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 Senior Energy Specialist is assigned to the Energy Sector Office (SD1-ENE) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1). SD1 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. SD1, which is comprised of the Energy and Transport Sector Offices, delivers and supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.

SD1-ENE leads ADB’s energy sector operations. The office manages policy development, oversight of strategy implementation, knowledge management, budget management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the energy sector in the five regions: Central and West Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. SD1-ENE is also responsible for implementing ADB corporate initiatives in the emerging areas, energy transition, and Energy Transition Mechanism & Partnership programs in select countries.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated Director, SD1-ENE and will collaborate closely with colleagues from the RDs. You will oversee junior team members.

Your Role As a Senior Energy Specialist, you will formulate and articulate energy sector policy and strategies, engaging DMC governments in policy dialogue, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy reforms, with particular responsibility to identify opportunities for energy transition, in line with ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy (2021). You will lead or support the identification, development, processing, and implementation of investment and TA projects and flagship initiatives and knowledge products (assessments, reports and knowledge events) in the energy sector that contribute to ADB’s goal of reducing poverty. You will oversee and ensure the quality of project development, implementation, administration and overall results for loans, TA projects, and knowledge work in the energy sector. You will build effective partnerships with other departments such as Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, Private Sector Operations Department, and the RDs, and with cofinancing units to deliver value-added services to the DMCs.

You Will

• Lead or contribute to the development of policy and strategies in the energy sector for sustainable and low carbon development in the DMCs, in consultation with relevant government agencies and resident missions in the region. Collaborate with other sector offices and departments in ADB to propose integrated solutions in response to DMC needs.
• Conduct policy dialogue to assist governments to undertake energy sector reform.
• Lead or contribute to the preparation, processing, and administration of sub-regional and DMC specific loan, grant, and TAs in the energy sector.
• Lead or contribute to the development and design of new lending projects and programs in the energy sector and work with governments to identify investment opportunities in clean energy.
• Provide thought leadership and as part of existing teams contribute to ADB new business areas such as critical minerals and manufacturing supply chains for powering progress (CM2PP), decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, offshore wind, energy storage and large-scale country platforms for delivering climate finance for the energy transition.
• Provide guidance, advice, and comment on energy sector issues in the initiation, development, processing and administration of loans, grants, and TAs.Propose appropriate contract modalities and lead discussions on procurement issues including review of bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, and consultant recruitment.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, and cross-cutting issues are incorporated into projects.
• Closely coordinate with RDs, RMs, Office of Safeguards, and Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department in identifying, developing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, and TAs for the energy sector.
• Oversee/ ensure quality and compliance of lending and non-lending products and operations with respect to energy policy and strategies.
• Identify the priority areas in the energy sector in the region/countries assigned, undertake upstream and analytical work, and propose the modality and nature of the required loans and TA support.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external partners for knowledge and project opportunities. Respond to external inquiries.
• C ontribute to internal and external training and conferences and other relevant activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge sharing.
• Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
• Lead, supervise, and support reporting staff, including their performance and development.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SG-ENE and SG in effective ways.
• Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in staff’s workplan.
  
  

You Will Need

• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, environmental science, geology economics, finance or business administration, or related fields ; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector, preferably with at least 3 years in power utilities, energy consulting companies, research institutions or regulatory bodies, development banks, mining companies, clean energy manufacturing supply chains and OEMs.
• 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.
• Credible expert in the energy sector (for example, expertise in emerging/low carbon technologies, power system planning, energy storage, energy markets, etc) with recognized ability to lead projects and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broad ADB community.
• Significant expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector, or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area.
• Demonstrated team leadership or managerial skills and experience leading professionals, teams, and missions for technical matters and projects processing/implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI2.
  
  

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)
  
  

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

Selected applicants will be subject to a one-year probationary period.

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 lead ing policy dialogue , and project s focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.

This isafixed term appointment withoption torenew , 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.

AboutUs

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquarteredinManila,Philippinesandiscomposedof69members, 50 ofwhicharefromthe Asia and Pacific region. 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 .

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Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Sectors Department 1

Division: Energy Sector Office

Staff Category: Technical International (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Level: TI2

Job Posting: 30-May-2025, 9:50:25 AM

16-Jun-2025, 9:44:00 PM