Program Manager, Climate Mitigation At Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

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A. About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous international organization established for scientific, educational, developmental, and humanitarian purposes with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

Established in 1986 as a technical capacity-building center, ADPC has grown and diversified its expertise across social and physical sciences envisioning safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction. Being an autonomous international organization governed by Board of Trustees. It supports sustainable solutions for disaster risk reduction across a broad range of specialist areas, with a wide range of professional expertise from atmospheric scientists to social scientists with experiences from all levels of engagement typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) effectively. ADPC’s Strategy 2030 guides the organization in providing comprehensive risk reduction support to countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific with various programs being implemented under 15 strategic themes by three departments, namely the Preparedness and Climate Actions, Risk Analytics and Climate Services, and Risk Governance and Financing. In addition to these, ADPC also works on three cross-cutting themes: Gender and Diversity, Innovation, and Regional and Transboundary Cooperation through permanent working committees. These activities are supported by proactive individual departments of Finance, Human Resources and Administration. ADPC recognizes the importance of examining the linkages between disaster risk management, poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainability, rights-based approaches, climate change, and regional cooperation. For details, please refer to the ADPC website at http://www.adpc.net/

B. Department Introduction:

The Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters. The innovations include uses of geospatial technology, satellite data, numerical models, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence for assessing vulnerability and risk, generating climate data, developing early warning systems, forecasting possible climate impact, and informing anticipatory actions. These lead to risk-informed developments in the sectors such as agriculture, transportation, water resources, and health.

The department also applies advanced geoinformatics and climate analytics to address water and food security by assessing water availability and water use efficiency, monitoring groundwater, assessing drought risks, and optimizing agricultural productivity, hence ensuring sustainable water and food systems in vulnerable regions. The department promotes Nature-Based Solutions by leveraging ecosystem services such as wetland restoration, agroforestry, and green-gray infrastructure to reduce disaster risks and build climate resilience. Lastly, the department produces risk analytics and integrates them into urban plans and engineering designs of critical infrastructures, hence improving their resilience to disasters and climate change.

With a commitment to science-based approach, the department envisions empowering stakeholders to reduce risks, adapt to climate change, and build more resilient communities and ecosystems.

C. Statement of Intent:

The Program Manager’s main responsibility is to act as a lead person on the projects and programs assigned to them. The management responsibility involves both the external and internal functions. Externally, the Program Manager serves as ADPC’s representative for the projects/programs, having constant conversations with clients, partners, stakeholders, and consultants. Internally, the Program Manager manages the staff working on the projects/programs while ensuring that the outputs and outcomes contribute to ADPC’s overall work plan, M&E framework, and strategy. The Program Manager reports to the Director responsible for the ACS department.

Note:

It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibilities.

D. Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications and Specifications

  • Education: Master’s degree in climate science, environmental science or management, remote sensing, natural resource management, or other field related to this position.
  • Experience: At least 8 years of professional experience focusing on project design/implementation/management and development/implementation of geospatial, satellite remote sensing or other science-based tools; Minimum 3 years of this experience with international organizations.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Geospatial applications for the monitoring of greenhouse gas emission or reduction, Measurable, Reportable, and Verifiable (MRV), and land cover/forest monitoring and carbon management. Knowledge of / or experience with GIS or remote sensing topics considered favorably.
  • Stakeholder Knowledge: Proven record of productive engagement with government institutions, NGOs, and scientists; Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the Asian region will be an added value.
  • Communications: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and takes initiative.
  • Self-directed, dynamic, pays attention to details, independent with excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time independently.
  • Management experience in a communications or knowledge management role
  • Ability to coordinate, motivate, and lead diverse teams to accomplish complex goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multi- cultural environment.
  • Strong desire to learn, undertake new challenges, must be a creative problem-solver, must have self- confidence, willingness to work hard.
  • Ability to provide training for staff, course participants and consultants.
  • Willingness and availability to travel periodically.

E. Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical and Program Management

  • Advance ADPC into the area of climate change mitigation, especially in the area of applying geospatial analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for quantifying Carbon footprints and sequestration as well as other Greenhouse Gas emission and for supporting Measurable, Reportable, and Verifiable (MRV) related activities.
  • Lead the development and implementation of projects and programs related to climate mitigation.
  • Support ADPC communication efforts, especially in capturing success and impacts. Guide the design and dissemination of knowledge and communications products.
  • Provide inputs into other strategic and planning processes of the department and its projects as requested.
  • Travel as needed to countries where the Department implements projects to conduct related activities.
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge sharing events, and ensure appropriate tailoring of communications and knowledge management products. Provide technical resource inputs to other departments as requested.
  • Support the Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department in project development and in increasing and improving uses of geospatial science and AI in ADPC.

Partnership Management

  • Establish and maintain relationship with partners and clients, including representatives of government agencies, academic and research institutions, multi- and bi-lateral development partners, non-governmental organizations and other civil society groups, and private sector entities at national and regional levels.
  • Represent the ADPC in external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events as requested.

