(Senior) Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 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. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.
Important Notice:
- Two positions will be filled from this vacancy announcement.
- Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
- The positions are to be assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD).
Overview
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
The position is assigned in the Disaster Risk Management Team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. CCRE leads the Bank’s work in responding to the growing need for innovative policies, institutions, and investments to lead the region to a low carbon, climate and disaster resilient future; and supports ADB’s operational departments to develop and implement climate and disaster resilience projects, integrate disaster risk and climate change considerations into their broader portfolio of projects, and access climate financing.
This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB’s technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB’s policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with DMC clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions.
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Job Purpose
The (Senior) Disaster Risk Management Specialist will drive implementation of ADB's policy and operational and action plans pertaining to disaster risk management (DRM). He/she will provide advice, expertise, and technical support to operations to mainstream DRM in ADB operations and ensure bank-wide implementation of ADB’s DRM approach. The incumbent will report to Unit Head, Disaster Risk Management and will supervise national and administrative staff.
Responsibilities
a. Policies, Strategies and Frameworks
- Monitors the application and implementation of ADB’s Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy and related operational and action plans and contributes to related periodic reviews.
- Provides technical inputs to ensure that disaster and climate resilience considerations are incorporated in ADB country partnership strategies.
b. Operational Advice and Support
- Provides technical support to operations departments for developing country and sector approaches for strengthening disaster and climate resilience and integrating disaster and climate resilience considerations in program and project design.
- Contributes to the development and application of disaster and climate risk screening tools and guidelines for ADB projects.
- Contributes to the strengthening of climate and disaster risk knowledge and the promotion of risk-informed decision-making at national and local levels through ADB projects.
- Provides technical support to the development of strategies to strengthen cross-sector coordination and planning for climate and disaster resilience through ADB projects.
- Provides technical inputs to operations departments in processing and implementing disaster risk reduction and preparedness project outputs across all relevant sectors and themes.
- Provides technical inputs to operations departments in processing and implementing emergency assistance.
- Provides support to senior management and the Board of Directors on DRM issues, including preparation of briefing notes and presentation materials, as requested.
c. Mobilizing and Managing DRM finance
- Supports operations departments to access resources for DRM.
- Contributes to efforts to mobilize external resources for DRM and to establish and implement trust and special funds.
- Supports countries to strengthen the enabling environment to mobilize, effectively allocate and manage resources for disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction.
d. Knowledge Generation and Sharing
- Develops and implements DRM regional technical assistance projects focusing on key gaps in DRM policy and practice in ADB’s DMCs and on innovation.
- Conducts DRM awareness training and capacity development programs for staff, executing agencies of developing member countries, and other concerned parties.
- Actively participates in external DRM networks and global and regional partnerships and inter-agency relations and contributes to external knowledge sharing and harmonization efforts through conferences, external publications, and other knowledge products.
e. Supervising Staff
- Provides leadership, supervision, and support to reporting staff.
- Ensures the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff
f. Others
• Leads, coordinates, supports and/or handles ad hoc assignments as assigned.
Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements
- Master’s degree, or equivalent in DRM, economics, structural engineering, social sciences, or related fields. Alternatively, university degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including at the international level and with knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with DRM operations, policies and procedures of multilateral financial institutions, a strong international DRM network, background in urban development, risk analytics and/or public financial management in emergencies, and experience in processing and implementation of investment projects would be an advantage.
- International experience working in several countries.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4 & IS5.
General Considerations
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.
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.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
