Operations Social Consultant (International Staff)

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking an Operations Social Consultant to join its Environmental and Social Solutions Division. Based at the Washington, D.C. headquarters, the consultant will support the Bank’s strategic environmental and social priorities across public‑sector projects in the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams supervising public‑sector operations in Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas.
• Conduct supervision missions, prepare reports, and deliver written comments on project documents.
• Review and draft Environmental and Social Assessments, Management Plans, Resettlement Plans, and related terms of reference.
• Assist in the preparation of Environmental and Social Review Summaries and update risk ratings throughout project lifecycles.
• Facilitate public consultation processes and ensure compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in social sciences, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Experience working on public‑sector projects with environmental and social components.
• Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with international E&S safeguard policies.

Required skills

What we offer

• International staff position with visa and relocation support.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Collaborative, inclusive and agile work environment.