International Social Specialist Associate Director

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom https:jobs-redefined.cositemap Full time

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

As an International Social Specialist Associate Director, you will play a key role in managing the social aspects of international Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and social performance services on major projects. You will lead all aspects of ESIA, ESDD and social performance services primarily under key client long-term frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contribution to and coordinating delivering ESIAs including social baseline studies, assessments of social impacts, identification of mitigation measures, and preparation of social management plans for projects financed by international lenders.
  • Preparation and implementation of resettlement and livelihood restoration plans.
  • Lead and develop AECOM's social offering by contributing to business development, recruitment and strategic planning for the social team.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and other relevant guidelines.
  • Social performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Work closely with clients and AECOM counterparts to secure training and capacity building on social performance for clients.

Requirements:

  • Excellent knowledge of written and oral English, with good report writing and presentation skills.
  • Proven experience in applying baseline data collection methodologies and carrying out stakeholder engagement activities in emerging markets and rural communities, particularly in Africa, Central Asia, eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • An appropriate graduate or post-graduate qualification.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.



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