E T Consultant

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC) , a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) , you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC is seeking a dynamic, motivated Environmental and Social (E S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its PPP/Advisory business in the South America Region. This professional will provide Environmental and Social assistance to the South America E S team on E S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities. The position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the South America region.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Extended Term Consultant (ETC) shall be responsible for leading all environmental and social (E S) aspects of the transaction advisory assignment, ensuring that the project is structured and implemented in a manner consistent with IFC’s Sustainability Framework, the IFC Performance Standards, and the applicable World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. 1. Environmental and Social Risk Assessment

• Lead the early identification and assessment of environmental and social risks and impacts associated with the project.
• Determine the applicability of IFC Performance Standards and identify material E S issues requiring further assessment.
• Propose and update the project's E S risk classification throughout the advisory process.
• Identify emerging risks and advise the project team on changes to the project’s E S risk profile.
• Conduct a site visit along with IFC and the E S Consultant Firm.
• Undertake 5-day site visit and meet with IFC project clients and other relevant public or private entities. This task includes design and delivery of workshops and trainings for internal and external clients (as needed) to present/train on Performance Standards requirements and explain measures to align the project with such standards and practice. 2. Strategic E S Advisory
• Provide technical and strategic E S advice to IFC and client throughout the transaction process.
• Identify E S constraints, opportunities, and potential deal breakers that could affect project feasibility, bankability, or implementation.
• Recommend measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse environmental and social impacts.
• Support decision-making on E S matters during project preparation, structuring, procurement, and implementation phases. 3. Preparation and Review of E S Deliverables
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of E S screening reports, E S memos, technical notes, and other advisory documents required by the project.
• Review and provide quality assurance for E S scoping studies, reports, and deliverables prepared by external consultants.
• Ensure that all E S documentation adequately reflects IFC requirements and good international practices. 4. Management of E S Consultants
• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for E S scoping studies and specialist assessments, as required.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of E S consulting firms and specialists.
• Supervise consultant performance and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Review consultant findings and integrate recommendations into project decision-making and transaction documents (ESRAM). 5. Integration of E S Requirements into Transaction Documents
• Advise on the incorporation of E S requirements into bidding documents, concession agreements, PPP or PPA contracts, project agreements, and related transaction instruments.
• Develop and recommend E S contractual provisions, performance obligations, monitoring requirements, and compliance mechanisms.
• Ensure that material E S risks are appropriately allocated, mitigated, and managed through the transaction structure and contractual framework. 6. Stakeholder and Client Engagement
• Engage with government agencies, project sponsors, consultants and other relevant stakeholders on E S matters.
• Present E S findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and IFC project teams (TSR).
• Advise on stakeholder engagement, social risk management, community relations, and consultation processes, as applicable. 7. Monitoring and Risk Management
• Monitor the evolution of E S risks throughout the advisory engagement.
• Provide monthly updates on the E S performance of the assigned projects for the Regional Team Lead, PPP, Advisory and/or Upstream Lead for LAC South, depending on the assigned projects. Recommend corrective actions, additional studies, or enhanced mitigation measures as needed.
• Support periodic project supervision and reporting requirements. 8. Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Ensure consistency of project activities with IFC’s Sustainability Policy, Performance Standards, and Advisory Services procedures.
• Coordinate with subject matter specialists, including biodiversity, labor, community health and safety, land acquisition and resettlement, and Indigenous Peoples experts, as required.
• Contribute E S inputs to internal reviews, project supervision reports, implementation plans, and quality assurance processes. 9. Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to clients, project teams, and other stakeholders regarding E S requirements and good international industry practice.
• Promote the effective integration of E S considerations into project planning, procurement, and implementation processes.
• Contribute to the dissemination of lessons learned and best practices from CTA engagements.