(Disclaimer: Applications will be received until position is filled.)
ERM is looking for an experienced Senior Social Consultant to join our growing team in Johannesburg, South Africa (work location in Cape Town can be discussed). This role will suit someone with strong social impact assessment and resettlement expertise who wants to work in an international role delivering challenging projects.
ERM Africa
Currently, ERM in Africa have over 130 dedicated staff involved in environmental and social projects throughout the continent and we are a global Sustainability consulting firm. We have a diverse client base, working with clients in the oil and gas, mining, power, infrastructure, finance institutions (including commercial banks, PE funds and DFIs) sectors amongst others and we have built professional relationships with regulators, local suppliers, and local communities across Africa. Our colleagues collaborate closely across geography to deliver high quality service to help our clients achieve their business aspirations.
Many of our clients in Africa are Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Private Equity firms, involved in the development of projects across a broad range of sectors throughout east Africa, but predominantly in the power, agribusiness and infrastructure sectors. In almost all cases, these projects involve complex social and resettlement issues. ERM are in a unique and niche position in the region, where we assist our clients in navigating these complex issues, with the ultimate objective of providing our clients with a social license to operate, and ultimately in obtaining international finance for their projects.
Joining ERM would mean that you will work on these wide ranging, multi-sectoral projects that spans numerous countries across the region. You will be part of our global social consulting team, which consists of consultants with strong subject matter knowledge, and project experience on different topics. You will play a key role contributing to the future growth of ERM Africa business.
The ideal candidate will have strong social consulting expertise acquired through supporting clients in a variety of sectors. With strong client skills, he/she will have prior and tested project management skills delivering projects dealing with complex social issues as described below. A strong communicator, he/she will be educated to degree level (Master’s degree will be advantageous) with excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
Main responsibilities
The Senior Social Consultant will support the successful delivery of ERM proposals and projects in line with our vision, values and our strategic imperatives by adhering to all ERM and client requirements, specifically those related to H&S and governance. We expect the person to fulfil the following (not limited to):
The role will require travel. Travel would be variable, but could be up to 30% of working hours, and mostly international travel within Africa, often to remote locations.
Tagged as: Environmental Resources Management, ERM
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