(Senior) Environmental and Social Development - East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region

Manila

  • Organization: World Bank Group
  • Location: Manila
  • Grade:
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Environment
    • Outer space and satellite technology
    • Climate Change
  • Closing Date:

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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented (Senior) Environmental & Social Specialist to provide support to infrastructure and energy transactions in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region. This professional will be a member of the regional team providing guidance to clients and IFC’s investment and advisory teams on E&S risk assessment and management, 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 EAP region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

i) Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision
•  Lead E&S due diligence (appraisals) of new investments in infrastructure, energy, oil and gas sectors. E&S due diligence includes identification of risks; development of risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions.
•  Provide guidance/input to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle.
•  Ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources, and timely completion of deliverables when leading E&S appraisals/due diligence and supervision.
•  Provide guidance and mentor more junior staff and Short-Term Consultants (STCs) working on E&S risk management.
•  Monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance with contractual E&S requirements. Document and communicate any outstanding or emerging gaps between client performance and IFC requirements, and related risks to IFC.
•  Contribute to portfolio analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends, including any issues of policy nature and propose policy adjustments as needed.
•  Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports.
•  Respond to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests; and lead discussions with CAO and IEG officers (in coordination with industry teams and clients).

ii) Upstream and Advisory Services
•  Based on new business processing and portfolio analysis, help identifying systemic bottlenecks existing in the market that prevent adequate E&S risk management in key markets. In collaboration with upstream officers and advisory teams, develop upstream activities.
•  Identify opportunities for advisory engagements that result in greater development impact and value for the client; provide expert input into new IFC advisory offering.
•  Participate in strategic decision making (as needed) regarding IFC role in advisory support to enhance E&S risk management. 

iii) Knowledge Management
•  As requested, participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics and contribute to the corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned from project work.
•  As requested, participate in forums or conferences to showcase IFC experience, approach and value proposition (which includes serving as a panelist or moderator for internal and external events).
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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