ESG Specialist

Three Pillars Consulting; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Pillars Consulting Limited in Muscat, Oman seeks an experienced ESG Specialist to deliver ESG assessments, reports, and strategies for energy, industrial and private sector clients. The role demands hands-on experience with multi-framework engagements and client-facing delivery.

Immediate start with a 1-year contract extension possible based on performance. The candidate will lead materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, and decarbonization planning, applying standards such as GRI,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ESG assessments, reports and strategies for corporate clients.
• Ability to translate regulatory and voluntary frameworks into client-ready deliverables.
• Comfort leading materiality assessments and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• ESG Reporting preparation and review of sustainability reports aligned with GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD and CSRD.
• Design and deliver ESG strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Develop internal ESG policies and management systems for clients.
• Facilitate materiality assessments including stakeholder surveys and prioritization.
• Lead stakeholder engagement processes to support reporting and strategy mandates.
• Support GHG accounting at product and corporate level per GHG Protocol and ISO 14064/14067.
• Manage client engagements, timelines, deliverables, and communications.

Skills

GRI Standards

IFRS S1/S2

TCFD

CSRD

MSX/DFM/ADX/Tadawul

GHG Protocol

ISO 14064

ISO 14067

CBAM

Materiality Assessments

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Quality Assurance

SBTi / Net Zero Concepts

MS Excel

ClimateTab (ESG software)

Tools

ClimateTab

Job description

Key Administrative Details

• Opportunity Type Full Time Employment
• Location Muscat Oman
• Start Date Immediate As Soon As Possible
• Duration 1 Year Contract Extension Based on Performance

Overall Description

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven ESG Specialist to join our growing team This is not an entry-level role The successful candidate will bring demonstrable hands-on experience delivering ESG assessments reports and strategies to corporate clients i e will be capable of managing complex multi-framework engagements with minimal oversight You will work directly with clients across the energy industrial utilities and private sectors many of whom face pressing international reporting obligations sustainability-linked financing requirements and increasing scrutiny from investors regulators and trading partners The ability to translate complex regulatory and voluntary frameworks into practical client-ready deliverables is essential You should be equally comfortable leading a materiality assessment for a listed company as you are drafting a GRI-aligned disclosure report advising on a decarbonization strategy or engaging stakeholders on a sustainability policy framework Intellectual curiosity precision and professional maturity are non-negotiable

Scope of Work

• ESG Reporting preparation and review of ESG sustainability reports aligned with GRI IFRS S1 S2 TCFD CSRD and GCC-relevant exchange disclosure requirements MSX DFM ADX Tadawul etc
• ESG Strategy Development design and delivery of ESG strategies frameworks and roadmaps that align with client business objectives sector-specific benchmarks and regulatory timelines
• ESG Policy and Framework Development development of internal ESG policies governance structures and management systems that embed sustainability into client operations
• Materiality Assessments facilitation of single and double materiality assessments including stakeholder surveys impact identification and prioritization of material topics
• Stakeholder Engagement design and execution of stakeholder engagement processes to support ESG reporting strategy development and disclosure obligations
• GHG Accounting Support contribution to product-level and corporate-level GHG assessments including Scope12 and3 inventories aligned with GHG Protocol and ISO 1406414067
• Client Management serving as a primary point of contact for client engagements managing timelines deliverables and communication with professionalism and clarity

Key Expectations

In-depth applied knowledge of GRI Standards Universal Sector and Topic Standards Strong working knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2 TCFD and CSRD disclosure requirements Familiarity with GCC-specific ESG and sustainability disclosure standards including MSX DFM ADX Tadawul and other relevant regional exchange requirements Solid grounding in GHG-related standards and regulations including the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard GHG Protocol Scope 2 and3 Standards ISO 14064 ISO 14067 and carbon border mechanisms such as CBAM Experience conducting or facilitating materiality assessments including stakeholder surveys double materiality frameworks and impact prioritization Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement processes in support of ESG reporting and strategy mandates Competence in ESG data collection validation and quality assurance i e understanding what good data looks like and how to challenge what does not Familiarity with ESG rating methodologies and frameworks used by investors MSCI ESG Sustainalytics CDP etc as context for client advisory Experience or strong familiarity with Science Based Targets initiative SBTi net zero frameworks and decarbonization planning at the corporate level Proficiency in MS Excel and report production tools experience with carbon accounting or ESG software platforms such as ClimateTab is a strong advantage

Key Expectations: In-depth, applied knowledge of GRI Standards (Universal, Sector, and Topic Standards) Strong working knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, and CSRD disclosure requirements Familiarity with GCC-specific ESG and sustainability disclosure standards including MSX, DFM, ADX, Tadawul, and other relevant regional exchange requirements Solid grounding in GHG-related standards and regulations including the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, GHG Protocol Scope 2 and 3 Standards, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and carbon border mechanisms such as CBAM Experience conducting or facilitating materiality assessments, including stakeholder surveys, double materiality frameworks, and impact prioritization Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement processes in support of ESG reporting and strategy mandates Competence in ESG data collection, validation, and quality assurance (i.e. understanding what good data looks like and how to challenge what does not) Familiarity with ESG rating methodologies and frameworks used by investors (MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, CDP, etc.) as context for client advisory Experience or strong familiarity with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), net zero frameworks, and decarbonization planning at the corporate level Proficiency in MS Excel and report production tools; experience with carbon accounting or ESG software platforms (such as ClimateTab) is a strong advantage