Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist Roster
About the firm
CrossBoundary (CB) Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of finance institutions (DFI's), foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Job Description
CB is establishing a roster of independent Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialists to support DFI clients on short-term, demand‑driven technical studies and advisory assignments. Specialists will be engaged on an as‑needed basis, with specific scopes, timelines, and levels of effort defined through individual task orders issued over the duration of the panel. Task orders may involve standalone technical studies or targeted inputs into broader investment, due diligence, or monitoring assignments in any of the following disciplines:
Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management (pollution prevention, resource efficiency, emissions, waste, process safety, fire & life safety, contractor management)
Social Performance (stakeholder engagement, community interface, grievance mechanisms, land access, resettlement, and livelihoods)
Labor and Working Conditions (including supply chain labor risks)
Financial Intermediary E&S Systems and Portfolio Management (ESMS design, implementation, and subproject oversight)
Community Health, Safety, and Security (traffic safety, emergency preparedness, security practices)
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Water Resources, Hydrogeology, and Effluent Control
Air Quality and Noise Management
Gender-based Violence / Sexual Exploitation and Abuse / Sexual Harassment Risk Management
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
Climate, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessment
Industrial Processes, Waste, and Tailings Engineering
Requirements
10+ years of relevant E&S experience in one or more of the disciplines listed above, including on-the-ground work in emerging markets
Demonstrated experience applying international lender standards, including the IFC Performance Standards (IFC PS), to complex projects
Experience developing and/or reviewing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and associated management plans (e.g., ESMPs), including for complex industrial projects
Experience conducting E&S due diligence and compliance monitoring for international lenders and Development Finance Institutions / Multilateral Development Banks (DFIs/MDBs), including site visits and preparation of lender-facing reports
A collaborative approach to working with teams, clients and other stakeholders
Additional eligibility requirements (e.g., nationality, security clearance) may apply for specific task orders and will be defined at task‑order stage
Interested in applying?
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you’re passionate about what we’re building, apply! We want to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to our [email protected]