[Hiring] Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Specialist – South & Southeast Asia Consultant @Dexis

Role Description

The Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Specialist – South & Southeast Asia Consultant supports a U.S. Government organization in evaluating environmental and social risks across projects in South and Southeast Asia. This role ensures that investments meet international environmental and social standards and contribute to sustainable development objectives.

The consultant serves as a regional specialist responsible for conducting assessments, supporting compliance, and monitoring project performance across a diverse portfolio. The role requires strong analytical capability and regional expertise.

This is a full-time Independent Consultant (IC) position.

Responsibilities

• Task 1. Environmental and Social Project Assessment and Monitoring
  • The IC will focus on the environmental and social assessment and monitoring of DFC Sub-Saharan Africa projects, and may support projects in other geographies as needed.
  • Coordinate across the E&S Divisions to ensure consistency of the assessment of environmental and social performance of DFC projects.
  • Assess environmental and social risks and performance against the following frameworks:
    • DFC’s Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP, April 2024).
    • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (January 2012).
    • Applicable local, national, and international environmental and social legislation.
    • International laws including conventions and treaties adopted by the host country.
    • Applicable World Bank Group EHS Guidelines and other relevant sector-specific IFC guidance documents.
  • Review the adequacy of environmental and social documentation for projects.
  • Review the adequacy of environmental and social action plans, including measures, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prepare a gap analysis, draft approval memo, and draft action plan to achieve compliance.
  • Provide guidance to prospective clients regarding environmental and social requirements.
  • Support the development of terms of reference for external support for addressing the E&S action plan.
  • Coordinate among the E&S Divisions and project investment teams to ensure consistency in interpretation and application of requirements.
  • Review project reports and plans submitted as conditions of DFC contracts.
  • Monitor the actual environmental, social, health, and safety impacts of previously approved DFC projects.
  • Prepare reports on the status of environmental and social performance of active DFC projects.
  • Liaise with DFC E&S Division staff, Environment and Social Specialists of co-lenders, and/or consultants.
• Task 2. Site Visits – Environmental and Social Due Diligence and/or Monitoring
  • Perform site-based due diligence or monitoring for environmental and social compliance.
  • Request meetings with appropriate organizations including local government, affected communities, and civil society.
  • Prepare a written report describing the findings of each site visit and submit within 15 days of completion.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in conducting or reviewing environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs).
• Experience in applying the IFC Performance Standards.
• Sound understanding of principles, standards, and guidelines used in environmental and social impact assessment.
• At least five years of experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and/or the private sector in Latin America.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and methods used in conducting environmental and social impact assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply international, foreign, and U.S. Government policies, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of effective environmental and social management systems.
• Ability to engage effectively with representatives of domestic and foreign governments, U.S. industry, and NGOs.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of database management applications, global positioning systems (GPS), and other technology tools.
• Working knowledge of one or more official languages in DFC project countries.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.