LENDERS E&S COMPLIANCE LEADER

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an E&S Consultant to oversee environmental and social compliance for a major solar project. This role involves close coordination with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to international standards, and managing compliance reporting. You will lead efforts in stakeholder engagement, conduct site inspections, and support project management teams in maintaining high E&S standards. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a strong background in environmental and social governance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as E&S Consultant for Project Sponsors and Lenders interactions.
• Proven knowledge of IFC PS requirements and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with E&S standards and regulations throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage E&S Management System and Plans in cooperation with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular E&S site inspections and monitor implementation of management plans.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Social Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Technical Writing

HSE Compliance

Project Management

Risk Evaluation

Renewable Energy Compliance

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental or Social Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position will be based in Iraq on Ratawi Solar project (or at the Dubai project office) and strongly involved in project preparation, monitoring, and execution.

Close cooperation with TEEP Ratawi affiliate and other GGIP projects will be necessary.

Lender E&S compliance management for SPV :

• Adopt and deploy PROJECTs, Company’s E&S standards, ambitions, and commitments.
• Provide active support to PROJECT to ensure compliance with applicable regulation and standards throughout its lifetime (local regulation, lenders’ requirements - IFC, Company standards, and commitments towards E&S).
• Define, where applicable, and follow-up on the status of project’s E&S studies and plans, associated planning, and budgets.
• Raise, report, and resolve any E&S incident.
• Report progress of E&S activities to the SPV HSE Management and support reporting to the Company head office.
• Participate and represent the SPV during meetings with key external stakeholders/communities and during site visits (Authorities / Consultants / Lenders / Contractors).
• Prepare, manage, and update SPP E&S Management System and Plans (including Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Grievance mechanism, Biodiversity Management Plan, etc.) in close cooperation with the GGIP Affiliate.

Transverse coordination, related to Lenders :

• Ensure close coordination with TEEP Ratawi affiliate E&S team.
• Ensure close coordination with REN E&S team.
• Participate in various HSE and E&S coordination meetings as required.
• Gather and consolidate PROJECT E&S reporting database (including Sustainab’ALL KPIs) and ensure timely reporting as per PROJECT and other applicable requirements.
• Participate in environmental risk evaluations for audits or technical reviews for internal approval processes if requested.
• Be the E&S focal point for the Lenders and the Technical advisor consultant through the ESDD / ESAP process.
• Ensure quality control of E&S studies and validate deliverables.
• Request timely support from the E&S experts of the Company headquarter for revision and validation of scope of work and studies deliverables.
• Have experience and familiarity with Lenders’ expectations related to E&S topics and financing agreements.
• Prepare monthly IFC compliance reports.
• Coordinate and follow-up on quarterly Lender IESC site visits.
• Prepare bi-annual monitoring reports for Lenders and follow up on actions.

Ensure implementation of E&S requirements by Contractors :

• Review and approve EPC Construction E&S management plans (CESMP) prior to EPC contract signature and commencement (for both OHTL and PV).
• Monitor and control the implementation of EPC CESMP.
• Ensure good coordination between EPC CESMP and SPV ESMS.
• Participate in HSE meetings with Contractors’ Environmental Managers and CLRs, ensuring E&S topics are addressed.
• Conduct regular E&S site inspections.

Ensure TEEPRH Social Performance Strategy adherence :

• Report to the Sustainability Manager and coordinate with the Sustainability team on all Social Performance matters.
• Ensure Solar Contractors apply & report SP Requirements to the affiliate via enforced mechanisms.

This position is mainly based in Basra - FX.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental or Social engineering or similar.
• Advanced level English (both written and spoken).
• Arabic is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years as E&S Consultant for Project Sponsors and Lenders interactions and/or similar experience.
• Experience in IFC PS, EBRD compliance follow-up.
• Experience in ESIA processing of renewable projects.
• Experience in ESDD reporting and Lender’s requirements follow-up.
• Experience in construction environmental and social management.
• Experience in local stakeholder management.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of International E&S requirements.
• Proven knowledge of IFC PS requirements.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Strong skills in transverse management.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to HSE topics.
• Organizational skills and agility.
• Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and improving health & safety, and environment management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.