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About this position

We are looking for a  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. The role involves aligning projects with IDB Invest’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy (ESSP), and requires experience on social issues such as resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, contextual risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, labor and working conditions. Experience with extractive sector 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, execution, and monitoring of investment projects, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence and risk assessments for investment operations.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of mitigation measures and action plans.
• Support clients in meeting environmental and social requirements and strengthening ESG capacity.
• Provide technical input on ESG matters throughout the project cycle.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards and commitments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance sustainable development objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree in engineering, environmental management, law, environmental sciences, anthropology or relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) 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. Additional    knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.   

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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 consultant: National consultant Full-Time, 36 months (up to 48 months, if applicable).

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.
• Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. 
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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