Principal, Environmental

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom EBRD Full time

Requisition ID 35450
Office Country: United Kingdom
Office City: London
Division: Indep. Project Accountability Mechanism
Contract Type: Regular
Contract Length: N/A
Posting End Date: 04/04/2025

Are you passionate about environmental and social compliance? Join the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a Principal, Environmental & Social IPAM Compliance.

About EBRD and IPAM
The EBRD's IPAM is an independent accountability mechanism that reviews environmental, social, and project disclosure-related concerns raised by project-affected communities and civil society organizations. IPAM ensures EBRD's adherence to its Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and Access to Information Policy (AIP).

Role Overview
As Principal, Environmental & Social IPAM Compliance, you will:

  • Conduct compliance reviews to assess adherence to ESP and AIP.
  • Manage case progress, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conduct thorough policy-based compliance analysis.
  • Draft high-quality reports and compliance review assessments.
  • Engage with internal EBRD departments, external stakeholders, and civil society organizations.
  • Oversee the work of external consultants and technical experts.
  • Support the development of internal operational guidelines and investigative methodologies.
  • Lead outreach initiatives and provide advisory recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate complaints and assess compliance with environmental and social policy.
  • Conduct interviews, site visits, and stakeholder consultations.
  • Draft robust compliance reports and monitoring assessments.
  • Manage information security and confidentiality throughout the compliance process.
  • Design and deliver training and outreach initiatives.
  • Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Environment, Social Sciences, Human Rights, International Development, Conflict Resolution, or related fields.
  • Extensive experience in environmental and social safeguards, particularly within international development banks (e.g. with EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESSs).
  • Proven experience in environmental and social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
  • Familiarity with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., Russian, Arabic) are a plus.
  • High professionalism, integrity, and neutrality.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

  • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
  • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
  • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expect our employees to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

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