Short-term Consultant: Social Specialist

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The consultant will provide input as directed by the Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Manager, Regional Industry Leads, and Lead Specialists in the South Asia region.

Job Responsibilities

• Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision in Direct Investments.-Work with the Lead specialist and contribute to review of E&S issues/risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in multiple sectors (including infrastructure, manufacturing, services and agribusiness), and identification and development of risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions, including through transaction structuring, that support clients in addressing identified issues throughout IFC’s project cycle.
• Supporting Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) projects: Identify key E&S risks associated with PPP/Direct Investment projects against the requirements of the IFC’s Performance Standards.
• Written reports in the form of memoranda or e-mail
• Participation in video and teleconferences with transaction teams and clients
• Site visit reports
• Evaluations of E&S monitoring reports prepared by clients
• Conducting site supervisions

Selection Criteria

• Graduate/ Advanced degree in social science, international development, and sustainable development, or other relevant disciplines.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional Experience in Social risk management of infrastructure projects as well as development and review of safeguards documentation such as Social Impact Assessment, Compliance Audit, Resettlement Action Plan, Livelihood Restoration Plan, Socio-economic studies, and stakeholder/community engagement and consultation activities.

• Relevant experience in South Asia, experience across other developing countries will be advantageous.

• Track record in working with public and private sector clients to identify social risk and issues and develop mitigation measures to ensure compliance with good international industry practice.

• Knowledge of the IFC’s sustainability Framework, Performance Standards, supporting documents such as guidance notes, and other IFC publications on sustainability is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse information sources, draw conclusions from sometimes limited data, and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting situations.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• A good team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, and network effectively across boundaries.

• Exemplary project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Application Process and Budget

Interested candidates, please email your expression of interest (maximum 1 page long) describing why you fit the role, along with your CV/resume. Please send your application package to Ruchika Berry via email at rberry@ifc.org by August 5, 2025. Only applicants who send their resume package via email will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The daily rate will be determined based on the consultant's qualifications and prior experience. This is a local, short-term consulting position, with compensation set on a net basis at the C4 level.

The assignment is expected to begin in August 2025 with an estimated 75 days of work and a contract ending date of June 30, 2026. The consultant needs to be based in Delhi, India.

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