Environmental & Social Experts

We are building a high-performing team of Environmental & Social (E&S) Experts to support a large-scale multi-year program aligned with international development finance institutions. This opportunity involves working on diverse global projects requiring rapid mobilization technical excellence and strict compliance with international environmental and social standards.

Selected professionals will contribute to screening due diligence monitoring and advisory services across sectors such as energy infrastructure mining telecommunications agriculture and healthcare.

Deliverables

• Screening memos and red-flag reports
• Due diligence and gap analysis reports
• Monitoring reports and corrective action plans
• Technical assessments
• Training materials and SOPs
• Monthly progress reports
• Participation in kickoff and coordination meetings

Execution Model

• Task Order-based assignments (defined scope timeline and budget per task)
• Combination of remote work and international field missions
• High standards for quality speed and compliance

This recruitment is in support of an upcoming proposal submission for a large international program. All positions are contingent upon contract award and client approval. Candidates may be contacted during the proposal phase and if selected engaged upon successful award.

Qualifications :

1. Senior Environmental & Social Specialist

• Experience: 10 years (DFI/MDB project experience required)
• Expertise:
  • IFC Performance Standards
  • Environmental & Social Policies and Procedures (ESPP)
  • Complex due diligence (resettlement biodiversity labor stakeholder engagement cumulative impacts Indigenous Peoples)
• Education: Masters degree or higher preferred

2. Environmental & Social Specialist

• Experience: 5 years
• Expertise:
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Environmental & social management plans
  • Sector-specific risk analysis
• Education: Bachelors required; Masters preferred

3. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

• Experience: 12 years
• Expertise Areas May Include:
  Biodiversity climate change resettlement air/water quality social risk technical risk (e.g. HAZOP QRA)
• Education: Advanced degree preferred

All candidates must demonstrate strong analytical writing and communication skills. 

All candidates must have experience in at least one of the following sectors:

Oil & gas mining infrastructure telecom agriculture healthcare

Additional Requirements

• Strict adherence to confidentiality and conflict-of-interest policies
• Compliance with federal travel security and accessibility standards
• All deliverables are client/government-owned

Additional Information :

Submit your CV highlighting:

• Relevant project experience (DFI/MDB preferred)
• Technical expertise areas
• Geographic experience
• Availability (full-time part-time or on-call)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract