Environmental and Social Development Analyst

3 days ago


Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey World Bank Group Full time

Environmental and Social Development Analyst

Job #: req30768

Organization: IFC

Sector: Environment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Istanbul, Turkiye

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Arabic, Russian or Turkish

Closing Date: 1/7/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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.

IFC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented Environmental & Social Analyst to provide support to financial institutions, infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness-related transactions in the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MCT) region. This professional will provide support across IFC's investment and advisory teams on E&S risk management in the sectors listed, in alignment with IFC Performance Standards and Sustainability Policy. This position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for the MCT region.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision

    • Lead the project screening of E&S issues/risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in multiple sectors (including financial institutions, infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness), and 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.

    • Provide support to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle.

    • Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with other E&S specialists in interaction 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 discussions with CAO and IEG officers.

    • In coordination with industry and CEG advisory teams, provide support to senior E&S specialists to build capacity with clients on E&S risk management, including clients' monitoring and evaluation of E&S activities and outcomes.

    • 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.
  2. Knowledge Management

    • Support 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.

    • Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.

Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in sociology/social sciences, environmental management/engineering, economics, or other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience working on E&S risk management in the international context, with strong preference for experience in the private sector working across different industry sectors, ideally in emerging markets.
  • 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.
  • 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, Russian, and/or Turkish are desired.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate points of view within teams.
  • 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.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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 World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

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