Environmental And Social Grievance Protocol Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank; Teletrabalho; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international financial institution is seeking an experienced Environmental and Social Grievance Protocol Consultant to manage grievances related to its funded projects. The role requires a Master's degree in social sciences and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with Portuguese as a plus. The position offers a full-time contract for 12 months, competitive compensation, and various employee benefits including health insurance and relocation assistance.

Serviços

Competitive compensation package

Health Insurance

Hybrid and flexible work schedules

Development support opportunities

Qualificações

• At least 5 years of experience in managing alternative mechanisms for resolving socio-environmental conflicts.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with additional knowledge of French and Portuguese preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Implement the Grievance Protocol for managing grievances submitted to the IDB.
• Develop strategies for maintaining communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare training sessions on conflict resolution.

Conhecimentos

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder communication

Experience in socio-environmental conflict resolution

Formação académica

Master's degree in social sciences or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Environmental and Social Grievance Protocol Consultant

This is an international consultant role based at our Headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer visa and relocation support.

We are looking for an autonomous, experienced, and highly motivated individual to join the team of professionals providing technical support in promoting the Bank's strategic environmental and social (E&S) priorities and ensuring that funded projects are socially and environmentally sustainable.

The person will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the management of the Bank's Grievance Protocol, coordinating the management of grievances with the members of the Environmental and Social Solutions Division (VPS / ESG) team and other project sector teams.

The ESPF outlines three channels for submitting grievances related to the environmental and social aspects of the Bank's funded projects:

• (i) a project-level grievance mechanism;
• (ii) the administration-level grievance mechanism (Grievance Protocol);
• (iii) the Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MICI).

Since November, the Bank has developed an internal protocol to provide a direct channel for stakeholders to file a complaint about the environmental and social performance of its projects.

Responsibilities

Implement the provisions of the Grievance Protocol for the registration, management, monitoring, and reporting of grievances submitted to the IDB.

Support the regular updating and management of the Bank's Grievance Protocol system.

Lead and support the different stages of the grievance management process in accordance with the provisions of the Grievance Protocol.

Prepare and facilitate the development of dialogue processes in accordance with the Bank's Grievance Protocol, and document them through meeting minutes and other reports.

Develop strategies to maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on providing strategies for resolving grievances.

Prepare periodic reports as required by the Grievance Protocol or by the Bank's administration.

Contribute to identifying trends and lessons learned from grievance management.

Prepare and facilitate training sessions on conflict resolution, as well as dissemination of the Grievance Protocol to both external and internal stakeholders.

Perform other tasks assigned by the VPS / ESG Division Chief and / or responsible Group Head for implementing the Grievance Protocol.

What you'll need

Education: Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in social sciences (law, economics, political science, sociology), or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in designing, advising, or managing alternative mechanisms for resolving socio-environmental conflicts, and in participation or facilitation of dialogue spaces.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, 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.

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.

We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

Type of contract and duration

International consultant, Full-Time, 12 months (up to 36 months).

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's 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 for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future; depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
• Assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Development support: learning opportunities such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and 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 job interview process.

If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

International Trade and Development