About MCA
The Government of Belize (GoB), together with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), is in the process of establishing an independent executing agency called the Millennium Challenge Account – Belize (MCA-B). MCC is a U.S. government agency focused on assisting countries and is dedicated to good governance, economic freedom, and investing in people. The MCA-B will be created by an act of Parliament to undertake the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Government of Belize under the Compact, which is expected to be signed in September 2024. The MCA-B is located in Belize City.
Belize compact
In December 2021, MCC’s Board of Directors selected Belize as eligible to develop a five-year grant agreement known as a “compact” that will include two separate projects:
Director, Environmental & Social Performance
Position Objective
The Director of Environmental & Social Performance (ESP) , under the supervision of the Executive Director, will lead the ESP Unit and with the support of the Executive Director, provides technical input and guidance to ensure the environmental and social performance objectives of all Compact-funded activities. This involves ensuring compliance of the Compact activities with relevant national environmental and social laws and regulations, MCC Environmental Guidelines, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards on Environment and Social Sustainability (IFC PS).
Responsibilities
The ESP Director will be expected to carry out the following among his/her primary responsibilities:
Required Competencies
Preferred Competencies
How to apply
To access positions’ profile requirements and submit applications, please visit https://belize-jobs.tenderwell.app/. The following documents should accompany applications:
If you encounter challenges when applying online, please contact belize@developmentaid.org for assistance.
The closing date for receiving applications is September 19th, 2024. Only applications received through the online portal (Tenderwell) will be considered. Any applications received through other channels will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
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