Consultant - Social Expert

Overview

Lead Social Expert for infrastructure projects handling safeguards, assessments and ESG compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• action plans
• esg standards
• e&s management
• stakeholder verification
• management systems
• client advisory

Tasks

-Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification; -Have a deep understanding of international Social safeguards, E&S standards, incl. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, World Bank EHS Guidelines. Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards in the ESG space; -Managing the delivery of major international ESDD, ESMS, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of E&S management plans and E&S monitoring and performance services on major international projects for investors and lenders including Multi Lateral Banks -Act as the lead Social Expert on projects -Compiling analysis and preparation of deliverables to contribute to the completion of multiple engagement phases of a project. Demonstrate capabilities with low level of supervision -Guide and mentor more junior colleagues, share specialist knowledge with the broader Global Advisory team -Support proposal development activities under the supervision of project and proposal management professionals -Conducting high level verification of on site stakeholder management through meetings and discussions. -Providing assistance to clients in meeting international lender standards and advise on international best practice in social performance; -Support sustainability and decarbonization related project activities -Delivery of work through well written and succinct reports and presentations to clients; -Supporting the development and implementation of social and environmental management systems;

Requirements

• social safeguards
• ehs
• master's
• 8-11 yrs
• report writing
• business acumen

What You Bring

-Learning on the Fly -Willingness to travel and multi-task to meet tight timelines while working independently with minimal supervision -Experience on acting as a social expert on projects including Social Safeguards Commitment Plan (SSCP), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Social Safeguards Management Plan (SMP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Gender Action Plan (GAP) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) -Excellent English speaking and report writing skills, ability to work with multi-cultural teams across different time zones and in a virtual setting -Good communication skills and personal presence for client interactions -8-11 years’ experience in social roles for infrastructure projects including power and oil & gas. -Must have – A Masters degree in relevant subject such as Social Science, or similar (Master in Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, etc. -Business Acumen

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About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

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Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security Clearance

-applicants must complete a criminal/civil background check. -applicants must complete a drug screen. -applicants must complete a motor vehicle records search.