IDB Invest - Environmental & Social Director

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IDB Invest - Environmental & Social Director

City Washington DC

Company IDB Invest

Posting End Date 9232026 1159 PM EST

Location Post of duty Washington District of Columbia USA.

We improve lives

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDBGroupcommitted to supporting the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. Our mission is to finance structure and mobilize capital for companies and projects that support economic growth resilience and long-term development across the region.

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

As part of its evolving business model Originate to Share" IDB Invest is expanding its capacity to mobilize private capital and scale development impact across Latin America and the Caribbean supported by a 3.5 billion capitalization from its shareholders. The model strengthens IDB Invests ability to originate high-quality assets structure innovative financial solutions and connect global capital with opportunities across the region.

About this position

The Risk Management Department of IDB Invest is looking for a professional with a strong environmental and social management and stakeholder engagement background to lead a team focused on i identification and management of the environmental and social risks and impacts of IDB Invest-financed portfolio ii institutional grievance management and response iii stakeholder engagement iv transparency and access to information activities and v knowledge and learning and quality enhancement.

What youll do

The Environmental and Social Director will report to the Environmental Social and Corporate Governance Managing Director and will manage a team of people.

Responsibilities consist of

Conduct sectorregion-specific portfolio analysis to identify and assess risks and trends and quality assurance.

Manage a team of social performance specialists in charge of identifying and managing the social risks and impacts of IDB Invest-financed projects.

Provide E&S Officers with timely guidance on environmental and social strategy and challenges incorporate lessons learned from portfolio transactions and review policy compliance.

Lead the execution of environmental and social risk cross support including to IDB Lab.

Manage the Management-Led Grievance Mechanism MGM and related actions.

Lead institutional responses to eligibility and compliance reviews cases led by the IDB Invest Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism MICI coordinate Management participation in dispute resolution processes and implement Management Action Plans.

Lead the Stakeholder Engagement work focused on engaging with stakeholders such as civil society organizations as well as working with IDB Invest financed projects to integrate stakeholder engagement into their projects and companies. Develop partnerships with key stakeholders and relevant organizations with the aim of enhancing the environmental and social sustainability of IDB Invest projects.

Lead the transparency and access to information team and implement related institutional actions.

Maintain and contribute to an integrated perspective of environmental and social and transparency risk through data and analytics managing the implementation of division actions plans related to internal audits.

Generate lessons learned from grievance responses portfolio assessments access to information reports and other internal and external evaluations.

Analyze and implement backbone improvements for generating quality environmental and social and transparency data to support decision-making and compliance.

Lead the development and implementation of capacity-building programs on environmental and social risk management and transparency for IDB Invest employees and clients.

Management Responsibilities

Manage highly skilled interdisciplinary and multi-cultural professionals to manage environmental social and transparency risks.

Lead institutional coordination on environmental and social and transparency risk aspects.

Ensure proper coordination between functional areas within IDB Invest and leverage opportunities for synergies.

Provide mentoring to the Team.

What youll need

Education

Masters degree or equivalent advanced degree in law anthropology sociology environmental management environmental engineeringor other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the roleparticularly those related to addressing environmental and social risks and impacts andor sustainable finance stakeholder engagement and communications.

Experience

At least 10 years of progressive relevant experience preferably 12-15 years of experience with a proven track record of managing and delivering environmental and especially social safeguard services. Experience at the leadership level and in management positions in international financial institutions would be highly valued. Experience with stakeholder engagement transparency and access to information is a plus.

Proven experience related to one or more areas of environmental and social risk management stakeholder engagement transparency and access to information grievance management labor and working conditions gender community and work health and safety involuntary resettlement Indigenous Peoples cultural heritage environmental management.

Candidates should have

Proven track record with the management of interdisciplinary teams and experience working with senior management and technical teams independent accountability mechanisms and Board level committees.

Deep understanding of environmental and social and transparency risk management issues related to sustainable finance andor operations of multilateral financial institutions.

Knowledge andor experience in Latin America and the Caribbean LAC.

Detailed knowledge of international environmental and social lender standards and significant experience applying them to development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Proven management record in similar positions including supervision of technically strong multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong communication skills and track record engaging with a variety of stakeholders.

Language

Proficiency in English and Spanish spoken and written is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and or French is a plus.

Please note that for this position the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the IDB Group as a pre-employment condition which will be conducted by third-parties.

Requirements • Citizenship No requirements. • 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 International 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 employees life. These benefits include

A competitive compensation package including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

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 planDefined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applicationsfor you and your family when it applies.

On-site positionwith the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

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 11 professional counseling training and learning opportunities language classes mobility options among others.

Other office amenities as available Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture

At theIDBGroup 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 ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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