LENDERS E&S COMPLIANCE LEADER

TotalEnergies Marketing Maroc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an experienced Environmental and Social Consultant for projects in Iraq and Dubai. The role involves ensuring compliance with E&S standards, managing stakeholder relations, and overseeing E&S management plans. Candidates should have a strong understanding of international requirements, proven experience in similar roles, and proficiency in English. This challenging position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as E&S Consultant for Project Sponsors and Lenders.
• Experience in IFC PS and EBRD compliance follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of International E&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage E&S compliance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Supervise E&S due diligence process and ensure quality control.
• Monitor E&S requirements implementation by contractors.

Skills

Environmental or Social Engineering

Advanced level English

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Transverse management

Organizational skills

Agility

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 into the project preparation, monitoring and execution.

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

Responsibilities:

1. 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 incidents. Report progress of E&S activities to the SPV HSE Management and support in reporting to the Company head office. Participate and be the SPV representative during meetings with key external stakeholders/communities and during site visits (with 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.
2. Transverse coordination, related to Lenders: Ensure close coordination with TEEP Ratawi affiliate E&S team and REN E&S team. Participate in various HSE and E&S coordination meetings. Gather and consolidate PROJECT E&S reporting database (including Sustainab’ALL KPIs) and ensure timely reporting. Participate in environmental risk evaluations for audits or technical reviews.
3. Supervise lenders E&S Due Diligence process: Act as the E&S focal point for the Lenders and the Technical advisor consultant through the ESDD / ESAP process. Ensure E&S studies quality control and validate deliverables. Request support from the Company headquarter E&S experts for scope of work and studies validation. Ensure familiarity with Lenders’ expectations related to E&S topics and financing agreements. Manage monthly IFC compliance reporting, quarterly Lender IESC site visits, and bi-annual monitoring reports.
4. Ensure implementation of E&S requirements by Contractors: Review and approve EPC Construction E&S management plans (CESMP) prior to EPC contract signature and start. Monitor and control the implementation of EPC CESMP. Ensure coordination between EPC CESMP and SPV ESMS. Participate in HSE meetings with Contractors’ Environmental Managers. Conduct regular E&S site inspections.
5. Ensure TEEPRH Social Performance Strategy adherence: Report to Sustainability Manager and coordinate with the Sustainability team on Social Performance matters. Ensure contractors report and adhere to SP requirements through 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.
• Work experience: Minimum 5 years as E&S Consultant for Project Sponsors and Lenders interactions and/or similar roles.
• 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.