Overview
The World Bank Group is seeking two Managers to lead its E&S Risk Management units, responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating effective environmental and social risk management in WBG operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the E&S Risk Management team, including budget, staffing, and work planning.
- Oversee and manage E&S risks across the WBG project portfolio, intervening in complex and high-risk situations.
- Monitor E&S risks during project implementation and identify systemic issues.
- Lead, oversee, and monitor management of direct complaints and advise on cases handled by the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and the Inspection Panel (IP).
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure effective social and environmental risk management in line with WBG policies.
- Ensure effective E&S risk management for high-risk or complex projects.
- Manage E&S risks for WBG operations, identify systemic and emerging portfolio risks, and support risk reviews.
- Represent the WBG to maintain its leadership position in environmental and social risk management.
Required Experience
- At least 15 years of international experience in the public sector, private sector, and multilateral development finance, with a focus on environmental and social management.
- Experience managing environmental or social risks, with significant involvement in E&S issues for complex, multi-stakeholder projects across various sectors and regions.
- Experience in development activities aligned with the mission, strategy, and values of World Bank Group E&S Policies and Standards.
- Leadership and people management experience in large, diverse, and technical organizational settings.
- Experience representing WBG to external clients, government authorities, development organizations, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in environmental science or a related field is required.