| Job #: | req25473 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Environment |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Sao Paulo,Brazil |
| Required Language(s): | English, Portuguese |
| Preferred Language(s): | Spanish |
| Closing Date: | 1/14/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
IFC’s Sustainability Team: Join the Impact!
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, is seeking a passionate Social Specialist to join its industry-leading sustainability team. As the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, IFC uses its resources and expertise to create opportunities in developing countries.
Job Posting
Job ID: req25473 Organization: IFC Sector: Environment Grade: GFT Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: São Paulo, Brazil Required Languages: English, Portuguese Preferred Language: Spanish (Optional: You can mention Spanish is preferred but not required) Closing Date: January 14, 2024 (11:59 PM UTC)
What you’ll do:
- Analyze potential social risks and impacts of IFC’s investments.
- Develop solutions to mitigate these risks, ensuring compliance with IFC’s Environmental and Social (E&S) Performance Standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure responsible project development.
- Guide clients on best practices in social risk management.
- Contribute to training programs on sustainability for IFC staff and clients.
Why IFC?
- Make a real difference: Contribute to IFC’s mission of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.
- Work with a high-caliber team: Become part of IFC’s center of excellence for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) expertise.
- Global impact: Help shape sustainable business practices across emerging markets.
Who you are:
- A highly motivated professional with a Master’s degree in a relevant field (Sociology, Anthropology, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in social impact assessment and management, ideally in the private sector.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English, with Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
- Ability to travel extensively and thrive in a multicultural environment.
Ready to join us?
https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=25473&site=1