Operations Social Consultant

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) seeks an Operations Social Consultant to provide technical social support for its Environmental and Social Solutions Division. Based at the Washington, D.C. headquarters, the consultant will work on public‑sector projects across the Caribbean, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework.

Key responsibilities

• Support project teams in supervising public‑sector operations in Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas.
• Conduct at least one supervision mission per assigned project and deliver ongoing social‑aspect support.
• Prepare supervision reports, aide‑mémoires, and written comments on internal and external documents.
• Review terms of reference, draft and final Environmental and Social Assessments, Management Plans and Resettlement Plans.
• Assist in preparing public‑sector operations (categories A, B, C or FI) including Environmental and Social Review Summaries.
• Update environmental and social risk ratings throughout project lifecycles.
• Perform due diligence on E&S issues, especially public consultation processes.

Required profile

• Highly motivated individual with relevant academic background in environmental or social sciences.
• Experience in reviewing and preparing E&S assessments and management plans.
• Ability to travel within the Caribbean region for supervision missions.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting reports and recommendations.

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.