Gender Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading multilateral development bank established in 1966, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. ADB is owned by 69 members, with 50 of them from the Asia-Pacific region. The organization is dedicated to fostering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. ADB collaborates with its members and partners to address complex challenges, utilizing innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. ADB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and a respectful work environment for all employees, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly women.

Job Overview:
The Gender Officer position is situated within the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD) at ADB. The role is pivotal in supporting, monitoring, and reporting on gender equality outcomes across ADB operations. The Gender Officer will provide technical support to regional, thematic, and sectoral teams, assisting in the processing and administration of loans, grants, and technical assistance related to gender equality. This position also involves sector-level operational and coordination support at the regional and developing member country (DMC) levels. Key responsibilities include knowledge management, policy dialogue support, and oversight of the division's gender mainstreaming portfolio, which encompasses technical assistance projects and activities. The Gender Officer will work closely with various teams to ensure that gender equality outcomes are effectively integrated into projects and programs, thereby contributing to ADB's mission of promoting sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Gender Officer will undertake a variety of duties, including but not limited to: supporting the incorporation of gender equality outcomes in ADB projects and programs; providing technical advice and support to Executing Agencies (EAs) and Implementing Agencies (IAs) to ensure effective implementation of Gender Assessment and Action Plans (GAAPs); participating in loan/grant inception and review missions to monitor progress towards achieving GAAPs; reviewing and providing inputs into relevant project documents such as GAAPs, Project Completion Reports, and gender case studies; organizing and conducting training for clients and project staff on gender mainstreaming; contributing to the creation of knowledge solutions on gender and development; and supporting advocacy and dissemination activities related to gender and development both internally and externally. The Gender Officer will also perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring a comprehensive approach to gender equality within ADB's operations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Gender Officer position must possess a Bachelor's degree in international development, social sciences, gender studies, or a related field, with a preference for advanced training. A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in program monitoring, design, implementation, and reporting is required, with a preference for experience in one of ADB's regions. Candidates should have experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly in analyzing and monitoring programming related to gender equality. Additionally, experience in capacity development and delivering training on gender equality to diverse stakeholders, including government staff and civil society organizations, is essential. Strong written and verbal proficiency in English is mandatory, along with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with counterpart governments and various stakeholders. Candidates should also possess strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, organizational skills, and negotiation skills. Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required, with ADB-engaged consultant or contractor experience considered as outside experience.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Gender Officer position includes a Bachelor's degree in international development, social sciences, gender studies, or a relevant field. Advanced training in these areas is preferred, indicating a strong foundation in the principles and practices related to gender equality and development.

Experience:
The position requires at least 8 years of relevant work experience in program monitoring, design, implementation, and reporting. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ADB's regions, as well as those who have worked in monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the context of gender equality programming. Additionally, candidates should have experience in capacity development and training delivery on gender equality to a wide range of stakeholders, including government and private sector representatives.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, both written and verbal. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions in which ADB operates.

Additional Notes:
This appointment is open to both internal and external applicants and is crucial to ADB's Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027). 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 as required. This is a local staff position, open only to nationals and residents of the Philippines. The appointment is fixed-term with the option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or until the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes first. After the initial period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years, based on various factors including the need for the specific skills and experience of the staff member, funding availability, and performance. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD, but this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.