IDB Invest - Environmental & Social Senior Officer

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About this position

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated expertise in environmental and social risk assessment and management to join a team that provides technical support to ensure IDB Invest-financed operations are environmentally and socially sustainable. As an Environmental & Social senior Officer, you will be involve in aligning projects with IDB Invest’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy (ESSP), experience with environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainable supply chains, and on social issues such as resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, contextual risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, labor and working conditions are required. Experience with agribusiness, forestry and/or extractive sectors and critical minerals would be a plus.

You will work in the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Division (SEG), which is responsible for ensuring that IDB Invest financed projects and other activities are environmentally and socially sustainable. SEG specialists provide IDB Invest and its clients with guidance on environmental and social issues and participate in project teams and deliver technical input on social and environmental aspects during project due diligence and supervision.

What you’ll do

• Support the origination, appraisal, execution, and monitoring of investment operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead environmental and social (E&S) due diligence processes for investment proposals, assessing potential impacts and risks, and evaluating their significance, magnitude, and manageability.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters throughout project design, structuring, and implementation.
• Strengthen clients’ understanding, commitment, and capacity to effectively manage environmental and social risks and comply with applicable requirements, supporting the development and implementation of robust management systems and action plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders to identify and mobilize technical and financial resources that enhance the environmental, social, and sustainability performance of operations.
• Design and deliver ESG-related capacity-building initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and advisory support for internal and external clients, promoting the adoption of leading industry practices and standards.

What you'll need

• Education: Master degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in engineering, environmental management, law, environmental sciences, anthropology or relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of (5) five years of relevant professional experience in Latin America and the Caribbean, focused on environmental and social impact assessments, implementation of management plans, cumulative impact analysis, and environmental monitoring of development projects. Proven track record in conducting due diligence, negotiation, and supervision of environmental and social aspects. Experience applying the IFC Performance Standards is highly desirable, along with expertise in resettlement processes, Indigenous Peoples, contextual risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, labor and working conditions.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required for the position. Knowledge of Portuguese or French is a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, Bolivia or the Dominican Republic without the need for sponsorship.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

National: National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training, and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

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