Overview
The Investigation Officer is a compliance position within the Inspection Panel, responsible for conducting investigations into World Bank-financed projects to determine compliance with operational policies and procedures, and reporting findings to the Board of Executive Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed and extensive background research and analysis.
- Collate and assess data and information as inputs to Panel reports.
- Provide technical expertise on environmentally related issues.
- Review and fact check Panel documents and reports with a focus on environmental risks, impacts and compliance issues.
- Providing advice with regards to the interpretation and application of environmental and social policies, standards and guidelines.
- Participate in field visits and site inspections.
- Participate, and sometimes, lead in the drafting of Panel reports and other documents.
- Participate, and sometimes, lead in the preparation and organization of field visits.
- Engage with Requesters, affected people, communities, CSOs, NGOs and other stakeholders.
- Support engagements with Bank Management and the Board of Executive Directors and their advisors.
- Support the management of experts and consultants retained by the Panel.
- Support outreach and inreach activities and maintain communications with stakeholders.
- Contribute to and collaborate with in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned.
Required Experience
- At least 6 years’ relevant experience.
- Experience with international development.
- Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social policies and standards or those of other Multilateral Development Banks.
- Knowledge of the World Bank Group’s or equivalent Multilateral Development Bank’s organizational structure, operations, policies, practices, procedure.
- Knowledge of independent accountability mechanisms and the practical applicability of compliance work.
- Operational experience in managing environmental assessment processes and in designing and implementing mitigation measures to manage risks and meet environmental and social standards and safeguard policies.
- Experience of direct participation in projects from early development to conclusion.
Qualifications
An advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental sciences or engineering, environmental management or environmental policy.
