Principal Environmental and Social Audit Specialist

il y a 2 semaines


Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire African Development Bank Temps plein

African Development Bank

The premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.

Job Title: Environmental and Social (E&S) Audit Specialist

Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Environmental and Social Audit Specialist will:

  • Lead and Support Environmental and Social Audits: Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental and social (E&S) components of internal audits across Bank-financed operations, including public and private sector projects.
  • Assess Compliance with Safeguards Requirements: Monitor and evaluate whether Bank operations are aligned with the environmental and social provisions outlined in project financing agreements, including Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), and relevant national legislation.
  • Review Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems: Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of environmental and social risk management frameworks across Bank-financed operations.

Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related field, a recognized audit or safeguards-related certification, and at least six years of progressive experience conducting environmental and/or social audits. Fluency in English or French is required, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Responsibilities also include providing technical advisory support, contributing to audit methodology and capacity building, and sharing knowledge within the team and across the Bank through briefings, training events, peer learning, and participation in relevant professional forums.

The African Development Bank seeks a dedicated Environmental and Social (E&S) Audit Specialist to strengthen its internal audit capabilities concerning environmental and social safeguards.



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