Environmental and Social Development Specialist

MIGA Sustainability units are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual with expertise in environmental and/or social assessment and risk management. The Environmental and Social Development Specialist will be based at the MIGA office in Washington DC and will report to the MIGS1 Sector Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess the potential environmental and social (E&S) risks and/or impacts of assigned projects against the requirements of MIGA Performance Standards (PSs) on Environmental and Social Sustainability.Prepare a written summary of the project and potential E&S risks and impacts for public disclosure on MIGA’s website.
• Define steps required to ensure compliance with the PSs and the WBG Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines.
• Work with MIGA clients to ensure plans are developed to bring projects into compliance with MIGA’s Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability.Articulate (verbally and in writing) key environmental and social risks and impacts to project teams and Management.
• For assigned existing projects being supported by MIGA guarantees, monitor compliance with MIGA’s PSs, the WBG EHS guidelines, sector specific guidelines, other relevant policies, and contract specific conditions. Provide training on E&S issues to MIGA clients, internal staff and other Specialists, when needed.
• Contribute to corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned and best practice from specific MIGA projects.Work together with the rest of MIGA’s Sustainability unit and coordinate closely with MIGA’s Departments on assigned projects and corporate tasks.As assigned, represent MIGA at technical meetings, industry events and environmental and / or social fora.
• Collaborate with World Bank and IFC colleagues on joint projects as well as other colleagues from multilateral development institutions when supporting the same projects.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of proven experience in environment and/or social management and assessment.
• A track record in working with private sector firms across industry sectors to identify environmental and/or social risks and issues and develop mitigation measures.Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse environmentally-related data and information.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.International experience required and ability to travel to developing countries.Sound knowledge of IFC/MIGA Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability or similar standards would be an advantage.
• Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project-affected peoples, government officials, NGO’s / civil society, as well as project investors and their staff. Excellent verbal and written English language skills are essential; French or Spanish are highly desirable.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=28127&site=1