[Hiring] Environmental & Social Specialist @ESS

Role Description

We are looking for an Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist to join our team in Guinea and contribute to the delivery of environmental and social assignments across the country and the wider region.

• Support and contribute to the delivery of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), ESMPs, environmental and social due diligence, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Conduct environmental and social baseline studies, field investigations, site assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Identify environmental and social risks and contribute to the development of appropriate mitigation and management measures.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including community consultations, meetings with government authorities, and other stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare and contribute to high-quality technical reports, assessments, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social commitments, permits, management plans, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and monitoring of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs) and project-specific management plans.
• Participate in site inspections and follow up on environmental and social performance during project implementation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, communities, and other project stakeholders as required.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, social, engineering, health and safety, and technical specialists.
• Contribute to technical proposals, bids, and business development activities when required.
• Support and mentor junior team members and interns where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with Guinean environmental and social legislation, international standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geography, Social Sciences, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is an advantage.
• 3–8 years of relevant professional experience in environmental and social consulting or related project environments.
• Experience in mining, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or development projects is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working on ESIA, ESMP, environmental and social due diligence, auditing, or monitoring assignments.
• Experience with fieldwork and stakeholder engagement is required.

Requirements

• Good understanding of environmental and social risk management.
• Familiarity with Guinean environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Working knowledge of international E&S standards, particularly:
• IFC Performance Standards
• World Bank Environmental and Social Framework
• AfDB Environmental and Social Safeguards
• IFC Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
• Equator Principles
• Strong report-writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS is an advantage.

Languages

• French – fluent/professional proficiency required.
• English – professional working proficiency is an advantage.
• Knowledge of local Guinean languages is an asset.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to manage assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working in the field and travelling to project sites.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to continuously develop technical expertise.

Benefits

• Exposure to major projects across mining, infrastructure, energy, and other key sectors.
• Opportunity to work with international E&S standards and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional development and technical learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects supporting responsible and sustainable development in Guinea and across Africa.