- Posted 30 January 2024
- SalaryCompetitive
- LocationCape Town
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy
- ReferenceBH-36346-1
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Environmental Consultant - EIA- Cape town/Johannesburg
Job description
Environmental Consultant - EIA- Cape town/Johannesburg
Are you passionate about contributing to a sustainable future through renewable energies?
My client a leading electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and storage, is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental and Social Specialist to join their dynamic team. As a service provider to clients globally, they are expanding its activities throughout Europe and Africa, and you could play a key role in ensuring their projects meet the highest environmental and social standards.
Responsibilities:
Environmental Consultant - EIA- Cape town/Johannesburg
Are you passionate about contributing to a sustainable future through renewable energies?
My client a leading electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and storage, is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental and Social Specialist to join their dynamic team. As a service provider to clients globally, they are expanding its activities throughout Europe and Africa, and you could play a key role in ensuring their projects meet the highest environmental and social standards.
Responsibilities:
- Support local my clients's teams in maintaining the highest environmental and social standards across projects in emerging countries.
- Implement the company’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and ensure its effective application.
- Conduct early-stage reviews to identify potential environmental and social issues during project development.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAP), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), and Community Stakeholder Engagement Plans.
- Provide expertise during the financing process to meet relevant E&S requirements of lenders.
- Conduct staff training to develop environmental and social management skills within local teams.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Science, or Social Science.
- Strong Knowledge of Envromental impact assessments (EIA)
- Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as an E&S Manager or E&S Officer.
- Experience in conducting ESIAs for renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with DFI-funded projects, particularly the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Bank, and International Finance Corporation.
- Strong knowledge of broader trends in environmental and social management and engagement.
- Fluent in English (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable ability in report writing.
- Group facilitation and coaching skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- A strong sense of personal and professional integrity.
Environmental Consultant - EIA- Cape town/Johannesburg