Global Environmental & Social Risk Specialist

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group seeks an Environmental and Social Development Specialist to help manage E&S risks across regional transactions in Washington, DC. You will review due diligence, supervision, and risk ratings, supporting senior risk officers and regional teams.

With a minimum of five years in sustainability and ES risk, you will contribute to risk dashboards, policy adherence, and high-quality risk communications, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver results in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in sustainability and ES risk management.
• Graduate/advanced degree in environment or social discipline.
• Familiarity with ES risk management in complex infrastructure/industrial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review E&S documentation and provide technical opinions.
• Monitor portfolio projects for E&S risks and ratings.
• Support Senior Management Portfolio Reviews.
• Contribute to regional supervision program reviews.
• Assist in complex projects with regional E&S teams.
• Input to the Integrated Risk Dashboard for E&S risks.
• Develop high-quality risk communication products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in environment or social discipline

Job description

The World Bank Group seeks an Environmental and Social Development Specialist to help manage E&S risks across regional transactions in Washington, DC. You will review due diligence, supervision, and risk ratings, supporting senior risk officers and regional teams.

With a minimum of five years in sustainability and ES risk, you will contribute to risk dashboards, policy adherence, and high-quality risk communications, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver results in a dynamic