Senior Environmental and Social Development Specialist, Agribusiness & other sectors

Senior Environmental and Social Development Specialist, Agribusiness & other sectors

Job #: req32124

Organization: IFC

Sector: Environment

Grade: GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Spanish or Portuguese

Closing Date: 3/18/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The International Finance Corporation (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 Senior Environmental & Social Specialist to provide support to 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 agribusiness, in alignment with IFC Performance Standards and Sustainability Policy with the aim 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. Lead or contribute to review of E&S issues/risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in agribusiness and identification and development of risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions.
2. Provide clear and proactive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle.
3. Ensure effective use of staff, consultants, and resources, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.
4. Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance with contractual E&S requirements.
5. Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests.
6. Build capacity with clients on E&S risk management, including monitoring and evaluation of E&S activities and outcomes.
7. Contribute to portfolio analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends.
8. Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports.

Upstream and Advisory Services

1. Help identify systemic bottlenecks existing in the market that prevent adequate E&S risk management.
2. Identify opportunities for advisory engagements that result in greater development impact.
3. Participate in strategic decision making regarding IFC role in advisory support to enhance E&S risk management.

Knowledge Management

1. Participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics.
2. Participate in forums or conferences to showcase IFC experience.
3. Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.
4. Provide guidance/mentor more junior staff and Short-Term Consultants (STCs) on E&S risk management.

Selection Criteria

1. Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
2. Minimum of 12 years of professional experience working on E&S risk management.
3. Experience working on E&S Policies and Standards.
4. Demonstrable familiarity with IFC Performance Standards.
5. Working experience in emerging markets.
6. Willingness to travel regularly in LAC.
7. Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
8. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
9. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
10. Exemplary project management skills.
11. High personal integrity and emotional intelligence.
12. 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.

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