E&S / Environmental Officer

ICF International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF International in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist to support compliance, monitor projects, and coordinate with teams and agencies on E&S matters.

The role focuses on safeguarding activities, field inspections, and documentation across urban projects, with opportunities to contribute to reporting and capacity-building workshops.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related field.
• 5 years experience in environmental/social safeguards and urban projects preferred. Relevant backgrounds include safeguard compliance, environmental monitoring, environmental management plans, site inspections and government project documentation.
• E&S safeguard monitoring; field inspection; compliance documentation; technical document review; risk identification; corrective-action tracking; project-team coordination; report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable environmental and social safeguard requirements
• Review E&S aspects of DPRs, technical documents, work plans and reports
• Identify environmental and social risks associated with project activities
• Undertake field inspections and document compliance observations
• Maintain safeguard monitoring records and checklists
• Coordinate safeguard matters with the project team, contractors and relevant agencies
• Track issues and support corrective actions and follow-up
• Provide E&S inputs to progress reports and CITIIS platform reporting
• Support stakeholder consultations on environmental or social matters
• Assist with safeguard-related workshops and capacity building

Skills

Environmental safeguards

Environmental monitoring

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Environmental Management

Tools

CITIIS platform

Job description

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company that partners with governments, businesses, and organizations to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Combining deep domain expertise with data, technology, and innovative thinking, ICF delivers solutions across areas such as energy, climate, environment, public policy, infrastructure, healthcare, social programs, and digital transformation. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and client success, ICF helps organizations navigate change and build a more sustainable and resilient future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable environmental and social safeguard requirements
• Review E&S aspects of DPRs, technical documents, work plans and reports
• Identify environmental and social risks associated with project activities
• Undertake field inspections and document compliance observations
• Maintain safeguard monitoring records and checklists
• Coordinate safeguard matters with the project team, contractors and relevant agencies
• Track issues and support corrective actions and follow-up
• Provide E&S inputs to progress reports and CITIIS platform reporting
• Support stakeholder consultations on environmental or social matters
• Assist with safeguard-related workshops and capacity building

Required skills and abilities

• Degree or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related field.
• 5 years experience in environmental/social safeguards and urban projects preferred. Relevant backgrounds include safeguard compliance, environmental monitoring, environmental management plans, site inspections and government project documentation.
• E&S safeguard monitoring; field inspection; compliance documentation; technical document review; risk identification; corrective-action tracking; project-team coordination; report writing.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Bangalore Client Office (IB88)