Environmental and Social Consultant – ESG Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a motivated professional with expertise in environmental and social risk assessment to provide technical support for IDB Invest‑financed projects, ensuring they meet the Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy.

Key responsibilities

• Support origination, execution and monitoring of investment projects with integrated ESG considerations.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence and risk assessments for investment operations.
• Design and implement mitigation measures and action plans.
• Assist clients in meeting ESG requirements and strengthen their ESG capacity.
• Provide technical input on ESG matters throughout the project cycle.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards and commitments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance sustainable development objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in engineering, environmental management, law, environmental sciences, anthropology or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in Latin America and the Caribbean on environmental and social impact assessments, management plans, cumulative impact analysis and monitoring of development projects.
• Proven track record in due diligence, negotiation and supervision of environmental and social aspects.
• Experience applying IFC Performance Standards and expertise in resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, contextual risk analysis, grievance mechanisms, labor and working conditions.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken); French or Portuguese a plus.
• Eligible to work in the job location without sponsorship and no family members employed by IDB entities.

Required skills

• Environmental and social risk assessment.
• ESG integration and due diligence.
• Mitigation planning and action‑plan development.
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• Compliance monitoring against IFC Performance Standards.
• Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples processes.
• Grievance mechanism design.
• Analysis of labor and working‑condition issues.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Leave and vacation entitlement (2 days per month) plus gender‑neutral parental leave.
• Monthly allowance for health‑insurance purchase.
• Savings‑plan allowance based on contract length.
• On‑site work with occasional teleworking flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities such as seminars and 1:1 counseling.
• Access to health services and preventive care.