Environmental and Social Expert (EES)

Environmental and Social Expert (EES) 

Sector: Construction / Rural Electrification
Location : North 
Languages : English - French 
Experience Required: 10 years overall, including at least 5 years in similar rural electrification projects
Qualification: Bac +4 Diploma in Environmental or Social Sciences or equivalent

Job Summary:
The Environmental and Social Expert ensures that the rural electrification project complies with all environmental and social standards. He/she oversees ESIA, compensation, gender, and GBV action plans, and ensures community engagement and sustainable implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
• Implement and monitor compensation and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, gender, and GBV policies.
• Monitor and report on environmental and social performance.
• Engage with local communities and manage grievances.
• Support project management in environmental and social planning.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven experience in environmental and social management for infrastructure or electrification projects.
• Knowledge of ESIA procedures and international standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Capacity to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (communities, clients, and authorities).