Social Development Specialists
Safeguards and Standards
Safeguards and Standards
The World Bank is currently recruiting several positions for social development specialists with experience in social risk management, particularly in applying the World Bank’s social Safeguards Policies, IFC’s Performance Standards, or similar.
Successful candidates will have knowledge and on the ground experience in addressing issues of social risk in complex and challenging settings, and across sectors. This includes experience with issues related to involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples in different geographic regions and socio-economic contexts; extensive experience with analyzing social risks and impacts on different population groups; coordination of transparent consultative processes; and integration of relevant planning instruments into overall project planning and implementation. Candidates are expected to also have experience in broader areas of social development, such as social inclusion and non-discrimination, and conflict, fragility and violence.
Positions at different levels are advertised, and the successful candidates will be based either in the Bank’s Headquarters in Washington, DC, or in one of the member countries. Information about the individual positions and selection criteria is available on the World Bank’s website. Deadline for applications is December 31st, 2015.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender,nationality, culture and educational background. Women and individuals withdisabilities are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
