About the department

The Investments department’s main result area is to engage in partnerships to conduct investment activities and facilitate/implement capacity building (non-financial) services that contribute to the creation of social impact with a sufficient financial return.

Job Purpose:

As Social Performance and Sustainability Officer, you will support the implementation of Oikocredit’s ESG processes within the region. Your role will ensure alignment with our social performance and environmental ambitions contributing to our mission of maximizing social impact while maintaining financial sustainability.

Result Areas of the Job:

• Quality Implementation: Ensure the proper implementation of Oikcoredit’s ESG policy safeguarding the quality of ESG data by reviewing use of ESG scorecards, annual Social Performance Management monitoring, and ESAP (environmental and social action planning) as part of due diligence. Provide related training to regional staff and partners.
• Regional Integration: Oversee the integration of social impact performance management (SPM) into investment processes.
• Networking and Liaison: Liaise with other departments on SPS initiatives to bring regional perspectives to the global level and vice versa, informing and further developing Oikocredit’s approach to social performance management.
• Program Design and Fundraising: Co-design programs and fundraising initiatives related to social and environmental performance management, addressing ESG weaknesses identified through social due diligence or ESG monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review the standard social due diligence conducted on organisations by colleagues and provide assessment support for development of complex social impact solutions.
• Review and support development of action plans to strengthen partners’ social and environmental performance and identify areas for potential interventions.
• Train new staff (investments – credit/equity) on social performance management processes and the use of SEPM tools in social due diligence, including ESG scorecards
• Liaise with Oikocredit’s sustainable impact department for capacity building fundraising and by providing input and ideas to develop global programs.
• Communications Coordination: Occasionally coordinate regional communications activities in support of global communications.
• Support the annual social performance monitoring and reporting process by providing regional data, including updates of ESG scorecards in MCAC and active ESG action plans of partners in the region.
• Support to Specialist: Provide support to the Social Performance and Sustainability Specialist from South America on topics related to the Global SP mandate.

Education, skills and experience

• Advanced academic degree, preferably in the field of economics, organisational development, microfinance or business administration, with a specialisation in international development, adult learning or social performance management.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience and knowledge of development projects, especially in the inclusive finance sector or agriculture.
• Analytical skills related to the social and environmental aspects of organizations and their related financial effects on the organisations.
• Project management, monitoring and evaluation knowledge and experience
• Database management skills and strong knowledge of Excel and Word
• Familiar with inclusive finance, renewable energy project financing, agriculture finance or equity
• Knowledge and experience with strategy formulation is a plus
• Research and analytic writing skills would be a plus
• Workshop facilitation skills and adult learning methodologies are a plus
• Fluency in English (oral and written)

Competencies

Initiative; Cooperation; Result orientation; Market orientation; Problem analysis and assessment; Convincing ability; Verbal communication and presentation; Planning and organizing.

Additional remarks

The role is open for 36 hours a week (90%) and can be based in either Guatemala or Costa Rica.

What We Offer:

• A great onboarding and induction programme
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change.
• Professional Growth: Engage in capacity-building initiatives and networking opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button.

Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.