Overview
Lead the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies in social protection in ADB's developing member countries, especially India. Identify, develop, process, implement, and administer loans, grants, and technical assistance projects, providing technical support and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, processing, and administration of regional and DMC-specific loan, grant, and TAs in social protection.
- Lead the development and design of new lending projects and programs in social protection.
- Conduct or lead policy dialogue with government officials and development partners.
- Collaborate with other sector offices and departments in ADB to propose integrated solutions.
- Identify and conceptualize new lending projects and programs.
- Work closely with ADB's regional departments, resident missions (RMs), Office of Safeguards, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department.
- Continuously assess social protection policies, strategies, and programs.
- Provide strategic operational guidance, operational support and technical inputs on social protection and social development issues.
- Provide information and analyses for the development of policy and strategies for social protection.
- Identify the priority areas in social protection and the modality and nature of the required loans and TA support.
- Provide substantive technical inputs and analyses on social protection and cross cutting issues.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external partners.
- Respond to external inquiries and represent ADB in external forums.
- Develop and maintain linkages with regional and global networks.
- Lead in generating and disseminating knowledge solutions.
- Lead relevant in-house studies and seminars and prepare reports or policy briefs.
- Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences.
- Lead, supervise, and support reporting staff.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
- Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SD3-HSD.
- Contribute to developing conducive and respectful workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years relevant experience and international experience working on several countries.
- 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.
- Demonstrated operational experience in at least one of the core areas of social protection (social assistance, social insurance, labor market programs).
- A record on participation in the design and implementation of social protection programs in developing countries, preferably in leadership function.
- Well-versed on the latest international discourse and practice regarding poverty, social inclusion, and specifically on issues related to social protection.
- Experience with design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection systems and programs, and as they address vulnerabilities such as gender, disability, and aging.
- Experience in undertaking research, implementing capacity building and supporting knowledge and evidence uptake.
- Experience with the design, implementation, or analysis of social insurance, social assistance or safety nets, labor market programs, or other relevant programs, as well as experience managing complex multisectoral tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to write effectively for various audiences and collaborate with other team members, contribute productively to the team's work and outputs and demonstrate respect for different points of view with strong drive for results and ability to work independently and diligently, while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
• Master's degree or equivalent in social science, public administration, economics, international development or other social science and related areas; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
