Social Development Specialist

2 semanas atrás

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil international finance corporation Tempo inteiro
Job Title: Social Development Specialist

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Social Development Specialist to support its business in the South America Region.

Job Summary:

The Social Development Specialist will provide social guidance to clients and IFC's investment and advisory teams on social matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, with the aim of promoting compliance and enhancing the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake/lead Social due diligence of IFC's proposed direct investments and CTA projects in real sector projects (e.g., mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, agribusiness, health, education, and tourism, retail, and property sectors), and/or investments through financial intermediaries.
  • Identify and propose appropriate mitigation measures to address risks and adverse impacts.
  • Produce high-quality work products that clearly and logically frame risk mitigation, particularly relating to involuntary resettlement and livelihoods, labor issues (forced labor and child labor), stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms.
  • Coordinate thematic specialists/consultants to support the social due-diligence process, including development of ToRs, review of work outputs, and project management.
  • Coordinate with other lenders' E&S teams and external stakeholders as needed.
  • Articulate social risks/red flags as well as mitigation measures needed to investment staff, IFC management, and to IFC's Board.
  • Monitor oversight of the social performance of assigned portfolio of client companies.
  • Provide guidance to E&S team members, investment team, and clients on social risk management in line with IFC's social performance standards.
  • Assist/guide in handling project-related complaints from stakeholders and addressing complex technical, institutional, or implementation issues related to social development.
  • Provide capacity building to clients and their consultants on conducting E&S Impact Assessment studies, developing Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Resettlement Action Plans, and other E&S studies, as the case may be.
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of learning programs on sustainability and environmental risk management for IFC clients and investment staff – as needed.
  • Lead or contribute to design and delivery of social advice to support individual clients or wider market adoption of good social standards and practices.
  • Help mentor and guide project E&S teams, consultants, and junior staff and provide quality enhancement support.
  • Travel to project countries and sites.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, or other related social sciences and disciplines).
  • Minimum of five years private sector-related work experience, preferably in the assessment and management of environmental and/or social impacts focusing on grievance management, community/stakeholder engagement, resettlement, and livelihood restoration management, labor standard and conditions management, and engagement with Indigenous Peoples.
  • Knowledge of IFC Sustainability Framework and supporting documents such as Guidance Notes, EHS Guidelines, and experience working with IFC/World Bank E&S Policies and Standards.
  • Experience in engaging directly with community members, CSO, and NGOs.
  • Experience in areas of gender-based violence (GBV) and social inclusion is desirable.
  • Driven self-starter with a high degree of responsiveness and proactivity.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent unexpected changes, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Attention to detail a must.
  • Ability to synthesize and analyze diverse social-related data and information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in spoken and written English and Portuguese is essential, and Spanish is preferred.
  • Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, work effectively in and influence a team, and network effectively across boundaries.
  • Ability to travel regularly to and work effectively in IFC client countries is essential.
  • Familiarity with IFC/World Bank operations, procedures, and culture will be advantageous.

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