Senior Social Impact Lead - Rail & Infrastructure

Gülermak Heavy Industries Construction Contracting Co inc; Çatalca; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gülermak–YSE Joint Venture seeks an experienced Social Lead for the Ispartakule–Çerkezköy Railway Project. You will coordinate social management requirements, stakeholder engagement, and community relations across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in large-scale infrastructure projects, familiarity with IFI standards, and excellent reporting and communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Policy, Environmental/Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience
• Minimum 8 years of relevant/similar experience in social management
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, railway, transportation or construction projects is highly preferred
• Experience with IFI requirements (EBRD, EIB, World Bank, etc.) is an advantage
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, community relations, land acquisition/resettlement and social impact management processes
• Strong reporting, coordination and communication skills
• Good command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the project’s social management requirements
• Manage stakeholder engagement and community relations activities
• Monitor social risks and impacts throughout project implementation
• Prepare and review social monitoring reports and relevant documentation
• Liaise with the Employer, Engineer, local authorities and other project stakeholders on social matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual and international social standards

Skills

Social Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Infrastructure Projects

IFIs Requirements

English Proficiency

Reporting & Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Sciences

Job description

Gülermak–YSE Joint Venture seeks an experienced Social Lead for the Ispartakule–Çerkezköy Railway Project. You will coordinate social management requirements, stakeholder engagement, and community relations across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in large-scale infrastructure projects, familiarity with IFI standards, and excellent reporting and communication skills in English.