Senior Environmental and Social Consultant

Job Title : Senior Environmental and Social Consultant

Salary : R50 000 to R67 000 CTC pm - depending on qualifications, experience and IFC background

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required :

• BSc degree in environmental science, geography, sociology, or related discipline
• Professional registration with EAPASA (SACNASP or equivalent may be considered)

8 years of experience in environmental and social impact assessment, project management, and stakeholder engagement in Africa, with 2 years of experience with international lender standards (IFC, EP4)

• Leadership of complex IFC ESIA processes
• Environmental and social lender due diligence
• Excellent understanding of ESIA process, international legislation, guidelines, and standards
• Business development and commercial management experience

Beneficial requirements :

• Masters degree or equivalent qualification (added advantage)
• Business management experience (advantageous)

Duties and responsibilities :

• Prepare comprehensive environmental and social reports (scoping, ESHIA, feasibility, ESHMPs, RAPs, LRPs, SEPs, audit reports)
• Conduct environmental and social audits and monitoring
• Consult with stakeholders and manage sub-consultants
• Develop and maintain client and regulatory relationships
• Support and mentor junior staff
• Provide technical input, coordination, review, and direction on projects
• Manage project financial performance and meet profit targets
• Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders and seek new business opportunities
• Willingness to travel within the continent

Note : Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.