Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist

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Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist

Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist

Reference Number: 240222
Position Level: IS 4
Department: Sectors Group
Division: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office
Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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 Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development and may oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Your Role

As a Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist, you will assess and recommend operation strategies for agriculture, food, nature, and rural development in East and Southeast Asia and Pacific countries, engage developing member country (DMC) governments in policy dialogues and reforms, and conduct ADB operations to support climate-smart agri-food system transformation, and enhance climate resilience and adaptation. You will lead and/or support in identifying and developing loans, grants, technical assistances (TAs), and knowledge products, and provide technical support and backstopping to other staff. This role will also contribute to the analyses and formulation of policies, strategies, and technical guidelines for the AFNR sector of DMCs.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent in economics, agriculture economics, development economics, or relevant fields. Alternatively, university degree in related fields combined with at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture and rural development. International experience working as a project team leader or project economist in several countries, with varying cultural values and norms. Experience in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific countries is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of agriculture development issues, including agriculture diversification, commercialization, trade, and public private partnership, agriculture services cost recovery, climate-food-nature nexus, sector policy reforms, and capacity building and institutional strengthening.
• Skillful in synthesizing technical, institutional, economic, social, and safeguard outputs into a coherent project design.
• Skills and experience in overseeing implementation of agriculture and rural development projects, and ensuring technical, procurement, disbursement, and contract administration issues are resolved timely during loan and TA implementation.
• Experience with multi-sectoral teams is particularly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• High level of energy, initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements.
• Good external client relations skills.

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)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

For more information, please refer to the provided link.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (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. We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. We encourage 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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