Global Labour Rights & Worker Welfare Manager

Acwa; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA is seeking a Corporate Social & Welfare Manager to strengthen labour rights and worker welfare across our international project portfolio. You will oversee labour practices on construction contractor workforces and ensure lender requirements translate into ground‑level action.

This senior role reports to the Global Head of Environmental & Social and works with EPC contractors, HR, Legal and Compliance to address risks, implement frameworks, and drive improvements across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in labour rights, worker welfare or social performance on major energy, infrastructure, oil, gas or construction projects.
• Experience applying international labour standards and lender requirements (IFC, ILO, DFIs).
• Experience engaging with lenders, responding to due diligence, and delivering corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of corporate labour rights and worker welfare frameworks across projects.
• Engage with lenders and investors, demonstrate social compliance and lead responses to labour and welfare concerns.
• Support project teams in identifying labour risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Assess contractor practices covering recruitment, conditions, accommodation and welfare facilities.
• Strengthen monitoring and reporting systems to show performance against lender requirements.
• Guide project teams on grievance mechanisms, human rights risks and prevention of gender-based violence and harassment.
• Build capability through guidance and training for E&S teams and contractors.
• Work with HR, Legal and Compliance to address complex labour and welfare matters.

Skills

Labour rights

Worker welfare

Lender requirements

IFC standards

ILO standards

Education

Social Sciences or related discipline

Law or Sustainability qualification

Job description

ACWA is seeking a Corporate Social & Welfare Manager to strengthen labour rights and worker welfare across our international project portfolio. You will oversee labour practices on construction contractor workforces and ensure lender requirements translate into ground‑level action.

This senior role reports to the Global Head of Environmental & Social and works with EPC contractors, HR, Legal and Compliance to address risks, implement frameworks, and drive improvements across multiple countries.