Senior Sustainable Finance Project Manager / Social Specialist (Mid-Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

ERM is seeking a Senior Sustainable Finance Project Manager / Social Specialist to support and grow our international Sustainable Finance area. In this role, you will focus on managing and preparing international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIAs), due diligence (ESDD), and environmental and social (E&S) monitoring reports as well as social studies and plans (stakeholder engagement, resettlement, indigenous peoples, human rights, labor) that align with IFC Performance Standards & WB/IFC EHS guidelines, Equator Principles, and other international lender standards. Your efforts will primarily support projects undertaken or evaluated by ERM Focus Clients in non-U.S. locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting Sustainable Finance technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global sustainability leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Project Manager in support of ERM clients’ development projects (i.e., renewable energy, power generation, electrical transmission, infrastructure, and other development projects). Carry out project management activities, including client relations, task delegation and direction, team management, subcontractor management, health & safety management, monitoring of budget, scope, and commercial performance, and deliverable quality review.


• Lead preparation of ESIAs and social management plans/systems in compliance with international lender standards. Contribute to preparing deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead social expert to quality review. Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection, survey and fieldwork, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.


• Conduct review of internationally financed projects against host country permitting requirements and international lender standards, through documentation review, international site visits, project staff interviews, and stakeholder engagement.


• Prepare technical proposals, participate in business development with existing clients, and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.


• Design and deliver training and facilitate meetings related to sustainable finance projects and clients.


• Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment projects (e.g., social impact assessment, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment) and social studies (stakeholder engagement planning, labor policies and plans, information disclosure strategy, community health and safety assessment and plans, resettlement action plans, indigenous peoples assessment and plan). Participate on teams comprised of social professionals from multiple offices around the organization.   


• Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets and knowledge.


• Occasionally act as Project Manager, technical reviewer, or subject matter expert (SME) role in U.S. based projects that comply with the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in social sciences, natural resources sciences, or similar field.


• 8 to 12 years of impact assessment and permitting experience, including consulting experience. Experience preparing ESIA-type documents, social impact management plans and systems, and social studies.


• Technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact social, labor, and human rights assessment and management issues within the sustainable finance and international development space. Experience with international lender standards (IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, others) is preferable.


• Experience in social baseline surveys and field visits, including in remote locations.


• Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.


• Track record in building strong and trusting relationships with clients and partners.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards.  Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.


• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.


• Cross-cultural competence and experience working with diverse project teams and stakeholders in developing countries. Experience in Latin American and the Caribbean a plus.


• Professional competence in key non-English languages such as Spanish, French and/or Portuguese is desirable. 

Due to COVID-19, everybody at ERM is working from home. When it is safe to return to working in an office, this role will be based from our Washington, DC or Annapolis, MD offices.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide.  Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business.  ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors.  For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers.  We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!