Social Development Specialist

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Description

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• Undertake/lead Social due diligence of IFC’s proposed direct investments and CTA projects in real sector projects (e.g., in the mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, agribusiness, health, education and tourism, retail and property sectors), and/or investments through financial intermediaries.
• Gather and analyze available information to identify gaps against specific Performance Standards for assigned projects.
• Identify and propose of appropriate mitigation measures to address risks and adverse impacts.
• Produce of high-quality work products that clearly and logically frame risk mitigation, particularly relating to involuntary resettlement and livelihoods, labor issues (forced labor and child labor), stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms. 
• Coordinate thematic specialists/consultants to support the social due-diligence process, including development of ToRs, review of work outputs and project management.
• Coordinate with other lenders’ E&S teams and external stakeholders as needed.
• Articulate social risks/red flags as well as mitigation measures needed to investment staff, IFC management and to IFC’s Board.
• Monitor oversight of the social performance of assigned portfolio of client companies.
• Provide guidance to E&S team members, investment team and clients on social risk management in line with IFC’s social performance standards. 
• Assist/guide in handling project related complaints from stakeholders and addressing complex technical, institutional or implementation issues related to social development.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of learning programs on sustainability and environmental risk management for IFC clients and investment staff – as needed.
• Lead or contribute to design and delivery of social advice to support individual clients or wider market adoption of good social standards and practices.
• Help mentor and guide project E&S teams, consultants and junior staff and provide quality enhancement support.
• Travel to project countries and sites.

• Graduate/Advanced degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science or other related social sciences and disciplines).
• Minimum of five years private sector related work experience, preferably in the assessment and management of environmental and/or social impacts. 
• Knowledge of IFC Sustainability Framework and supporting documents such as Guidance Notes, EHS Guidelines 
• Experience in areas of gender-based violence (GBV) and social inclusion is desirable.
• Driven self-starter with a high degree of responsiveness and proactivity.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent unexpected changes, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Attention to detail a must.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze diverse social related data and information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in spoken and written English, Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills is essential.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, work effectively in and influence a team, and network effectively across boundaries.
• Ability to travel regularly to and work effectively in IFC client countries is essential.
• Familiarity with IFC/World Bank operations, procedures, and culture will be advantageous.

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