Sustainable Solutions 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

The position of Sustainable Solutions Officer is assigned to the Operations Coordination Unit (PAOC) within the Pacific Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination of PAOC, and to a designated Technical International staff in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department.

Your Role

As a Sustainable Solutions Officer, you will provide technical support in developing ADB's climate change, environment, and disaster risk management agenda. You will work with regional or primary team members on upstream analysis, country partnership strategy development, and annual programming. You will also coordinate activities, compile and analyze thematic and sector information, support sector teams with project design and implementation, and monitor progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.

You Will

• Help integrate climate change, environment, and disaster risk management into the development of country partnership strategies and annual country programming missions, including the development and conduct of country diagnostics.
• Support engagement with implementing agencies and ministries on climate change; maintain an overview of climate operations in the country, including lending, non-lending, public–private partnerships, and nonsovereign operations.
• Provide support in tracking important global issues on climate change and undertake research, data collection, and analyses to support project development, policy, and sector work.
• Provide technical inputs and help develop, processing, implement, and monitor ADB climate change investment projects, technical assistance, strategies, and frameworks.
• Support the processing and implementation of technical assistance programs in climate change.
• Provide technical inputs and support in the preparation of knowledge products, speeches, briefing notes, and presentation materials for senior staff and management, workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars.
• Provide technical inputs and help develop and implement climate change communication and knowledge management plans, websites and related databases, and the development and conduct of learning and training activities.
• Coordinate with relevant colleagues to provide inputs for the preparation and update of the climate-related work and accomplishment reports, including assessment of resource requirements; and participate in internal working groups as assigned.
  
  

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in climate, environmental sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields, with advanced training.
• At least 8 years of work experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation is required. This experience should also include climate change policy, climate finance, and project development work. Additionally, a broad understanding of the climate change agenda, policy and strategy is necessary. In-depth experience in at least one sector, including experience in Pacific DMCs, is preferred.
• Knowledge of development organization's products, processes, and systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research and producing analytical and technical reports in English for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with experience working across internal and external teams.
• 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 technical local staff grade 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.

• 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 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 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

Division: Operations Coordination Unit, PARD

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Job Posting: 11-Jun-2026, 1:39:06 PM03-Jul-2026, 9:29:00 PM

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