CCGE focal for sector themes regions or the private sector as assigned and coordinate with counterpart focals in other divisions/departments including on key performance indicators and targets on institutional efforts on gender equality and womens empowerment.
Knowledge Sharing Capacity Building and Partnerships
Lead and contribute to knowledge events capacity building activities and directly support preparation of knowledge products and solutions such as project case studies briefs blogs and country gender assessment and sector briefs to support ADB operations.
Design and conduct training to executing and implementing agencies clients and project staff on gender equality sex disaggregated data collection and analysis and GAP implementation monitoring and reporting.
Management Support
Provide technical support to Director Gender Equality in gender-related corporate initiatives and cross-sectors and regional department coordination.
Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Director Gender Equality.
Required Experience:
IC
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