Environmental and Social Specialist  - LatAm

Environmental and Social Specialist

Availability: Immediate 

Location: Western Hemisphere, with a preference for Washington, DC, or Bogota 

About CrossBoundary (CB)

Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com

Job Description

CrossBoundary (CB) is currently hiring an Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist to join CrossBoundary's team in Latin America. The Specialist will provide support in assessing environmental and social risks, impacts, and required mitigation measures for projects seeking support from Development Finance institutions (DFIs). The Specialist will also monitor the environmental and social performance of active DFI projects across a range of finance products in the Latin American region. The work may be performed partially off-site. 

Requirements 

• 5 years of experience in environmental and social impact assessments with a focus on international standards in developing countries 

• Specific experience with IFC Performance Standards is required 

• Expertise in a relevant field such as environmental science, geology, sociology, or anthropology is preferred 

• 5+ of experience working with DFIs or the private sector in Latin America 

• Must be fluent in Spanish 

• U.S. citizenship required 

Who You Are 

• Finds Strength in Diversity. Skilled at creating professional relationships across countries, personalities, and the political spectrum to achieve a positive impact. 

• Thinks Deliberately. A practical thinker who can deliver simple, robust solutions. Both your oral and written communications are clear, concise, and accurate. 

• Biased to Action. High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to operate effectively amid change. Eager to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision. 

• Humble. Thrives in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment and welcomes input on their approach from any teammate. 

• Relentlessly Curious. A diligent, patient problem-solver; you have the composure and skill to approach an issue from many angles until you unlock a solution. You persevere and find a way. 

• Acts Like an Owner. Takes personal accountability for delivering success. Identifies and acts on opportunities to influence outcomes rather than waiting for others. 

• Prioritizes Results: Systematic and highly organized project manager; you can track multiple activities across diverse workstreams while delivering results on time. 

• Champions Integrity: You hold yourself to rigorous international standards for E&S excellence, going beyond the minimum standard to improve outcomes for people and projects. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]

Contact 

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.crossboundary.com/careers/.