Duties and Accountabilities:
- Lead or contribute to the review of E&S documentation to identify risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the Financial Intermediary sector including Banks, Funds, NBFIs and Micro Finance Institutions.
- In Financial Intermediaries, provide E&S oversight of IFC investments throughout the project cycle including early review, appraisal, public disclosure, board review & approval, commitment & disbursement and project supervision.
- Deliver fully drafted project related internal and external documents to support IFC investments.
- Lead or contribute to identification and development of E&S risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in managing E&S risks.
- Provide clear guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management to support investment processing and decision-making throughout the investment cycle.
- Support FI clients in the development and implementation of their Environmental and Social Management Systems ESMSs and build their capacity.
- When leading E&S assessments, provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources to ensure the timely completion of deliverables.
- Discuss and support the investment team in the formulation of E&S provisions for legal agreements.
- Proactively monitor portfolio clients to achieve compliance with the agreed E&S conditions of an investment.
- Clearly document and communicate gaps between client performance and IFC E&S requirements to the client and IFC management.
- Support industry teams and clients responding to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman CAO investigations and Independent Evaluation Group IEG requests.
- As needed, 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.
- Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.
- Contribute to regional portfolio reviews and periodic reports.
- Other duties as required.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree Masters in environmental science, Sociology, engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring and/or due diligence applied to financial institutions preferably in the Africa region.
- Direct experience advising or supporting commercial banks, PE funds, insurance companies, or other financial sector actors integrating E&S risk management frameworks and Development Financial Institution DFI requirements.
- Experience working with IFC’s sustainability framework particularly the IFC Performance Standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex environmental and social issues in spoken and written form, in a manner that can be understood by non-experts.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, influence and negotiate point of view within teams.
- Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile or conflict affected environments.
- Availability for frequent travel.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources of data to develop appropriate E&S risk management solutions.
- High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner, respond diplomatically and remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.
- Prior work with Multilateral Development Banks MDBs or DFI or donor-funded programs, including familiarity with their operational policies, reporting requirements, and project cycles, is an advantage.
- Proficiency in English essential and French an advantage.
