Environment & Social Specialist, Financial Intermediary, LAC Region – GF

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’s Central America, Caribbean, Colombia & Mexico Environmental and Social (E&S) Team (CCMES) is seeking to recruit staff with experience in undertaking E&S appraisal and supervision activities of Financial Intermediaries (FI).

Duties and Accountabilities

The work to be undertaken by the E&S Development Specialist will include:
• Appraising new Financial Intermediary (FI) investment proposals and supporting IFC’s Financial Institution team throughout the project preparation on E&S requirements.
• Providing expert advice and communicating IFC requirements to private sector clients and investment staff to achieve positive sustainable development outcomes.
• Supervising environmental and social performance of specific allocated FI projects.
• Assisting in the delivery of annual supervision work plans for projects including coordination with regional departments.
• Maintaining and updating IFC management systems and tools relating to FI investments.
• Designing and delivering learning programs on sustainability and environmental risk management for FIs and IFC staff.
• Working on the development of tools, checklists and guidelines to improve efficiencies of project processing and enable improved client management of environmental and social issues.
• Working with other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to synergize efforts on FI training and capacity building and harmonization of requirements on projects.
• Identify and synthesize lessons learned on trends, case studies and good practices and support other research needs in connection with complaint portfolio and issues arising under IFC’s Sustainability Framework and other E&S policies and procedures, including any updates with respect to such policies and procedures.
• Assistance with review and advice on internal procedures, knowledge products and E&S tools produced for both internal and external consumption, consistent with IFC’s Sustainability Framework and other IFC policies as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Post-graduate in relevant discipline (environmental, social sciences, science, engineering).
• Minimum of ten years of practical experience in environmental and/or social management and assessment including experience in the financial sector.
• Good understanding of IFC/World Bank E&S Standards in particular IFC Performance Standards.
• Good understanding of operations, procedures, and culture will be advantageous.
• Must have a deep understanding of management systems in general, and environmental management systems in particular.
• Experience/familiarity with indicators capturing effectiveness of environmental and social management in the context of FIs.
• Experience with international banks and/or bilateral/multilateral development institutions.
• Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to develop analyze and articulate project issues.
• Ability to diagnose problems and propose reliable solutions both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of private sector environment in different countries in particular, banking.
• Familiarity with financial sector products and how they operate.
• Ability to carry out work with due care, preparing accurate documents and reports, ensuring that pertinent facts are fairly presented. Interpret information in an objective manner.
• Experience working in developing countries, preferably in CCM.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in spoken and written English and Spanish essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills including the ability to relate well with a wide range of internal & external parties and seek solutions in potentially tense or conflictual situations.
• Ability to operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

IFC values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of IFC member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

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.

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