Environmental and Social Specialist (f/m/d) in the field of environmental and social impact assessment

Welcome to KfW! We are an internationally active development bank that stands for the sustainable development of the environment, society and businesses. As a driving force, we are actively involved in the issues that will shape the world of tomorrow. We promote wind farms, infrastructure projects, schools and hospitals, because meaningful and sustainable projects are our mission. And we rely on the people who work for us! At KfW you will find an environment of transparence and trust. Diversity and inclusion are our practiced values - because only there where many different perspectives come together trend-setting ideas can emerge. This is why we promote your competence, your ideas and your commitment to projects that will improve our world.

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Environmental and Social Specialist (f/m/d) in the field of environmental and social impact assessment

We offer multifaceted tasks

• Categorization and assessment of the environmental and social risks of financing projects of KfW Development Bank and KfW IPEX-Bank in cooperation with project teams. This includes (a) the design and monitoring of in-depth environmental and social studies, (b) the design of management of environmental and social concepts and monitoring during the various project phases (where protection and mitigation measures are required) and (c) the management and supervision of external experts.
• Stakeholder dialogue on the projects of KfW Development Bank and KfW IPEX-Bank in cooperation with the project departments.
• Design and implementation of training courses on regulations and standards as part of the mainstreaming of environmental and social compatibility.
• Further development of technical standards for assessing environmental and social risks and KfW's internal rules and regulations.
• Participation in national and international expert discussions.

Your competencies and experiences

• Master's degree in natural or social sciences, a focus on environmental protection, nature conservation and resource management or a comparable qualification is preferred.
• Expert knowledge and practical experience in the field of environmental and social impact assessment and or due diligence of different sectors (e.g., infrastructure projects, financial sector, nature protection, etc.) particularly in the application of standards and assessment criteria of the World Bank Group (Word Bank E&S Standards, IFC Performance Standards, EHS Guidelines), the EU and the Equator Principles.
• Several years of proven, relevant professional experience in an international context, both in the analysis and assessment of environmental and social impacts and risks and in the design of technical and organizational solutions (E&S Management Systems).
• Very good knowledge of English and at least one other foreign language (French, Portuguese or Spanish) desirable; German language skills are of advantage as German is the working language at KfW.
• Strong analytical skills as well as the ability to quickly evaluate complex interrelationships and present them in an appropriate manner to meet audience needs.
• Flexibility in dealing with heterogeneous topics and requirements.
• Team player with a high degree of communication, cooperation and assertiveness.
• Willingness to travel to non-European countries.

Unsere Benefits

Competitive compensation
• With us, you can expect an appropriate remuneration package with capital-forming benefits and a job ticket.

Diversity and inclusion
• Diversity and equal opportunities are part of everyday life for us as signatories of the Diversity Charter.

Health promotion
• We support your health with over 30 company sports groups to health courses and a staff restaurant.

Personal development & training
• Always up to date with personal and professional development opportunities.

Compability of family & career
• We support you with flexible working hours, home office, 30 days' holiday, individual part-time models and parent-child offices.

Einzigartiger Teamspirit
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You would like to take responsibility and shape the future together with us?
Then we look forward to receiving your application by clicking on the Apply button. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Nina Poppenhäger under the number +49 69 7431 8222.