Americas Senior Social Consultant

Mission

The Senior Social Consultant focuses on leading the charge in conducting in-depth social impact assessments and crafting robust management plans to proactively address potential challenges and maximize positive impacts, ensuring that every project not only meets regulatory requirements but also sets a benchmark for social responsibility and inclusive development.

#LI-KM

Key Accountabilities

Conduct Social Impact Assessments and Stakeholder Engagement Processes:
 - Lead the design and implementation of social impact assessments  (e.g. human rights impact assessment, supply chain assessment)  to assess project effects on communities, cultures, and stakeholders.
 - Facilitate inclusive and participatory stakeholder engagement processes to gather diverse perspectives, address concerns, and promote transparency.
Develop Social Management Plans:
 - Design and oversee the development of comprehensive social management plans (e.g. social impacts management plans) that prioritize social inclusion, community participation, and sustainable development practices.
 - Integrate advanced mitigation measures and enhancement strategies to proactively address social impacts and optimize project outcomes.
Collaborate with Communities and Stakeholders:
 - Forge strong partnerships with communities, local authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders to build trust, address social concerns, and foster collaborative problem-solving.
 - Lead collaborative efforts to identify and implement context-specific measures that mitigate social risks and enhance project benefits.
Deliver Social Consultancy Services in Compliance with International Standards:
 - Ensure the delivery of social consultancy services aligns with the highest international standards, regulations, and best practices.
 - Provide senior guidance to clients on navigating environmental and social requirements throughout project lifecycles.
Support Proposal Preparation and Client Liaison:
 - Lead the development of project proposals by leveraging advanced expertise in social and environmental standards, methodologies, and compliance.
 - Cultivate strong client relationships by understanding their unique environmental and social sustainability objectives and providing tailored solutions and support.
Travel for 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.
 - Document and communicate findings, observations, and recommendations effectively to inform decision-making processes and ensure compliance with standards.
Project Management Tasks:
 - Collaborate closely with project managers to monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables related to environmental and social aspects, providing senior-level oversight and guidance.
 - Champion the integration of environmental and social considerations into project planning and execution, contributing to cross-functional teams' success.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, or related field. 

- Proven track record of extensive experience and leadership in conducting social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, and social management planning.
 - In-depth knowledge of international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, IDB  E&S Performance Standards,  Equator Principles, ILO Conventions, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
 - At least 10 years’ of work experience as well as prior 5+ years consulting experience.

Competencies