Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Manager PwC Philippines

ECADIN; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ECADIN is seeking a senior ESG specialist to lead environmental and social safeguards across infrastructure, energy, and development projects in the Philippines. You will oversee ESIA/ESDD, ESMPs, CRA, and stakeholder engagement while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical client recommendations.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and other international guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of ESG and environmental safeguards experience.
• Experience leading E&S assessments for infrastructure, energy, or development sectors.
• Ability to translate complex policies into practical client recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG risk assessments and due diligence for complex projects.
• Develop ESMPs and action plans in line with IFC/ADB frameworks.
• Design stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms.

Skills

ESIA

ESDD

ESMP

CRA

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

ISO 14001 or EIA accreditations

Job description

About the job

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.