Senior Gender Officer (Gender Based Violence

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Development Bank
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 22/04/2025
  • Location: Philippines
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Your Role
As a Senior Gender Officer (Gender Based Violence) you will provide technical support for advancing all aspects of ADB’s approach to prevention, mitigation, and response to SEAH in ADB-financed projects, as well as contribute to wider ADB approaches to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) across operations and knowledge. This will include supporting the development of necessary institutional procedures, protocols and/or guidance materials; providing direct operational support to sovereign and nonsovereign project teams; supporting design and delivery of capacity development programs for ADB staff, government partners and private sector clients; supporting the engagement in dialogue with government officials and private sector clients; and supporting collaboration with development partners; and other duties as required. You will collaborate closely with OSFG and other internal stakeholders for the above.

You will:

  • Contribute to development of key procedures and guidance documents related to prevention, mitigation, and response to SEAH in ADB operations at policy, strategic, business process, and individual case handling level.
  • Support sector and project teams on the application of internal processes, guidance and tools to address GBV/SEAH risks and respond to incidents in ADB projects across all operations.
  • Contribute to awareness raising and engagement with developing member country (DMC) partners and private sector clients on SEAH and broader GBV issues.
  • Support processing and management of Technical Assistance (TA) projects on addressing SEAH in ADB-financed projects and contribute to other GBV/SEAH-related TA projects as appropriate.
  • Contribute to knowledge work on GBV/SEAH, including GBV research, country profiles, and service provider mapping.
  • Support preparation of technical inputs and provide support and coordination, as necessary, to projects and programs with co-financing agreements.
  • Collaborate closely with OSFG on GBV/SEAH related aspects of safeguards policy implementation and practice.
  • Contribute to preparation and delivery of management briefing on GBV/SEAH as required.
  • Perform any other tasks as part of the wider CCGE work program, as assigned by the Director, CCGE or designated CCGE international staff supervisor.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in gender equality, social sciences, development studies, law, economics, or related fields, preferably with Master’s degree or equivalent
  • At least 8 years of work experience preferably from a similar development organization; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience
  • Understanding and knowledge of safeguarding against GBV/SEAH risks in development operations and related procedures.
  • Experience or familiarity with MDB policies and procedures for GBV/SEAH and/or social safeguards would be an asset.
  • Proficiency in IT systems and platforms, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, databases and online budget and travel systems. Familiarity with ADB IT systems is an advantage.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Written and verbal proficiency in English
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a multicultural environment.
  • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff level 6.

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