Environmental Support to Operations Consultant

About this position

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join the team of professionals providing technical support in promoting the Bank's strategic environmental and social (E&S) priorities and ensuring that funded projects are socially and environmentally sustainable. 

The Environmental and Social Solutions Division (VPS/ESG) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is responsible for ensuring that IDB financed projects, and other activities are environmentally and socially sustainable and comply with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF) and previous Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies. Specialists and consultants in VPS/ESG provide the Bank and its Borrowers with guidance on environmental and social issues and participate in project teams, providing technical input on social and environmental aspects during project preparation/due diligence and supervision.

What you’ll do

As an environmental consultant you will play a crucial role in supporting the preparation and supervision of our operations and ensuring compliance with IDB Environmental and Social (E&S) Policies. Your key responsibilities will include (this is an indicative list):

• Supporting the supervision of public sector projects with high and substantial environmental and social risks (according to the IDB E&S risk rating) in several sectors in CCB region. The task entails carrying out at least one supervision mission to each of the assigned projects and provide ongoing support for project execution related to all E&S aspects according to Bank Policies. 
• Support the preparation of projects (category A, B, C or FI) in CCB region (i.e. Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana). Although supervision remains as the focus of the position.
• Updating the environmental and social risk ratings (ESRR) and safeguard performance rating (SPR) of projects throughout their lifecycle based on ongoing supervision findings.
• Carrying out the due diligence of environmental aspects related to public sector projects, which may involve biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, among others.
• Preparing internal documents such as supervision reports, initial Environmental and Social Review Summary (iESRS) and ESRS.
• Reviewing and providing input on terms of reference, drafts and final versions of E&S management systems, E&S assessments and management plans, and other related documents required by Bank Policies.
• Participating in meetings with executing agencies and project team leaders to carry out supervision and/or preparation activities for projects. 
• Providing training on IDB E&S Policies to executing agencies, internal clients, and other key stakeholders (i.e. contractors) involved.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Division Chief or responsible Group Head.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree in environmental sciences, or other related fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.  

Experience: At least 10 years of experience of relevant professional experience in preparing, supervising, or implementing environmental impact assessments and management plans. Specific experience with the environmental and social policies of multilateral banks, and in CCB is preferred.

Languages: Proficiency in English, oral and written, is required and other bank official language is a plus

Requirements

-Citizenship: You are either a citizen of Barbados or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries eligible to obtain a valid residency or legal permit to work in Barbados without the need for sponsorship by the IDB.

-Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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

• Type of contract: National Consultant Full-Time. 
• Length of contract: 12 months.
• Work Location: On site.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
 

-A competitive compensation package.

-Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance

-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. 

-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules

-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us.