Operations Social Consultant

About the role

The Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an Operations Social Consultant to support its Environmental and Social Solutions Division. Based at the Washington, D.C. headquarters, the role provides technical social expertise for public‑sector projects across the Caribbean region, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework.

Key responsibilities

• Assist 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 produce supervision reports and aide‑mémoires.
• Review and comment on terms of reference, Environmental and Social Assessments, Management Plans, and Resettlement Plans.
• Prepare initial Environmental and Social Review Summaries and update Environmental and Social Risk Ratings throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide written recommendations to internal and external stakeholders and support the preparation of category A, B, C or FI operations with high E&S risks.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, environmental studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in social impact assessment, resettlement planning, or public‑sector project supervision.
• Familiarity with the IDB Environmental and Social Policy Framework and international safeguard standards.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities, with fluency in English.

Required skills

What we offer

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