Adaptation Solutions Specialist (Transport)

Overview

Support the integration of climate adaptation and resilience into transport sector planning, policy, strategy, and operations. Provide technical expertise to developing member countries to design and implement resilient transport investments and strengthen transport systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration of climate adaptation and resilience into transport sector planning, programming, and operations.
• Support country and sector dialogue on transport policies, strategies, and investment plans.
• Lead the preparation and administration of technical assistance (TA) projects.
• Contribute to the development and processing of sovereign and nonsovereign transport operations.
• Guide the preparation of climate risk and vulnerability assessments for transport sector investments.
• Manage consultants supporting project teams.
• Participate in project processing and administration missions.
• Promote practical and innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of transport networks and operations.
• Build and strengthen partnerships internally and externally.
• Support knowledge generation, capacity building, and the dissemination of good practices on climate-resilient transport.

Required Experience

At least 6 years of relevant work experience in managing environmental and climate change issues in transport sector projects preferably in Asia and the Pacific, with international experience working in several countries. Demonstrated experience integrating climate adaptation and resilience considerations into transport sector policies, strategies, plans, programs, or investments. Demonstrated experience in climate risk and vulnerability assessments and the application of findings to transport planning, project design, operational performance, and infrastructure management. Demonstrated skills and experience working with professionals, teams, and project missions and advising clients or counterparts on climate change related technical issues preferably within the transport sector. Familiarity with the operations, policies, and procedures of multilateral financial institutions is preferred. Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required.

Qualifications

A University degree in Climate Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management, Transport Planning, Environmental Engineering or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

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