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Senior Environmental and Social Dev Specialist - GG

Senior Environmental and Social Dev Specialist - GG

cinfoIstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
15 days ago
Job description

Responsibilities

1) Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision

  • Lead or contribute to review of E&S issues / risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the real sector, and in the identification and development of risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions, including through transaction structuring, that support clients in addressing identified issues throughout IFC's project cycle.
  • Clear and proactive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle.
  • When leading E&S assessments, ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables. Provide guidance and support to team members.
  • Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance with contractual E&S requirements. Clearly document and communicate any outstanding or emerging gaps between client performance and IFC requirements, and related risks to IFC.
  • Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests, leading discussion with CAO and IEG officers.
  • 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 global / regional supervision program reviews and periodic reports.

2) Upstream and Advisory Services

  • On the basis of new business processing and portfolio analysis, help identify systemic bottlenecks existing in the market that prevent adequate E&S risk management. In collaboration with Upstream officers and advisory teams, help develop upstream activities by using technical experience and expertise.
  • Work proactively to identify opportunities for ESG 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 and ESG capacity building sector clients. Where relevant support the development of appropriate solutions.
  • 3) Knowledge Management

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.
  • Provide guidance / mentor more junior staff and Short-Term Consultants (STCs) working on E&S risk management and supervise the timeliness and quality of their work, in coordination with the ESG Regional Manager.
  • Selection Criteria

  • Master's degree or equivalent in environmental, health and safety management / engineering, environmental / social sciences, or other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 8-11 years of professional experience working on E&S risk management in the international context, with strong preference for experience in the private sector working in infrastructure, energy and / or mining sectors.
  • Experience working on E&S Policies and Standards, including those of World Bank Group and other international financial institutions (IFI). Demonstrable familiarity with IFC Performance Standards is an advantage.
  • Experience in supporting the development of sustainable finance.
  • Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
  • Willingness to travel regularly in emerging market countries.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse information sources, and draw conclusions from sometimes limited data and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in English is essential. Additional language skills in Arabic and Russian is desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including the ability to communicate persuasively on complex issues with a wide range of internal and external parties (including senior staff, management, IFC's accountability mechanism and clients) and present E&S risks and management solutions in a manner that non-experts can understand.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate point of view within teams.
  • Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    Learn more about working at the and , including our values and inspiring stories.

    How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position

  • Application and Interview Preparation : Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a session to receive tailored guidance.
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  • Important Application Information :

    Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site . Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered . To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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