Senior Environmental & Social Risk Specialist (CROES)

CGAP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group seeks a Principal Environmental or Social Specialist to provide independent second-line oversight of ES risks across operations and portfolios. You will assess risk categorization, mitigation adequacy, and stakeholder engagement from an ES perspective, ensuring alignment with policy standards.

You will lead risk reviews, advise senior management, and contribute to enterprise risk dashboards.

Qualifications

• Seasoned senior specialist with strong technical judgment in ES risk management.
• Experience in independent second-line oversight of operations and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent ES risk reviews across complex operations and portfolios.
• Support portfolio monitoring and risk reporting for CROES.
• Advise on risk implications of ES issues and regulatory changes.
• Mentor staff and represent CROES in knowledge-sharing forums.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Social risk management

Independent second-line review

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analytics

Policy compliance

Education

Advanced degree in environment or social science

Tools

ESG policies and standards

Job description

The World Bank Group seeks a Principal Environmental or Social Specialist to provide independent second-line oversight of ES risks across operations and portfolios. You will assess risk categorization, mitigation adequacy, and stakeholder engagement from an ES perspective, ensuring alignment with policy standards.

You will lead risk reviews, advise senior management, and contribute to enterprise risk dashboards.