Environmental & Social Specialist (ETC) – LATAM

World Bank Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank seeks an Extended Term Consultant Environmental and Social Specialist to support portfolio delivery in Central America and the Caribbean. The role focuses on ESF-based risk management, due diligence, and capacity building across multiple operations.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least five years of experience in environmental and social risk management, with fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental sciences, engineering, social sciences, or related field.
• At least five years of direct experience in environmental and social risk management for development projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Environmental and Social Specialist for operations in Central America and potentially Caribbean.
• Identify, assess and monitor E&S risks and impacts; advise on proportionate mitigation measures.
• Review instruments such as ESAs, SMPs, stakeholder engagement plans, and E&S risk management documents.
• Provide timely inputs to Bank documents and systems during preparation and implementation.
• Carry out field missions, monitor reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Design and deliver capacity-building on E&S risk management for stakeholders.
• Support CMU focal points in portfolio reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Social risk management

ESF knowledge

English and Spanish fluency

Client engagement

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The World Bank seeks an Extended Term Consultant Environmental and Social Specialist to support portfolio delivery in Central America and the Caribbean. The role focuses on ESF-based risk management, due diligence, and capacity building across multiple operations.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least five years of experience in environmental and social risk management, with fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel within the region.