Environmental and Social Compliance Manager

We’re looking for an Environmental and Social Compliance Manager to work in Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu High Standard Railway Project.

Job Description :

• Manage the Environmental and Social Impact Assesment (ESIA), national E&S legal requirements and other relevant E&S documentation preparation process of the KIAD and make sure the process completes on time, on budget and the documents meet international finance institutions (IFI) expectations
• During IFI’s due diligence process, as the primary point of contact, manage contractor related issues and assist the clients and other stakeholders
• In cooperation with the projects’ technical team develop and monitor the implementation of environmental and social procedures, programs and systems for the project.
• Coordinate the Environmental and Social Action Plan implementation by the projects’ technical team, the clients and other stakeholders
• Undertake site visits; to monitor environmental and social impacts management progress of the projects
• Prepare Environmental & Social quarterly/annual monitoring reports and other sustainability reports on regular basis
• Providing E&S guidance to the Lenders, Lenders’ Environmental and Social Consultant, AYGM and other legal authorities during site visits
• Leading the site E&S Team made up of environmental engineers, biodiversity expert, CLOs, RAP/LRP Specialists, archaeologist and maintain relationships other project-level functional groups to coordinate integration of project-specific environmental and social requirements
• Exchange correspondence/meet with legal authorities related with E&S issues on behalf of project management

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge and implementation experience of related national laws and regulations and international finance institutions’ standards such as IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and Equator Principles,
• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large scale construction projects which were financed under international project finance schemes,
• Experience in linear construction projects (roads, railways, pipeline, etc) is a plus,
• Implementation experience of a comprehensive livelihood restoration program is a plus,
• Familiarity with United Nations Global Compact, Climate Change GHG accounting methodologies, or similar standards, are a plus,
• No restriction to travel in and abroad,
• Advance oral and written communication skills in English,
• Advance level of MS Office knowledge (Excel, Power Point etc.).