Environmental & Social Risk Specialist (E&S Development)

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group seeks an experienced E&S Development Specialist to perform environmental and social risk management for regional transactions. The role collaborates with senior E&S risk officers and regional teams to monitor, assess, and mitigate risks across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA portfolios.

The candidate will contribute to high-quality risk communications, integrated dashboards, and policy-compliant documentation while ensuring timely advisory support to project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in sustainability and ES risk management.
• Graduate/advanced degree in environment and/or social policy or related discipline.
• Experience with complex transactions in infrastructure, extractives, manufacturing, or services sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review E&S documentation (due diligence, ESIA/RAP) and monitor E&S ratings and responses.
• Monitor portfolio projects to identify trends and assess E&S performance.
• Support Senior Management Portfolio Reviews and regional supervision programs.
• Provide technical support to lead/senior risk officers on complex projects across regions.
• Contribute to development of integrated risk dashboards for senior leadership.

Skills

ES risk management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Graduate degree in environment or social discipline

Job description

World Bank Group seeks an experienced E&S Development Specialist to perform environmental and social risk management for regional transactions. The role collaborates with senior E&S risk officers and regional teams to monitor, assess, and mitigate risks across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA portfolios.

The candidate will contribute to high-quality risk communications, integrated dashboards, and policy-compliant documentation while ensuring timely advisory support to project teams and stakeholders.