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Principal Social Performance Consultant (International)

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Mott MacDonald

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Sustainability
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You must be fluent in English, hold a relevant BA and Master's, have extensive experience with social safeguards in energy projects, and possess strong communication, project management, and business development skills.
  • You will assess social and human rights impacts, conduct due diligence, manage resettlement, engage stakeholders, ensure labor rights, analyze gender, prepare ESG reports, and travel internationally.

Requirements

  • Fluent in English (i.e.: ability to work at site, participate in meetings, review documents, write reports).
  • BA degree and a master degree qualified in a discipline related to sociology, social science, geography, international development or similar a social subject.
  • Extensive experience of applying social safeguards of international finance institutions such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and European Investment Bank as part of ESIA, due diligence and construction/operations monitoring of energy projects such as solar, hydro, wind, and thermal generation technologies.
  • Experience in reviewing complex documents, able to summarise and present the key issues in a clear and concise way.
  • Ability to travel in Spain and internationally.
  • Held previous roles demonstrating strong communication and writing skills, and being able to work within a team, motivate others to deliver to high standards, and to meet budgets and timescales.
  • Fluency or work proficiency in Spanish or French.
  • Demonstrable experience in any of the following key areas:
  • Supply chain analysis
  • Environmental Social Governance (ESG) services
  • Just Transition
  • Gender equality and empowerment
  • Human rights impact assessment
  • Knowledge of the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU CSRD) requirements (i.e.: sustainability-related disclosure requirements, double materiality assessment).
  • Experience in managing projects, work planning, resource allocation, financial/budget management.
  • Experience in business development and writing proposals (aptitude in identification, progression, delivery, and success in bidding for new project opportunities).
  • Experience in developing and managing client relationships and winning new work.
  • Membership of a relevant professional institute.

Responsibilities

  • social and human rights impact assessment and management
  • social due diligence, equator principle compliance reviews and construction monitoring
  • resettlement and indigenous peoples’ development planning
  • public consultation, disclosure and stakeholder engagement planning
  • labour rights management planning and auditing
  • gender analysis and management planning
  • environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports
  • international travel

FAQs

What is the location of the Principal Social Performance Consultant role?

The position is located in Madrid, Spain.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent contract.

Is fluency in other languages required for this role?

While fluency in English is essential, fluency or work proficiency in Spanish or French is desirable.

What type of projects will I be involved in as a Principal Social Performance Consultant?

You will focus on social assessment for energy projects, including solar, hydro, wind, and thermal generation technologies.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include social and human rights impact assessments, public consultation, stakeholder engagement planning, and labor rights management planning, among others.

Is international travel required for this position?

Yes, the role involves international travel.

What educational qualifications are needed for this position?

A BA degree and a master's degree in a related discipline such as sociology, social science, geography, or international development are required.

Does the company offer any benefits?

Yes, the company offers various benefits, including holiday entitlement, life assurance, professional membership subscription, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, the role offers excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies.

What is the work pattern for this job?

The work pattern for this position is full-time.

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