Regional E&S Coordinator for Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Position is based in Dubai office (United Arab Emirates) with potential site visits on projects and assets, when necessary, in the Middle East and Africa regions.

• Report to MEA HSE Manager and E&S counterparts in head office in France (weekly highlights, regular team meetings),
• Participate to Headquarter HSE and E&S coordination meetings when required,
• Participate in the REN Sustainable Officer Network, providing relevant stories and feedback, monitoring the implementation of the HUB’ Sustainability action plan and promoting the implementation of the Company’ 5 Levers program in the MEA HUB.

• Ensure Projects are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, Company’s E&S standards, policies and commitments, and international standards (IFC, EBRD, ADB) when necessary,
• Contribute to E&S risks assessments/screenings/CORISK for internal approval processes (internal committees),
• Conduct ESDD (Due Diligence) on existing E&S documents made available by Developers or business partners to ensure compliance with applicable E&S standards,
• Supervise the development of E&S studies (ESIA/ESMP, SEP, RAP, BAP) by defining technical scope of work and performing bidders, evaluating consultant proposals, quality control and review of the deliverables provided in accordance with defined budget and timeline
• Engaging with external stakeholders (authorities, lenders, civil society) during site visits and meetings until the obtention of permits.

• Before operation: preparing E&S requirements (HSE Annex) for Contractors, ensuring available E&S studies outcomes and main requirements are well considered in the EPC contract, involving during EPC selection process on E&S topics
• Review and approve main management plans provided by Contractors: ESMP, Waste, Water, grievance mechanism, others,
• During operation: Monitor regularly and control good implementation of all mitigation measures (avoid-reduce-compensate) by Contractors and Sub-contractors, in collaboration with TE staff on site,
• Conduct E&S site inspections where necessary, support local staff during Lender technical advisor audits,
• Ensure the proper implementation of OneMaestro principles (deliverables and monitoring) on E&S topics,
• Reporting: Gather and consolidate annual Company reporting (projects and assets) including environmental KPIs, social actions and grievances. The E&S Regional Coordinator will ensure the proper communication of data in Harpe and Agora tools.

Diploma: HSE and risk management, environmental and social, sustainability.

Professional Experience: at least 3 years in one of the previously mentioned domains

Behaviour: capacité d'apprentissage et motivation personnelle, bonnes aptitudes à la communication, la supervision et à la coordination, souci du détail et de la précision, capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel, curiosité, adaptabilité et flexibilité ;

Skills: English mandatory (spoken, written), practice of French and Arabic languages and knowledge of Middle East area would be appreciated.
Necessary first experience with the implementation of Equator principles and international standards.
Ability to work in a team and managing several studies and projects simultaneously.
Ethic, integrity, valorization of diversity.