Operations and Guidance Service Consultant

Job Description Apply now Start applying with LinkedIn Apply Now StartPlease wait...Operations and Guidance Service Consultant

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date Sep 28 2025

We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse versatile and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive collaborative agile and rewarding environment.

About this position We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated environmental consultant to join a group of social and environmental professionals that provide technical support direction and leadership in promoting the Banks strategic social and environmental priorities and ensuring that IDB financed projects and other activities are socially and environmentally sustainable.

The Environmental and Social Solutions Division VPSESG 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 Banks Environmental and Social Policy Framework ESPF and previous environmental and social safeguard policies. Specialists in VPSESG provide the Bank and its borrowers with guidance on environmental and social safeguard issues and participate in project teams providing technical input on social and environmental issues during project preparationdue-diligence and supervision.

The consultant will support the implementation of the Banks operations and will ensure they comply with the IDBs ESPF and internationally recognized best practices.

What youll do The selected candidate will support VPSESG in providing timely practical and high-quality environmental guidance to project teams throughout the preparation and supervision and the ESG Guidance Service of IDB-financed operations. Key responsibilities include

Support project teams in the preparation of public sector operations including the preparation or review of key environmental and social documents such as iESRSESRS assessments management plans environmental and social management systems biodiversity-related instruments and other deliverables required under Bank policies.

Provide support through the ESG Guidance Service for operations without an assigned ESG Team Member including screening risk classification inputs review of operational documents preparation of comments for Bank review processes and targeted support during execution when requested.

Contribute to the supervision of public sector operations across the region as needed by supporting environmental and social risk monitoring reviewing implementation progress and identifying emerging issues requiring project team attention.

Participate in missions and prepare related documentation including aide memoires and mission terms of reference in accordance with ESG administrative requirements and supervisor guidance.

Support capacity-building activities on the ESPF and applicable environmental and social safeguard requirements for executing agencies and internal Bank clients and participate in relevant ESPF training as needed.

What youll need Education Masters degree or equivalent advanced degree in environmental management environmental engineering environmental sciences or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience Between 5 and 9 years of progressive experience in the fields mentioned above. Knowledge of the IDBs ESPF or experience working with other multi-lateral development Banks policies is preferred.

Languages Proficiency in English and Spanish spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

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 International consultant Full-Time 5.5 months up to 48 months subject to eligibility.

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.

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

-Health Insurance The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance to supplement the purchase of health insurance.

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

-On-siteposition with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

-Development support We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars 11 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 country specific Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture At the IDB 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 jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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