ET Consultant - Environment and Social Development, Infrastructure - South America Region

ET Consultant - Environment and Social Development, Infrastructure - South America Region

Job #: req31114

Organization: IFC

Sector: Environment

Grade: EC2

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location:

• Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Buenos Aires, Argentina

Required Language(s): English, Spanish and/or Portuguese

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 1/23/2025 (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 looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented ET Consultant to provide support to infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness-related transactions in the South America region. This professional will be a senior member of the regional team providing guidance to clients and IFC’s investment and advisory teams on E&S risk management in the sectors listed, in alignment with IFC Performance Standards and Sustainability Policy with the aim of enhancing E&S outcomes of IFC-supported investments and advisory mandates.

This position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the South America region.

Duties and Accountabilities:

1. Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision
   • Lead or contribute to the review of E&S issues/risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in multiple sectors (including infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness), focusing on Infrastructure and identifying and developing risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions.
   • Provide clear and proactive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle.
   • Ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources when leading E&S assessments, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
   • Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance with contractual E&S requirements.
   • Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests.
   • Build capacity with clients on E&S risk management, including monitoring and evaluation of E&S activities and outcomes.
   • Contribute to portfolio analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends.
   • Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports.
2. Upstream and Advisory Services
   • Help identify systemic bottlenecks in the market that prevent adequate E&S risk management in key markets.
   • Work proactively to identify opportunities for advisory engagements that result in greater development impact.
   • Participate in strategic decision-making regarding IFC's role in advisory support to enhance E&S risk management.
3. Knowledge Management
   • Participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics.
   • Participate in forums or conferences to showcase IFC experience.
   • Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.
   • Provide guidance/mentor more junior staff and Short-Term Consultants (STCs) working on E&S risk management.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology/social sciences, environmental management/engineering, economics, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working on E&S risk management in the international context.
• Experience working on E&S Policies and Standards, including those of World Bank Group and other international financial institutions (IFI).
• Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly in emerging market countries.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish/Portuguese is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
• Exemplary project management skills.
• High personal integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Diplomatic approach and 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.

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