Principal Social Impact Consultant

The Principal Social Consultant focuses on leading and overseeing comprehensive social impact assessments, developing robust social management plans, and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement processes with a focus on complex projects.

Lead Social Impact Assessments and Stakeholder Engagement Processes:

• Spearhead the design and execution of comprehensive social impact assessments (e.g. human rights impact assessment, supply chain assessment) to evaluate project effects on communities, cultures, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate inclusive and participatory stakeholder engagement initiatives to gather diverse perspectives, address concerns, and promote transparency.

Develop Comprehensive Social Management Plans:

• Oversee the development of robust social management plans (e.g. social impacts management plans), emphasizing social inclusion, community participation, and sustainable practices.
• Incorporate advanced mitigation measures and enhancement strategies to proactively address social impacts and optimize project outcomes.

Collaborate with Communities and Stakeholders:

• Forge and maintain strong partnerships with communities, local authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders to build trust and address social concerns collaboratively.
• Lead joint efforts to identify and implement context-specific measures that mitigate social risks and enhance project benefits.

Ensure Compliance with International Standards:

• Ensure the delivery of social consultancy services aligns with the highest international standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance and strategic advice to clients on navigating complex environmental and social requirements throughout project lifecycles.

Support Proposal Preparation and Client Liaison:

• Drive the development of project proposals by leveraging advanced expertise in social and environmental standards, methodologies, and compliance.
• Cultivate and nurture client relationships by understanding their environmental and social sustainability objectives, offering tailored solutions and support.

Conduct Site Visits and Documentation Review:

• Undertake international travel to project sites for comprehensive on-site assessments, documentation review, and monitoring of environmental, health, safety, and social aspects.
• Effectively document findings, observations, and recommendations to inform decision-making processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Provide Strategic Direction in Project Management Tasks:

• Collaborate closely with project managers to monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables related to environmental and social aspects, offering senior-level oversight and guidance.
• Champion the integration of environmental and social considerations into project planning and execution, contributing to the success of cross-functional teams.

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology or Science Other