Position title: Senior Natural Resources Management Expert Grade: PL-5 Position N°: 50001114 Reference: ADB 13/100 Publication date: 20/06/2013 Closing date: 10/07/2013 The main objectives of the Natural Resources and Environmental Management work of the Department are to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Nº7, namely to reverse the loss of natural resources and environmental degradation by year 2015.  In so doing, the Department supports the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and health of the populations in Africa, and the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of targeted populations, and promotes, at policy and operational level, the operationalization of sustainable protection and use of natural resources and the implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Under the general supervision of the Director of OSAN Department, and working closely with Division Managers, the incumbent will contribute technical inputs to the Bank Group’s operational activities relating to natural resource management, follow-up and monitor OSAN portfolio of NRM projects and studies, as well as assist in the coordination of the preparation of OSAN’s Work Program.  In particular, he/she will: Contribute technical inputs into natural resources management (NRM) policies and strategies for intervening in the agricultural and rural development sector, in line with country strategy papers for the various Regional Member Countries (RMC) Contribute technical input into the preparation of various Bank strategy papers and portfolio reviews, with particular reference to the sustainable use and protection of earth’s Natural Resources (water, land, and biodiversity); Contribute technical inputs into the preparation of NRM development programmes and projects, and pre-investment studies for the country-lending programmes; Act as a focal point for the multidisciplinary natural resource issues on water and land, agriculture, and forestry in various activities of the Department, including co-ordination with other stakeholders within the Bank along with other donors and development partners; Contribute technical inputs to the Bank’s operational activities towards improved responses to global environmental challenges affecting natural resources and food security, such as climate change and land degradation