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Environmental and Social Expert for Development Finance Institutions

Focus and Scope
 
You lead our business unit on environmental and social (E&S) management systems for Development Finance Institutions (DFI). You will be responsible for the development and implementation of projects in DFIs worldwide. Conducting E&S due diligence on transactions is a critical component of a financial institution's E&S management system and its outcome should be factored into the decision-making process for proceeding with a transaction.
 
Tasks included:
  • Developing E&S strategies, training modules/manuals /guidelines, and executing best E&S practices for DFIs across the developing world.
  • Conducting E&S situational analysis for companies, investment projects, financial institutions and investment funds.
  • Implementing E&S management systems at DFIs and developing and implementing capacity building strategies for DFIs
  • Providing intellectual guidance on E&S for DFIs and represent E&S practice at conferences and work meetings; and develop portfolio and tools, trainings, checklists further.
 
Qualifications
  • An advanced university degree in economics or industrial engineering with specialisation in environment or an environmental management degree with a good understanding of economics.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the fields related to E&S due diligence, IFC Performance Standards, E&S frameworks and management systems across sectors and regions
  • Experience with systematic identification, quantification and assessment/evaluation of environmental and social risks associated with an investment.
  • Highly experienced in working for the financial sector and in development cooperation in several countries.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is a must, additional skills in French and Spanish a plus.
Are you well-suited for this job? Then we look forward to receiving your application latest by 06 August 2014 through our online application system only.


To Apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to http://www.adelphi.de/en/career/career-market/dok/43605.php