Compile summary report to prepare for revision of IFC performance standards

Compile a summary report for the revision of the IFC performance standards.

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Compile a summary report for the revision of the IFC performance standards.

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Working experience in environmental and social impact assessments is required.
A degree in a related field is required.
Strong research and analytical skills are required.

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One of the main threats to great apes is habitat loss. This loss is often driven by agricultural expansion or extractives industries and their associated infrastructure. GRASP has been working closely with the IUCN task force on extractive industries (ARRC = Avoid, Reduce, Restore and Conserve) to advice on specific projects but also to provide input on the performance standards of development banks including the International Finance Corporation (IFC). IFC has announced that it intends to start a review of its Sustainability Framework to which the performance standards belong in late 2025. The objective of this online volunteering assignment is to compile information to advice on specific projects and the upcoming revision of the IFC performance standards.

The objective of this assignment is to work with the IUCN ARRC taskforce (see below), GRASP partners, other teams in UNEP involved in the topic to prepare a summary report which will be used to inform the review process of the International Finance Corporations Sustainability Framework and to advice on specific IFC projects. Specific duties include: - liaise with the ARRC taskforce and GRASP partners - study IFC performance standards - analyse work conducting by UNEP and partners in the Congo Basin designed to minimise impact of large scale development projects on the environment - study existing GRASP and IUCN work on performance standards - summarise findings and recommendations in a summary report

Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills. Working experience in environmental and social impact assessments is required, background in both biological sciences and legal/social sciences is desirable. A degree in a related field is required.

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Can you describe a time when you successfully conducted research for a project?	The interviewer is assessing your research skills and experience.	Highlight a specific project, your role, and the outcome.
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