Director, ES&G Sustainability Advice & Solutions

Director, ES&G Sustainability Advice & Solutions

Job #:

req21721

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Sustainable Development

Grade:

GI

Term Duration:

4 years

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

3/28/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

IFC - a member of theWorld Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on theprivate sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 100 countries, usingour capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities indeveloping countries. In fiscal year 2022, we invested $32.8 billion in privatecompanies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging thepower of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC is seeking torecruit a Director for the ES&G Sustainability Advice & SolutionsDepartment (CEG), based in Washington D.C. The position reports to the VicePresident of Cross-Cutting Solutions.

The ES&GSustainability Advice & Solutions Department is IFC's center of excellencein sustainability and offers a wide range of expertise to help clients identifyand solve complex environmental, social and governance issues, and to findvalue-added opportunities in their business operations. CEG counts over 160staff members worldwide, whose work is leveraged with a considerable number ofconsultants. The department is organized in several units that undertakeenvironmental, social, and corporate governance due diligence for IFC'sinvestments; provide portfolio supervision, develop guidance, and disseminatesustainability knowledge to staff, clients, and stakeholders.

In addition to itsrole in risk management, the department has a major responsibility in promotingand maintaining IFC's leadership position in sustainable development; as partof this effort, the department launched an integrated ESG Advisory Servicesplatform, building on the 10-year success of its global and regional CorporateGovernance advisory programs. CEG works in close collaboration with theEnvironmental & Social Policy and Risk Department (CES) and the ComplianceAdvisor Ombudsman (CAO).

The Director,ES&G Sustainability Advice & Solutions will work as part of IFCmanagement to ensure effective environment and social risk management as wellas support all aspects of IFC's business strategy. Through effective riskmanagement and opportunity identification, this role will ensure IFC can bringenvironment and social products and services to current and potential IFCclients.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to CEG staff in fulfilling the department's contributions to IFC's goals and strategy - ensuring the effective delivery of ESG risk management advice and client solutions to a growing portfolio of increasingly complex projects. Lead CEG's strategy formulation and execution across various products and solutions and partner with CES (Environmental & Social Policy & Risk) and the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) to develop IFC's comprehensive approach to sustainability and environmental & social accountability. • Provide leadership for efficient delivery of IFC's annual investment and advisory program KPIs. • Provide clear guidance and advice to staff in policy formulation, support investment transactions, coordinate and implement a comprehensive ESG advisory services program. • Ensure the department discharges its risk management and assurance duties in a timely and responsible manner with regards to IFC's compliance with the Sustainability Framework and the client's ability to meet the requirements of IFC's Performance Standards.• Maintain relevant and high-quality expertise amongst staff so that department is recognized as a center of excellence providing value to clients. • Help maintain and promote IFC's position as a leader in sustainable development. • Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure clear strategy and process. • Be a key spokesperson for IFC and the World Bank Group on sustainability issues, both at the client level and more broadly in other forums, such as conferences, institutional events.

Selection Criteria

• A Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, or related fields and at least 15 years of work experience in a similar organization. • Direct senior leadership experience in ESG/sustainability field, particularly in a private sector context, is strongly preferred.• Be committed to development and have a proven track record showing alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.• Demonstrated track record of sustained high quality service delivery and risk management in a growing business.• Demonstrated track record of cross selling products and strategies from multiple departments in a decentralized environment and in engaging potential donors to support IFC's ESG advisory program. • Demonstrate highest level of integrity and decisiveness, to take accountability as well as hold others accountable for results.• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build IFC's business. Demonstrated ability and willingness to make sound business decisions. • Must be a role model with unquestionable integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to diversity and IFC's mission and values. • Have the ability to represent IFC to key external clients, government authorities, other stakeholders, and critics.• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills including the ability to present complex and technical issues in simple terms and ability to successfully engage senior decision-makers on complex technical and policy issues.• Deal with increased complexity, ambiguity and crisis with confidence and discretion.• Build organization capacity through system and process improvements; be a change agent and serve as a catalyst for innovation. • Be willing to travel as and where necessary.• Meet World Bank Group-wide managerial competencies - Courage of your Convictions, Leading the Team for Impact, Influencing Across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, Building Talent for the Future.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.