ESG Executive – ESIA & ESDD

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking an ESG professional to support ESIA/ESDD activities for renewable energy projects in India. You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, collect data, resolve lender queries, and track environmental and social risks and mitigations.

The role involves assisting in Preliminary ESIA preparation, reviewing ESIA/ESDD reports, and ensuring alignment with Indian regulations and IFC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental disciplines.
• 1–2 years of experience in ESG, ESIA/ESDD, sustainability or renewable energy.
• Basic understanding of IFC Performance Standards and E&S risk management.
• Good report writing, analytical and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESIA/ESDD studies with external consultants and internal project teams.
• Review project information, layouts/KMZs, land details, permits, and E&S documentation.
• Support preparation of Preliminary ESIA and review of ESIA/ESDD reports.
• Identify and track environmental and social risks, gaps, and mitigation measures.
• Support review of key E&S aspects including land, biodiversity, water, labour, H&S, community impacts, stakeholder engagement and cultural heritage.
• Review compliance with Indian regulations, IFC Performance Standards and lender requirements.

Skills

ESG/ESIA

Coordination

Risk assessment

Report writing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder comms

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering

Geography/Social Sciences

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an ESG professional with approximately 1 year of experience to support Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) activities for renewable energy (Solar and Wind Asset) projects.

The role will involve coordinating with internal project teams, external consultants, supporting data collection and review, discussions and resolving lender and stakeholder's queries, and identifying environmental and social risks; tracking mitigation measures; and assisting in the preparation of Preliminary ESIA, and review of ESIA/ESDD reports in line with applicable regulatory requirements and applicable E&S standards, and implementation of management plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESIA/ESDD studies with external consultants and internal project teams.
• Review project information, layouts/KMZs, land details, permits, and E&S documentation.
• Support preparation of Preliminary ESIA and review of ESIA/ESDD reports.
• Identify and track environmental and social risks, gaps, and mitigation measures.
• Support review of key E&S aspects including land, biodiversity, water, labour, H&S, community impacts, stakeholder engagement and cultural heritage .
• Review compliance with applicable Indian regulations, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and lender requirements .
• Participate in site visits and document E&S observations.
• Coordinate responses to lender, investor, consultant and stakeholder queries .
• Track implementation of ESMPs, CAPs and E&S commitments .
• Maintain E&S trackers, risk registers, dashboards and project documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, ESG, Social Sciences, Geography or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in ESG, ESIA/ESDD, E&S consulting, sustainability or renewable energy .
• Basic understanding of IFC Performance Standards and E&S risk management .
• Good report writing, analytical and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint .