Post : Senior Adaptation Solutions Officer

Reference No. : 250855

Department : Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Division : Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Location : Nepal Resident Mission

Vacancy Reference Number : 250855

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Adaptation Solutions Officer is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be strategically assigned to the Nepal Resident Mission in Kathmandu. CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships.

You will report to the CCRE Regional Climate Change Focal for South Asia with matrix reporting to the Country Director, Nepal Resident Mission.

Your position title upon appointment is "Senior Climate Change"

Selection Criteria

Specific criteria include:

• Bachelor's degree in climate or environmental sciences, engineering, economics, water or natural resources management, or a related field preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of work experience on climate change policy, climate finance, climate technology or climate resilient and low carbon project development and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on climate change and disaster risk management with government agencies and multiple stakeholders; experience with mandates, operations, and policies of multilateral financial institutions is an advantage.
• Strong aptitude for conceptual and analytical thinking to support strategy, project, and policy work and skills in standard computer applications and tools for risk and vulnerability analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and
• clients, handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines, as well as the willingness to learn, are essential.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the 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.

This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents of Nepal. The position is a 3-year fixed term appointment with option to renew. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the Resident Mission, ADB staff may be required to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

To apply, visit : https://www.adb.org/careers/250855

Deadline for applications is on 17 November 2025

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Source: Kantipur