Overview
The Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist will lead, formulate, and articulate policy and strategies on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development, and engage developing member country governments in policy dialogue.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead / support the development of strategies for agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development in DMCs.
- Lead / support the development, processing and administration of loan, grant and TA projects in the agriculture, food, nature, and rural development sector.
- Contribute to ADB efforts to promote nature-positive investments and enhance food security.
- Contribute to Country Partnership Strategy and country operation missions.
- Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on policies, sector strategies, investments, TAs, and co-financing.
- Keep abreast of the latest development in international, subregional, and national best practices for sustainable agriculture, natural resources, and rural development.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Required Experience
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in natural resources, agriculture, and rural development projects.
- 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.
- International experience working in development, with substantial experience in the agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sectors in several Asian countries; preferably in multiple Central and West Asian DMCs.
Qualifications
A University degree in economics or engineering specializing in natural resources, agriculture and rural development or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
