A. About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with all key stakeholders.
Established in 1986 as a technical capacity building center, ADPC has grown and expanded its role to be for scientific, educational, developmental and humanitarian purposes. ADPC employs a wide range of professional expertise typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) in an effective manner.
ADPC develops and implements cross-sectoral projects/programs on the strategic themes of risk governance, urban resilience, climate resilience, health risk management, preparedness for response and resilient recovery. Our strategic themes are complemented and underpinned by the cross-cutting themes of gender and diversity, regional and transboundary cooperation as well as poverty and livelihoods.
Through its work, ADPC supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the New Urban Agenda, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the agenda defined at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016, and other relevant international frameworks
For details, please refer to ADPC website at http://www.adpc.net/
B. Department Introduction:
The Risk Governance and Financing (RGF) Department of ADPC aims to support countries in the region to strengthen risk governance systems, strategy, policy and planning, and institutional competency on their resilient development pathways. This includes improving disaster risk management systems, mainstreaming disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience (CR) aspects and considerations into development planning processes and implementation, enhancing synergy and coherent actions across multi-layer risk governance and development sectors, and integrating risk in investment decisions and public finance. RGF also provides technical support to national and local governments, communities, and private sector organizations to make strides in establishing innovative, evidence-based, and tested methods, tools, and practices for effective, inclusive, and targeted risk reduction, employing multidisciplinary DRR and CR know-how.
The Department also works to improve regional and cross-boundary cooperation for DRR and CR. Through regional mechanisms and platforms, we support in building and sustaining momentum to achieve coherent policy and strategy, amplifying good practices through south-south knowledge exchange and sharing of lesson learned, as well as leveraging and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration and potential partnership among countries and a wide array of DRR and CR stakeholders and development partners in Asia and the Pacific.
C. Statement of Intent:
The Program Manager, Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Investment, will provide technical inputs to ADPC’s projects in areas related to infrastructure resilience, climate investment, climate finance, disaster risk finance, DRR, and other related fields, and contribute to ADPC’s work on climate resilience in the region.
The Program Manager, Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Investment, will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Note:
It is not the intent of this Terms of Reference to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibilities.
D. Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager, Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Investment, will perform the following:
- Lead infrastructure resilience-related initiatives across various ADPC projects, offering expertise on infrastructure risk and resilience measures topics to staff, national counterparts, and partners.
- Develop and manage programs focusing on climate risk, climate change adaptation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and disaster risk reduction
- Provide technical support in developing climate investment plans, financing strategies, and resilient infrastructure standards.
- Guide the incorporation of climate resilience and quality infrastructure development principles into national and regional infrastructure policies and investments.
- Develop and execute strategies to strengthen institutional capacity in climate-smart infrastructure planning.
- Support governments and partners in accessing and managing climate finance for infrastructure resilience programs.
- Build partnerships with international financial institutions, development partners, and private investors to scale up climate-resilient infrastructure investments.
- Lead research on fiscal risks related to climate-induced disasters and infrastructure resilience.
- Promote knowledge sharing, training programs, and capacity-building workshops for policymakers and infrastructure planners.
- Produce technical reports, policy briefs, and case studies to disseminate best practices in infrastructure resilience.
- Provide policy recommendations to align infrastructure planning with climate adaptation strategies and SDG commitments.
- Facilitate preparation of concept notes, project proposals, and other opportunities for resource mobilization.
- Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Director of Risk Governance and Financing.
Corporate Responsibilities
- Provide technical resource inputs under key specialized areas to all other departments, as required
- Participate in corporate functions and external events, as required
- Foster the one ADPC concept across the organization through
- Program delivery,
- Resource allocation,
- Shared accountability, and
- Inter-departmental collaboration
- 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.
Applicable for program implementation/ Project Manager
- Program and Project Manager 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.
E. Competencies
ADPC Core competencies:
- Integrity:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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.
Risk Governance and Financing Department Functional Competencies:
- 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.
- 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.
- Adaptability –Â Demonstrates flexibility, both intellectually and behaviorally, to adapt to and work effectively in a variety of situations, often under demanding conditions, and to cope with the unforeseen or unexpected. Looks for opportunities presented by change and is not “paralyzed” by new and unusual scenarios. Creates opportunities to improve the way in which they work.
- 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.
F. Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Infrastructure Resilience, Disaster Management, Climate Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in disaster risk management, disaster risk financing and resilient infrastructure development is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience with international organisation is required.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing climate-resilient infrastructure projects, especially in Asia and the Pacific.
- Experience in leading multi-sector projects focused on climate resilience, risk assessment, and disaster preparedness.
- Strong background in collaborating with government agencies, multilateral organizations, and donors on climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience.
- Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis, planning, and financing for climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiar with intergovernmental and multilateral organization work
- Proven ability to work in a team with strong communication skills and capacity to work under pressure and short deadlines
- Cross cultural awareness and ability to work amongst a diverse group of staff, and partners
- Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
- Experience in training and capacity building would be an asset
Excellent English proficiency in oral and written communication, including a demonstrated track record in technical report writing and ability to communicate technical matters effectively to general audience.
G. Reporting and Relationships:
- The Program Manager, Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Investment will report to the Director, Risk Governance and Financing Department.
H. Contract Duration
The contract duration will be for 2 years.
I. Selection Method
The position will be selected in accordance with ADPC’s recruitment process and in compliance with the ADPC Procurement Regulations.
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 3 December 2025.
ADPC is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that upholds gender equality, diversity, and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.