Principal, IPAM Environment and Social Compliance

Principal, IPAM Environment and Social Compliance

The primary role of the Principal Compliance is to conduct Environment and Social compliance work in line with the mandate, approach, and procedures set in the Project Accountability Policy. Such compliance work is vis‑à‑vis the Environmental and Social Policy and relevant aspects of the Access to Information Policy of the Bank.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Compliance, the Principal will also support the Outreach and Advisory functions of the department as needed and relevant to the Principal Compliance functions and provide substantive inputs for the establishment of internal operational guidelines and updating of investigative methodologies.

• Conducting efficient, timely and effective project management, managing case progress, schedules, budgets, stakeholder engagement and data sharing, including on most complex cases handled by IPAM;
• Reviewing and analysing complaint submissions for linkages to the EBRD Environmental and Social Policy, Public Information Policy and PAP registration / eligibility criteria;
• Assessing compliance with relevant provisions of the Environmental and Social Policy and the Access to Information Policy, national and supranational legal requirements and relevant international conventions and agreements, based on the evidence gathered.
• Identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders, for the purposes of information gathering and organisation interviews and site visits;
• Arranging and participating in interviews and site missions as needed, showing appropriate communications skills, and accurate recording with the use of interpreters as required.
• Corresponding with relevant Bank departments, Clients and Complainants.
• Managing (both technically and contractually) external consultants supporting cases’ assessments.
• Conducting in‑depth policy‑based compliance analysis around ESIA / E&S issues;
• Drafting robust, high‑quality reports (e.g., Compliance Assessment Reports, Compliance Review Reports, Terms of Reference, Monitoring Reports) which can withstand high levels of internal and external scrutiny;
• Assisting in the identification, drafting of terms of reference and management of independent technical experts.
• Responding to highly sensitive communications and inquiries raised by international civil society, complainants, Bank Management, the Board of Directors and clients;
• Implementing safety and retaliation risk mitigation measures;
• Ensuring information security and confidentiality issues relevant to investigations are observed throughout a compliance review process.
• Designing, organising training and outreach initiatives;
• Monitoring the implementation commitments established through PAP case processes, engaging with all parties to determine when all actions have been satisfactorily implemented;
• Leading on advisory recommendations and workshops for Bank Management;
• Coordinating certain IPAM engagements and deliverables for the Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network; and
• Considering the work of other independent accountability mechanisms where appropriate and coordinating case work when and as relevant.

• Liaising as required with relevant internal and external stakeholder groups, including complainants, civil society organisations, international development organisations, independent accountability mechanisms, and other relevant offices in EBRD.
• Liaising with the compliance/investigation units of other multilateral development banks.
• Preparing of outreach materials and participating in relevant meetings as required.

• Contributing to the ongoing development of professional practices within IPAM;
• Undertake work travel as required;
• Performing other assignments or tasks as determined by the CAO and Compliance Lead.

• A degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as Environment, Social sciences, Human Rights, International Development, Conflict resolution, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Solid knowledge, and demonstrated relevant work experience, in the application of International Development…