Finance, Administration, and Procurement Management

  • Work closely with the Finance and HR & Administration units according to ADPC policies for regional activities.
  • Develop and monitor programs’ work plans and budgets.
  • Oversee project finances, ensuring effective budget utilization, variance analysis, and resolution of outstanding financial items.
  • Ensure timely submission of liquidation reports by project staff and consultants.
  • Initiate various documents to support the implementation of activities of the department such as contract agreements, statement of work for consultants, MOU, and agreements, in accordance with the approved procedures and policies of ADPC.
  • Facilitate payment arrangements and follow-up, including verification of deliverables, coordination with Finance, and ensuring that payment requests are supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Develop a procurement plan for each program, in consultation with the supervisor and the Procurement Unit Manager.
  • Review and approve the procurements of services and goods for the programs.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Design, manage, implement, and evaluate projects and initiatives of ADPC as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Collaborate with the M&E Specialist of ADPC or program(s) to ensure data collection and program performance monitoring and evaluation.
  • Take responsibility in the drafting and editing of the programs’ reports and other documents.
  • Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to project teams.

Staff Management and Supervision

  • Manage and supervise program staff for smooth implementation in line with the ADPC Strategy and the Strategic Plan.
  • Provide guidance and set a clear direction for the program teams according to established program strategies, goals, objectives, and work plans.
  • Provide regular constructive feedback to inspire, motivate, and guide program teams through individual dialogues, team meetings, and established organizational performance assessment mechanisms to improve individual professional performance and enhance team collaboration in achieving a common goal and objectives.
  • Proactively seek to identify and take advantage of opportunities for professional development of self and staff, especially those related to the development and refinement of geospatial analysis and geospatial information technology skills and experiences.

Corporate Responsibilities

  • Participate in corporate functions and external events, as required.
  • Provide inputs to programmatic and institutional reporting such as the Annual Work Plans, Annual Reports, Strategic Action Plans, M&E Plan, etc.
  • Provide inputs in program and project development for ADPC other departments
  • Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are carried out with a commitment to gender equality, diversity, social inclusion.
  • Create a working environment at ADPC and ensure the protection and safety of all beneficiaries in accordance with ADPC’s PSEA and child protection policies
  • Contribute to environmentally sustainable practices, minimize waste, and ensure do no harm to people or the environment is observed.
  • Ensure fraud is prevented, detected and dealt with promptly in their area of work. Be responsible for safeguarding resources entrusted to ADPC and for upholding and protecting its reputation.
  • Program and Project Managers are responsible for ensuring that the risk of fraud and corruption is identified during the program/project design phase.
  • Integrate gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches in program design, implementation, and monitoring.

This job description covers the general responsibilities and representative tasks of this position. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to program priorities and needs.

F. Performance Competency

ADPC Core competencies:

  • Integrity: Demonstrates the highest level of commitment and demonstrates respect for persons of concern to ADPC, partners and colleagues in all aspects of work. Ensures that personal and professional behavior is of the highest standard.
  • Diversity Awareness: Able to embrace the uniqueness of all individuals along several dimensions such as race, religious beliefs, ethnicity, age, gender, physical abilities, political beliefs, socio-economic status, disability, political conviction, or any other distinguishing features.
  • Equality Awareness: Understands that each individual has an equal opportunity to make decisions, participate in social activities, perform any work at the organization and to make the most of her/ his life and talents.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Works constructively within a team and across teams in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives. Works effectively with colleagues and partners. Fosters a positive and collaborative environment.

Geospatial Information Department Functional Competencies:

  • Results Orientation: Focuses on the delivery of agreed results through the effective management of internal and external resources to achieve results. Demonstrates a commitment to both personal and organizational excellence, with an emphasis on results.
  • Proactivity/Self-motivation: Keeps abreast of new developments actively seeking to develop oneself professionally and personally. Recognizes the importance of continuous improvement for more effective and efficient working environment. Creates a learning culture.
  • Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrates and encourages the development of new ideas/ approaches in own work area. Proposes changes that will improve organizational and staff performance to a common goal.
  • Stakeholder Orientation: Able to see the fulfillment of ADPC’s mission by building networks of mutual trust with stakeholders in order to maximize results for people and key stakeholders.

G. Reporting Relationships:

Report to the Director responsible for the ACS Department.

H. Contractual status

ADPC operates in a project-based environment where funding, program priorities, organizational structure, and operational requirements may evolve over time. Accordingly, duties, reporting relationships, work assignments, and organizational arrangements may be modified as necessary to support the effective delivery of ADPC’s mandate.The Organization reserves the right to abolish positions, reorganize functions, or terminate appointments in accordance with the ADPC policy.

The employment is for a fixed term contract and does not create any expectation or entitlement to renewal, extension, or conversion to an indefinite appointment. Upon availability of the funding and the requirement of the position the duration of the contract may be extended. The Organization may abolish the position at any time, by providing written notice as per the ADPC policy.

How to apply

Interested Candidates can submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, copy of degrees/certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to: adpcjobs@adpc.net by midnight Bangkok time on 8 July 2026.

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

ADPC encourage diversity in its workplace and support an inclusive work environment.