Principal Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and lead complex and challenging environmental and social risks and impacts in new investments and select advisory engagements.

• Lead E&S project teams for large and complex new investment and select advisory and PPP projects, ensuring effective E&S risk management support to teams and Management, and sound solutions to clients.

• Support teams and clients to proactively respond and find solutions to stakeholder grievances submitted to client, IFC or CAO.

• Proactively monitor the environmental and social performance of multiple high-risk portfolio projects and clients.

• Distill broader E&S risk trends in IFC's portfolio; provide input to portfolio analysis and trends at portfolio management reviews.

• Support the Regional E&S Regional Manager in facilitating and coordinating operations, including acting as delegated official in the absence of the Manager and engagement with the DC based risk team CES,

• Consistently demonstrate high visibility and leadership on ESG in the region.

• Provide guidance and leadership through mentoring and coaching staff and consultants to ensure high quality of work performed by the team.

• Support the Regional E&S Manager and Regional Industry Leads with annual performance assessments of E&S staff based and working in South Asia through regular and timely feedback.

• Participate in strategic decision making regarding IFC role in advisory and upstream support to enhance E&S risk management performance. Where relevant support the development of appropriate solutions.

• Provide expert input into the preparation of policy interpretation notes on environmental topics and contribute to the corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned from project work.

• Represent IFC at relevant external technical forums; develop position paper(s) in the area of expertise.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in environmental sciences, social science, engineering, or other relevant discipline(s).

• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, including private sector experience in sustainability and E&S risk management, experience in leading E&S due diligence and E&S monitoring for projects financed by development financial institutions an added advantage.

• International experience required with experience in the South Asia region preferred and an added advantage.

• In-depth experience in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, plus experience in other sectors is also preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in spoken and written English is essential; Any other regional language skills is highly advantageous.

• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills including the ability to relate well with a wide range of internal and external parties and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting situations.

• High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner. Diplomatic approach and calm under pressure.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate points of view within teams, superior mentoring skills.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse information sources, and draw conclusions from sometimes limited data.

• Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.

• Pragmatic, solution-oriented, problem solver with a high degree of responsiveness and proactivity, coupled with the ability to recognize when a solution is not available.

• Deep knowledge of IFC's Sustainability Framework and Performance Standards.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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