Lead Environmental and Social Standards Specialist - Risk Analytics and Reporting

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking a Lead Environmental and Social Standards Specialist to establish and lead its E&S Risk Analytics and Reporting unit. This role is within the WBG Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Vice Presidency, which is responsible for group-wide institutional risk oversight. The new E&S Risk Department, operating as an independent second line of defense, monitors and evaluates the environmental and social performance of projects designed and delivered by operational teams at the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA. The Lead Specialist will manage a team of E&S specialists and data analysts/scientists, establish data governance and analytics frameworks, and oversee the integration of information management systems and reporting protocols. The position aims to improve accountability and credibility by enhancing E&S risk analytics and reporting capabilities, including the deployment of AI tools.

Requirements

Strategic vision and ability to align the unit’s work with WBG priorities.
Advanced degree in relevant discipline (e.g. environmental management, science, social sciences, engineering, data science or other related discipline)
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years in WBG’s E&S, investment and/or advisory work,
Advanced knowledge of WBG Risk Management practices, WBG ESF and/or the IFC’s Sustainability Framework and its implementation.
Strong analytical skills including familiarity with available data analytics tools, demonstrated expertise in E&S risk analytics, including portfolio and project-level risk E&S assessment.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written with the ability to convey complex E&S risk analytics to diverse audiences.
Compliance with World Bank Group selection criteria, such as effective team leadership, cross-functional influence, openness to innovation, and commitment to developing emerging talent.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with E&S risk reporting, information management, UX/UI tools, and related IT tools will be a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the Environmental and Social Risk Analytics and Reporting Unit, including managing a team of E&S specialists and data analysts/scientists.
Establish, implement and maintain an E&S data governance framework for WBG building upon existing data management policies and procedures.
Develop the E&S Risk Analytics and Reporting framework building upon the existing portfolio databases and internal tools.
Oversee the integration and enhancements of current information management and reporting protocols, databases, dashboards and other software tools.
Improve, and apply innovative approaches to deploy AI tools for enhanced E&S Risk Analytics and Reporting.
Develop and maintain systems for the collection, storage, and management of E&S risk data from project teams, country offices, and external sources.
Coordinate and liaise with the regional operational teams, E&S risk and accountability teams and other internal stakeholders to ensure the most relevant information and data is captured.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and security in line with WBG data governance policies.
Integrate data from multiple sources, including the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), Implementation Status and Results Reports (ISRs), IFC 360 and other relevant platforms.
Enhance the current suite of E&S KPIs and metrics for WBG projects to align with the WBG Enterprise Risk Management taxonomy.
Integrate, enhance and maintain tools, models, and methodologies for assessing and analyzing operational E&S risks from WBG project operations, including appropriate use of AI.
Building upon existing project level data and information sources, integrate and maintain a dashboard of the WBG projects.
Analyzing E&S data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Leveraging the E&S risk analytics, monitor key risks indicator to timely alert decision makers of potential issues and inform mitigation strategies.
Oversee and prepare the integrated risk report for the senior management of WBG.
Oversee the preparation of regular E&S risk analytics reports (quarterly, annual, ad hoc) for management and the Board, portfolio dashboards and risk heatmaps with accurate up-to-date information and user-friendly creative data visualizations in line with the management reporting requirements, covering relevant E&S KPIs and metrics.
Contribute to quarterly portfolio reviews by senior management, quarterly risk reporting to the Board and WBG annual reports.
Provide portfolio intelligence and reports as requested by WBG senior management, operational teams and other internal stakeholders, including the Board from time to time.
Using internal portfolio E&S risk related data, develop special thematic reports, issue papers and other information assets.
Coordinate with and contribute to the “Knowledge Bank” with E&S related data, information and knowledge.