Principal, Environment and Sustainability Department (ESD)

The Principal will work with Associate Directors, Heads of Sector and Directors in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bank’s commitments under its Environmental and Social Policy, covering environmental and social appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors; oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental, social, green and other commitments relevant to ESDs mandate. The Principal will contribute specialist input to the appraisal and monitoring of a range of projects and sectors, including complex and high-risk projects. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Under the direction of an Associate Director Head: Provide specialist input to projects, Technical Cooperation’s (TCs), tasks and initiatives, including complex and high-risk projects and TCs. They may work individually or with assigned support of Analysts or Associates. When acting as facilitator on an aspect of work, the Principal will have full responsibility for managing delivery of a particular sub

• project, project, task, or activities. These activities may include contributing to assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification and reporting; and assurance. Coordinate project and consultant teams, conduct and/or contribute analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, develop methodologies, monitor outputs/outcomes, contribute specialist input, manage data, review, and develop internal and external publications, negotiate E&S contract terms. Undertake work travel independently, as required As delegated by the Director or Associate Director Head, represent ESD internally and externally at various fora, including project, client, lender and stakeholder meetings and other events. This representation may be supported by more senior staff, as required. Take responsibility for specific thematic policy and/or safeguard area as assigned by the Director or Associate Director Head. Support internal and external capacity building initiatives and mentor and coach staff on environmental, social and green finance matters. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including the streamlining, collection, management, and automation of data. Preparation of internal and external reports, on the Bank’s reporting approach, and methodologies. Work in line with Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Degree in environmental and/or social sciences/economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience. Proven track-record appraising complex environmental and social risks and impacts of a range of projects and/or sectors. Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. European B