Environmental and Social Study Lead

First Quantum Minerals; Salta; Presencial; ARS 9.750.000 - 12.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading mining company is seeking a Senior Environmental and Social Studies Lead based in Salta, Argentina. This role involves leading environmental compliance studies aligned with international standards, reviewing assessments, and engaging with local communities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in environmental management, with fluency in Spanish and knowledge of the mining industry. This is a two-year fixed-term appointment with travel requirements.

Formación

• 10+ years professional experience in environmental management.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Experience in the Mining Industry is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead environmental and social studies per IFC Performance Standards.
• Review existing environmental reports and data.
• Engage with local communities for Free and Prior Informed Consent.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Environmental management

Community engagement

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Descripción del empleo

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Job description:

Role Overview
We are seeking to appoint a senior professional to lead a study aimed at aligning environmental and social practices of a potential future large-scale mining operation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and Equator Principles (EP4). The study will provide clear pathways to meet all requirements of these standards.This is a two-year fixed-term appointment with an opportunity to extend, based in Salta, Argentina wich involves regular travels to the project site and surrounding project areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of environmental and social studies in line with the IFC Performance Standards and EP4.
• Review existing specialist environmental and social reports, assessments, management plans, and monitoring data.
• Identify and help fill gaps in baseline data, analysis, or management measures needed to meet IFC and EP4 requirements.
• Ensure that the project continues to obtain Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) from local communities.
• Develop a clear set of recommendations and an implementation roadmap.
• Coordinate with external and internal biodiversity, social, and technical specialists.
• Engage widely with internal teams, regulators, potential financiers, and auditors.
• Prepare high-quality reports, analysis, schedules, budgets, and presentations for decision-making.
• Keep track of tasks, activities, and cost control.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or other relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years’ professional experience in environmental management. Experience in social management or community engagement will be advantageous.
• Proven expertise applying IFC Performance Standards, EP4 or similar internationally recognized safeguards.
• Strong technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in Spanish is required, and proficiency in English will be advantageous.
• Experience in the Mining Industry.
• Familiarity with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples would be an asset.

Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Commitment to sustainability and international best practice.

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