Bhutan Asian Development Bank Vacancy and Career opportunities 2026 (www.adb.org Vacancy 2026). Recently the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has published vacancy announcement of the immediate requirement for the Sustainable Solutions Officer position.
www.adb.org Vacancy 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) envisions a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in the region. Despite the region’s many successes, it remains home to a large share of the world’s poor: 263 million living on less than $1.90 a day and 1.1 billion on less than $3.20 a day.
Vacancy and Career opportunities in September 2026
The Asian Development Bank is pleased to announce the following vacancies in
- Organization: ADB
- Position Title: Sustainable Solutions Officer
- Vacancy Publish date: September 15, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 25, 2026
- Total Number of vacant post: 1
- Place of Posting: Bhutan
- Department: South Asia Department
- Division: Bhutan Resident Mission
- Employment Type: Contract
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Qualification Details
- Bachelor’s degree in climate, environmental sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields, preferably with advanced training
- At least 8 years work experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate change policy, climate finance and project development and implementation.
- Understanding of the climate change agenda, particularly in climate change policy and strategy. Preferably an expert in at least one sector, including implementation experience.
- Experience working in climate change and disaster risk management with government agencies and multiple partners; conducting research and producing analytical and technical reports for diverse audience; experience with multilateral financial institutions is preferred.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal proficiency in English.
- 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.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for technical local staff grade TL5.
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
- Retirement plan (if applicable)
- Medical and health benefits
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Bhutan.
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 leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, 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.