Principal Consultant - Social Impact Assessment

As part of the continued growth and innovation, ERM has an opportunity to join an organisation with Sustainability at its heart.

We are looking for a professional who is interested in being part of this thriving global community – outstanding individual who combines strong desires around consulting and technical development – to work closely with our Capital Delivery Project team in delivering social solutions to our clients. We seek talented professionals to help us drive the continued growth of ERM’s business and further advance our reputation for supporting development of some of the world’s most complex projects.

This is an opportunity for an individual looking to further his/her career in a global environmental/social leader that aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and monitor project management activities related to social performance projects, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, deliverable quality review, and interaction with clients
• Mentor junior-level and mid-level consulting staff to help them develop their skill sets in the related domains
• Undertake social and human rights due diligence assessments and prepare corrective action plans as per established international standards (EP, IFC, ADB, JBIC etc.).
• Prepare Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) including Indigenous Peoples Development Plans (IPDPs), Community Development Social Welfare Programs for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and obtain clearances for Land Acquisition and rehabilitation
• This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in innovative and exciting projects that ERM is currently working on.
• Project management and provide technical review and advice on all or most of the social consultancy services of ERM including impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, land acquisition and resettlement, livelihood restoration and community development.
• Analyzing the social costs, benefits, risks and mitigation strategies of investment decisions
• Development and implementation of management and monitoring activities, report preparation (in English), and support in proposal writing and client business development.
• The candidate will need to be a thought leader in promoting this technical community amongst various stakeholders in Thailand and regionally (project developers and government agencies etc.) via participation in seminars, conferences and clients events.
• Conduct and lead the socio-economic surveys, social screening for the projects and Social Impact Assessments including Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) framework
• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute SIA projects. Participate on teams comprised of IAP professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization
• Monitoring, evaluating and supervising the implementation of the resettlement plan and social mitigating measures

Requirements:

• Excellent report writing skills. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a fundamental requirement.
• Knowledge and proven experience in stakeholder mapping, prior consultation, stakeholder’s engagement strategies, environmental studies and Asia Pacific’s social and cultural heritage regulation
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges
• Practical knowledge and understanding of quantitative analysis tools and techniques and their application for social data management
• Willingness to travel, including field work exceeding 2 weeks
• Strong background in social planning and impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and providing advice to private sector and government clients
• Previous experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a consultancy environment
• Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, public policy, sociology, or related discipline
• 10+ years of social/socio-economic impact assessment experience, including successfully managing projects and teams on SIAs

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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.

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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, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!