E&G COORDINATOR DUBAI/MOROCCO

AMEA Power; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Environmental and Social Manager to oversee project development activities. The role involves coordinating E&S tasks, managing consultants, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills in English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with international E&S standards, IFC Performance Standards, and Equator Principles.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental and social activities during project development.
• Manage specialist consultants for complex E&S due diligence, studies, and monitoring.
• Prepare periodic reports on E&S monitoring activities.

Skills

Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards

Understanding of E&S issues in relevant sectors

Insight into E&S practice implementation challenges

Familiarity with policy development and monitoring processes

Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and World Bank EHS Guidelines

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Fluent in English and French

Education

Master's degree in environmental engineering, sciences, sustainable finance, sociology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate environmental and social activities during project development.
2. Assess gaps against company E&S requirements/policies during due diligence and identify opportunities for value addition.
3. Manage specialist consultants for complex E&S due diligence, studies, and monitoring.
4. Support negotiations with portfolio companies to embed E&S rights in legal agreements, including E&S action plans.
5. Assist in preparing project E&S management systems, policies, and procedures, and oversee the implementation of E&S action plans.
6. Conduct site visits, monitor E&S plan implementation, review reports, and record ongoing performance.
7. Resolve E&S non-compliance issues and develop corrective action plans with follow-up procedures.
8. Coordinate daily E&S tasks performed by project company teams.
9. Monitor compliance with E&S policies and requirements, including participation in meetings.
10. Coordinate communication between international and local E&S consultants.
11. Participate in meetings, providing technical E&S information and follow-up.
12. Contribute to E&S training for internal teams and project companies.
13. Support project discussions with international financing institutions on E&S topics.
14. Oversee the preparation and implementation of project documentation, including policies and management plans.
15. Supervise environmental, social, health, and occupational safety activities.
16. Assist in reviewing and implementing E&S action plans.
17. Prepare periodic reports on E&S monitoring activities.
18. Support onboarding and training of new E&S team members.
19. Maintain ISO Certifications and support corporate sustainability activities.
20. Engage in ad hoc projects, such as external E&S communications and reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with international E&S standards, IFC Performance Standards, and Equator Principles.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.
• Master's degree in environmental engineering, sciences, sustainable finance, sociology, or related field.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards.
• Understanding of E&S issues in relevant sectors.
• Insight into E&S practice implementation challenges.
• Familiarity with policy development and monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and World Bank EHS Guidelines.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management and data analysis abilities.
• Attention to detail.

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