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Environmental and Social Development Specialist
IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) IFC Sector: Environment Grade: GF Term Duration:  3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Mumbai,India Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Hindi Closing Date: 8/19/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description IFC—a member of the World Bank Group (WBG)—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and developing countries. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and knowledge to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its Financial Intermediary (FI)-related business in the South-Asia region. This professional will provide E&S guidance to clients and investment and advisory teams on E&S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities. The position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the South-Asia region. Roles and Responsibilities •  Lead or contribute to the review of E&S issues and risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the Financial Intermediary sector (including Banks, Funds, NBFIs, and Micro Finance Institutions) •  In Financial Intermediaries work on IFC investments throughout the project cycle covering early review, appraisal, public disclosure, board review & approval, commitment & disbursement, and project supervision and delivering fully drafted project-related internal and external reports •  Lead or contribute to the identification and development of E&S risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in addressing identified issues •  Perform analyses on the development and implementation of clients’ Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) •  Support formulation of E&S legal conditions for IFC projects •  Monitor portfolio clients and engage with these clients and investment departments to achieve E&S compliance, documenting and communicating any gaps in client performance vs IFC requirements, and related risks and opportunities •  Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests where needed •  Support analyzing and reporting internally portfolio data, and missing information and support follow-up on pending issues •  Support client E&S capacity-building Selection Criteria •  Advanced degree (Masters) in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines •  Minimum of 4-8 years of professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring and/or due diligence, with a preference for financial sector experience in the South-Asia region •  Experience working with IFC/World Bank/E&S Policies and Standards specifically IFC Performance Standards  •  Willingness to travel regularly •  Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources, and draw conclusions from limited data •  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines •  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail •  Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex E&S issues in spoken and written form •  Proficiency in English is essential, with Hindi as an advantage  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate point of view within teams •  High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner, respond diplomatically, and remain calm under pressure  World Bank Group Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. 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Environmental and Social Development Specialist
IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) IFC Sector: Environment Grade: GG Term Duration:  3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Mumbai,India Delhi, India Dhaka, Bangladesh Kathmandu, Nepal Colombo, Sri Lanka Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/19/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its Financial Intermediary (FI) business in South-Asia region. This professional will provide E&S guidance to [FI] clients and IFC's investment and advisory teams on E&S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities.The position will report to the Regional ESG Manager for the South-Asia region.Duties and Accountabilities:•  Lead or contribute to the review of E&S issues and risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the Financial Intermediary sector (including Banks, Funds, NBFIs and Micro Finance Institutions).•  In Financial Intermediaries, work on IFC investments throughout the project cycle covering early review, appraisal, public disclosure, board review & approval, commitment & disbursement and project supervision and delivering fully drafted project related internal and external reports.•  Lead or contribute to identification and development of E&S risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in addressing identified issues.•  Provide clear and responsive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing in light of E&S risk issues, including clear communication to teams and management throughout the investment cycle.•  Support FI clients in the development and implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) of financial institutions. •  When leading E&S assessments, ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables. Provide guidance and support to team members.•  Discuss and support formulation of E&S legal conditions for projects legal agreements. •  Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance. Clearly document and communicate any outstanding or emerging gaps between client performance and IFC requirements, and related risks to IFC.•  Oversee proactive portfolio monitoring of high-risk projects requiring significant support, opine on XPSRs across FI portfolio.•  Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests, leading discussion with CAO and IEG officers.•  Support clients’ E&S capacity building. •  As needed, participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics and contribute to the corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned from project work.•  Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.•  Provide guidance to Short-Term Consultants (STCs) working on E&S risk management and supervise the timeliness and quality of their work, in coordination with the Regional Manager.•  Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports. Selection Criteria •  Advanced degree (Masters) in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines.•  Minimum of 8-12 years professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring and/or due diligence, with a preference for financial sector experience in South-Asia region. •  Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict environments.•  Experience working with IFC/World Bank/E&S Policies and Standards specifically IFC Performance Standards. •  Willingness to travel regularly. •  Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.•  Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources, draw conclusions from limited data and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting circumstances.•  High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner, respond diplomatically and remain calm under pressure.