Gender Officer

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

Thepositionof Gender OfficerisassignedtotheGender Equality Division (CCGE)withinthe Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. Youwill be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

Youwillreportto the Principal Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development), CCGE.

Your Role

As a Gender Officer ,youwill support, monitor and report on gender equality outcomes across ADB operations, providing technical support to regional, thematic and sectoral teams. The position will support processing and administration of loans, grants and technical assistance on gender equality, and also provide sector-level operational and coordination support at the regional and developing member country (DMC) level. Knowledge management, policy dialogue support and oversight of the division’s gender mainstreaming portfolio, including technical assistance projects and activities will also be an important output of this position.

You Will

• Support the incorporation of gender equality outcomes and designs in projects and programs working closely with thematic, sector and regional teams. Provide support in the identification, development, implementation of loans, technical assistance (TA) projects, and knowledge products and services that can strengthen gender equality operations.
• Monitor implementation of the division’s corporate gender targets and provide technical support to CCGE staff and regional/sector departments’ data analysis on performance of corporate gender targets. Update processing and implementation databases and provide regular updates on performance against departments’ corporate targets.
• Under the guidance of supervisors, coordinate and provide technical advice and support to relevant staff in Executing Agencies (EAs) or Implementing Agencies (IAs), or private sector clients to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of ADB project Gender Assessment and Action Plans (GAAPs).
• Participate and provide input into loan/grant inception and review missions to monitor progress towards achieving GAAPs.
• Review and provide inputs into relevant project documents (e.g., GAAPs, Project Completion Reports, memos, survey tools, gender case studies etc.).
• Support the organization and conduct of training for clients (EAs/IAs, private sector clients, as relevant) and project staff on gender mainstreaming training or others.
• Support the creation of knowledge solutions on gender and development, including case studies, blogs, gender briefings, and regular country specific gender updates.
• Support activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building on gender and development both internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences and/or gender studies, or relevant fields, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in program monitoring, design, implementation and reporting, with preference for experience in one of ADB’s regions (e.g., Central and West Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia or the Pacific)
• Experience of working in monitoring and evaluation – with preference for experience on analysis and monitoring of programming on gender equality
• Experience of capacity development and delivering training on gender equality to a wide range of stakeholders, including government staff, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with counterpart governments as well as a range of stakeholders, e.g., bilateral donors.
• Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• 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.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for 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 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 ADB’s 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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals andresidents of the Philippines.

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 Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s 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 members—50 from the region.

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Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Division: Gender Equality Division

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Position Level: TL5

Job Posting: 09-Feb-2026, 9:36:47 AM

23-Feb-2026, 11:59:00 PM

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