Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Manager

PW PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PW PHILIPPINES CORPORATION is seeking a senior environmental and social safeguards expert to lead ESIA, ESMP, and ESDD activities across infrastructure, energy and development projects. You will translate complex regulations into actionable client guidance and manage multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years’ experience with ESG standards, stakeholder engagement, and climate risk assessment, including familiarity with IFC and ADB frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental and social safeguards.
• Strong track record in ESIA/ESMP/ESDD and climate risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESIA, ESDD, ESMP activities across infrastructure, energy and development projects.
• Translate regulations into practical client guidance and actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure IFC/ADB alignment.

Skills

ESG risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

ESIA/ESMP/ESDD

Climate risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Educational Background

• Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Social Sciences, International Development or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications (e.g., ISO 14001 or EIA-related accreditations, social safeguards training) are an advantage.

Professional Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience environmental and social safeguards or related field/s across infrastructure, energy, financial, or development sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or providing technical leadership on projects for private sector or IFI-financed initiatives, including
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs/EIA)
• Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD)
• Preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and corrective action plans
• Climate Risk Assessment (CRA)
• Designing and executing stakeholder engagement strategies, community consultation processes, grievance redress mechanisms, and social risk Stakeholder engagement, grievance redress, and social risk mitigation plans
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams

Technical and Sectoral Expertise

• Sectoral experience on E&S risks across infrastructure (transport, urban development, water), energy (renewables, energy transition, just transition), industrial development, and natural resources will be highly valued.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and policy requirements related to environmental protection, climate change, and social inclusion, and translate these into practical actionable recommendations for clients.
• Experience contributing to feasibility studies incorporating E&S considerations, climate risk and adaptation assessments, just transition planning and strategic market/sector studies that shape sustainability or decarbonization roadmaps.
• Ability to apply environmental and social considerations within broader ESG and sustainability strategies, ideally to provide strategic advisory on ESG risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and alignment with sustainability frameworks.
• Familiarity with integrating IFC Performance Standards and ADB Environmental and Social Framework, and other international financial institution (AFI) E&S safeguards with broader ESG and sustainability strategies.