•  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.•  Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex environmental and social issues in spoken and written form, in a manner that can be understood by non-experts. •  Proficiency in English essential. •  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate persuasively with a wide range of internal and external parties (including senior staff, management, IFC’s accountability mechanism and clients) and present E&S risks and management solutions in a manner than non-experts can understand.  •  Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate point of view within teams. World Bank Group Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Apply SAVE JOB Show IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization Connect your profile with IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) Once connected, recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Sign in to Impactpool to connect New to Impactpool? Sign up now! Email Password Forgot your password? in | Sign in with LinkedIn Relevant Articles Are you a HR Director or HR professional looking for new challenges?Colombo, Delhi, Mumbai, Dhaka, Kathmandu -
Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist
IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) IFC Sector: Environment Grade: GG Term Duration:  3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Bogota,Colombia Required Language(s): English, Spanish Preferred Language(s): Portuguese Closing Date: 8/27/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to provide support on social aspects of the infrastructure and Public Private Partnership (PPP) transactions in the Central America and Caribbean, Colombia and Mexico (CCM) region. This professional will provide E&S guidance to clients and investment and advisory teams on E&S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities. The position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the CCM region. Duties and Accountabilities: •  Lead or contribute to reviewing E&S issues and risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the infrastructure and PPP sectors, with a focus on social issues. •  For Direct Investments (Infrastructure):  o  Lead or contribute to identifying and developing E&S risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in addressing identified issues. o  Provide clear and responsive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle  o  Prepare concise public disclosure documents for new investment and support formulation of E&S legal conditions for IFC projects.  •  For PPP Transaction Support: o  Define tailored measures to manage identified E&S issues and risks and value-add solutions and formulate E&S input to PPP transaction process and tender documentation o  Coordinate E&S consultants and subject-matter experts to provide integrated and coherent E&S advice and explain such advice to internal and external stakeholders. o  Define the scope of work for E&S Studies, support the selection of consultants for the development of such studies, and review interim and final deliverables for alignment with IFC Performance Standards, accurateness, and completeness o  Provide clear and responsive guidance to IFC transaction teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the advisory cycle. •  When leading the E&S assessments, ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables provide guidance and support to team members. •  Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with them and their investment departments to achieve compliance with contractual E&S requirements. Clearly document and communicate any outstanding or emerging gaps between client performance and IFC requirements and related risks and opportunities. •  Contribute to portfolio analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends of a policy nature, and propose policy adjustments as needed. •  Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports. •  Support industry teams and clients in responding to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests where needed, including discussing them with CAO and IEG officers as needed. •  Provide capacity building to clients and their consultants on conducting E&S Impact Assessment studies, developing Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Resettlement Action Plans, and other E&S studies, as the case may be.  •  As needed, participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics and contribute to the corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned from project work. •  Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters. •  In coordination with the regional manager, provide guidance to Short-Term Consultants (STCs) working on E&S risk management and supervise the timeliness and quality of their work. Selection Criteria •  Master's degree in sociology or other relevant disciplines. •  Minimum of ten years of professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring, and/or due diligence, with a preference for private sector experience in LAC in the infrastructure and PPP sectors, with a focus on social issues such as grievance management, community/stakeholder engagement, resettlement and livelihood restoration, labor standards and conditions and engagement with Indigenous Peoples.  •  Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict environments. •  Experience working with IFC/World Bank E&S Policies and Standards.  •  Willingness to travel regularly.  •  Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. •  Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources, draw conclusions from limited data, and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting situations. •  High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner, respond diplomatically, and remain calm under pressure. •  Experience in engaging directly with community members, CSOs, and NGOs. •  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail. •  Proficiency in English and Spanish is essential, with Portuguese skills an advantage.  •  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate persuasively with a wide range of internal and external parties (including senior staff, management, IFC’s accountability mechanism, and clients) and present E&S risks and management solutions in a manner that non-experts can understand. •  Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate points of view within teams. World Bank Group Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Apply SAVE JOB Show IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization Connect your profile with IFC - International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) Once connected, recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Sign in to Impactpool to connect New to Impactpool? Sign up now! Email Password Forgot your password? in | Sign in with LinkedIn Relevant Articles Are you a HR Director or HR professional looking for new challenges?Bogotá -
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