Location

The position can be based in any of the following Countries (City): Colombia (Bogota), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Peru (Lima), Nicaragua (Managua), Mexico (Mexico City), Panama (Panama City), Ecuador (Quito), Costa Rica (San Jose), El Salvador (San Salvador), Republica Dominican (Santo Domingo), Honduras (Tegucigalpa), Uruguay (Montevideo), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Paraguay (Asuncion).

We improve lives

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.

IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.

In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

About this position

We are seeking 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. 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 project origination, execution, and monitoring.
• Conduct environmental and social risk assessments and due diligence for investment proposals.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies for adverse environmental and social impacts.
• Ensure client understanding and capacity to meet environmental and social requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to mobilize technical and financial resources for sustainability.
• Provide ESG-related capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Offer technical expertise throughout project design and implementation.
• Oversee project compliance with environmental and social standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in engineering, environmental management, law, environmental sciences, anthropology or relevant field.  

Experience: Minimum of four/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 is a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile or legal permit to work in the respective country in which you are to be assigned.
• 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

•    Staff: 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 off + 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 support employees in planning for their future.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• 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 Group, 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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