Officer, Environmental and Social Sustainability Department (DES) Click to Apply Ref.No: 132 Division/Department: Risk Division/Environmental and Social Sustainability (DES) Position Type: Professional Job Posted: 16-Apr-2025 Closing Date: 15-May-2025, 17:30 (Greece Time) Post Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Appointment Type: Three-year fixed term appointment (internal candidates holding open ended appointments will retain their status if they apply)
Position purpose
The Officer, Environmental and Social Sustainability (DES), contributes to the implementation of the Bank's environmental and social sustainability mandate by promoting environmental and social soundness and sustainability principles in its financing operations.
Key functions and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director DES, the Officer is responsible for the following duties:
Competencies:
Professionalism: maintains a level of expertise and professional knowledge commensurate with the respective position and job description. Results Orientation: demonstrates ability for achieving results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Communication and interaction with impact: Transfers efficiently and effectively information and messages, wields effective tactics for persuasion. Client/stakeholder orientation โ ensures appropriate service of high standard to internal and/or external customers and develops constructive and sustainable business/ customer relationships. Teamwork: effectively cooperates with others aiming at the achievement of team objectives. Cultural sensitivity/Diversity: supports and promotes an environment that holds opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, culture and age. Integrity: maintains standards of objectivity, independence and discretion. Behaves ethically and in consistency with institutional core values. Accountability: exhibits a strong sense of responsibility for oneโs work and resulting consequences. Innovation and change: is open to and applies novel ideas and thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services. Accepts and adapts to changes. Critical thinking: clarifies goals, examines assumptions, evaluates evidence, accomplishes actions, and assesses conclusions.Required knowledge, Skills and Experience
First-level University degree or equivalent in Life, Earth, Social or Environmental Sciences; or Sustainable Finance or Energy Policy; or a first-level University degree in any other area followed by a masterโs degree or equivalent in the above areas. Knowledge of key international environmental, labor, health, safety and public information requirements, norms and standards applicable to public and private sector financing; Expertise in environmental, social, and climate risk and impact assessment practices and tools; Understanding of the primary environmental and social implications associated with manufacturing, telecommunications, infrastructure, transportation, energy and extractive industries, including the relevant prevention and mitigation measures; Familiarity with environmental and social guidelines and Best Available Techniques employed across various industries. At least 5 years of proven relevant working experience in working with environmental and social issues across various projects and processes.Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies, climate mitigation and adaptation strategies applied in extractive, energy, agribusiness, manufacturing and transportation sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in the working language of a Member State. Working experience in the BSTDBโs region of operations. Previous experience in working with environmental and social issues in an international financial institution.For a candidate to participate in the competitive selection for this position, s/he must meet at least the following minimum requirements:
First-level University degree or equivalent in Life, Earth, Social or Environmental Sciences; or Sustainable Finance or Energy Policy; or a first-level University degree in any other area followed by a masterโs degree or equivalent in the above areas. Minimum 5 years of proven relevant working experience in working with environmental and social issues across various projects and processes.