Manager, Sustainability, Industries - req38455

MIGA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, life and disability insurance

Paid leave incl. parental leave

Disability accommodations

Job summary

MIGA, a member of the World Bank Group, seeks a Manager, Sustainability, Industries in Washington, DC. You will lead the environmental and social work across INFRA and MAS sectors, shaping policy, knowledge management, and capitalizing on the WBG framework.

The role requires an advanced degree and 12+ years of international experience; manage teams, oversee due diligence, and drive sustainable outcomes. English required; French/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of international environmental and social sustainability experience.
• Experience with due diligence and sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead E&S work across INFRA and MAS sectors for projects.
• Develop policy, knowledge management, and institutional strengthening.
• Manage team, recruit talent, set goals, and provide feedback.
• Oversee E&S due diligence and risk management for guarantees.
• Engage stakeholders and represent MIGA in external forums.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental sustainability

Strategic thinking

Advanced negotiation

Education

Master's or PhD in Environmental Science

Tools

IFC/ MIGA standards

Job description

Manager, Sustainability, Industries

Job #: req38455

Organization: MIGA

Sector: Sustainable Development

Grade: GH

Term Duration: Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): French and/or Spanish

Closing Date: 10/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. MIGA’s guarantees help mitigate risks. In fiscal year 2026, the WBG Guarantee Platform delivered a total of $17.8 billion in guarantees. For more information, visit https://www.miga.org/

Unit Context

MIGA’s Economics and Sustainability Department (MIGES) is responsible for ensuring that MIGA-supported projects comply with the Agency’s environmental and social (E&S) sustainability framework and contribute to sustainable development outcomes.

The Sector Manager, Sustainability, Industries (MIGS2), will provide strategic leadership and managerial oversight for all environmental and social work related to projects within the INFRA and MAS sectors. The position will also contribute to policy development, innovation, knowledge management, and institutional strengthening related to MIGA’s sustainability agenda.

Duties & Responsibilities

Management of Talent and Culture

• Lead team of highly motivated E&S Specialists, inspiring and influencing team to achieve high standards throughout their work product and engagements with other team members, across MIGA, the WBG and with clients.
• Be a strong role-model and create a team environment with emphasis on trust, decency, teamwork, driving change and focus on delivery with urgency and impact.
• Manage the unit staff, including recruitment, defining work programs, determining required team member skills and competencies, and providing frequent, timely and honest feedback on strengths, opportunities, potential, gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Support full implementation of the WBG career framework, including timely goal setting, feedback, career planning and talent management.
• Support strengthened coordination and integration with the WBG E&S function.
• Support the growth and decentralization of MIGA’s E&S team, as the Guarantees Platform expands, and continuing to build strong connections to the wider World Bank Group E&S teams.

Management of Project Execution Risks

• Lead the team on strategic, precedent setting, and/or transformational transactions in Industries and provide strategic leadership for new industry/product solutions and offerings that fit the needs of the client and align with MIGA’s Sustainability Policy and Performance Standards.
• Manage MIGA’s E&S risk by ensuring consistent and high-quality application of MIGA’s Sustainability Framework’ or ‘in line with MIGA’s Sustainability Policy.
• Support MIGA/ WBG Guarantee Platform (GP) to achieve operational growth and sustainability targets with enhanced attention to risk and agile, impactful approaches.
• Advise, clear and lead the E&S due diligence processes for WBG guarantee projects processed under the GP.

Manage Portfolio and Complaints

• Lead monitoring of E&S aspects of active WBG guarantees portfolio according to MIGA and WB procedures with enhanced attention to risk and resolving issues as they arise.
• Provide guidance to MIGA Management on E&S performance and issues in portfolio (including High Risk List and projects in material non-compliance).
• Provide guidance and clear relevant E&S input to self-evaluations and thematic evaluations and, in cooperation with the MIGA Evaluation Team.
• Lead MIGA's institutional response to direct complaints and complaints to MIGA’s Independent Accountability Mechanism.

Policy and Knowledge Management

• Lead the development and enhancement of MIGA’s environmental and social policies, procedures, frameworks, and operational guidance.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across MIGA and the World Bank Group.
• Facilitate peer learning and technical discussions among internal and external stakeholders; and document and disseminate lessons learned, emerging good practices, and sectoral knowledge.
• Strengthen institutional knowledge and contribute to MIGA’s sustainability thought leadership.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree( Master’s or PhD) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible international experience in environmental and social sustainability within public sector institutions, private sector organizations, and/or multilateral development finance institutions.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing environmental and social management systems, action plans, monitoring frameworks, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental and social due diligence across infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and services sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and challenging sustainability issues.
• Strong experience working in developing countries, fragile and conflict-affected situations, and limited-capacity environments.
• Practical expertise in applying IFC/MIGA Performance Standards and related sustainability frameworks.
• Experience addressing issues related to resettlement, livelihoods restoration, Indigenous Peoples, labor, community health and safety, and gender-related risks.
• Demonstrated success leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of political risk insurance and credit enhancement products is highly desirable
• Proficiency in English is required, working knowledge of French or/and Spanish is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of environmental and social sustainability principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence senior decision makers and build consensus across institutional boundaries.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

WBG Five Managerial Competencies

World Bank Group Core Competencies

Benefits

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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