Environmental and Social Safeguards Senior Specialist – CSC Hub Coordinator

What you will need:
 

Education: You hold an advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in a field related to environmental or social sciences.
 

Experience: You have at least 10 years of relevant experience as environmental and/or social safeguards specialist in complex high-risk projects in several sectors, especially transport, rural development, forestry, energy, water & sanitation, and housing. Knowledge and work experience in Argentina are essential; experience in other CSC countries as well as previous works with multilateral development banks and/or development finance institutions is desirable. Ability to deal with social or environmental issues. Experience in environmental and social capacity building initiatives, in planning and reporting for multilateral development operations and experience in the negotiation of high complex projects with project teams and clients.
 

Languages: You are fluent (oral and written) in Spanish and have a professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of an additional official Bank language (Portuguese and French) is a plus.
 
 

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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Fixed-term - international or national 
Length of contract: 3 years, with possibility for renewal
Starting date: Upon mutual agreement
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Requirements: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries and have no family members working at the IDB Group.
   
Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our proven commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.
   
Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
    
About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.
  
   
 

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of recruiting. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service.