Environmental & Social Director Africa - French & English Bilingual - Madrid, Community of Madrid

Job summary

Environmental & Social Director Africa to strengthen its Environmental & Social (E&S) team. This role involves leading environmental and social assessments, due diligence processes, and providing strategic advice on Environmental, Social, and Human Rights (ESHR) matters for projects primarily in sub-Saharan French-speaking countries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of third-party consultants to conduct Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) as required by financial institutions, Export Credit Agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee and contribute to:
• Preliminary environmental appraisals.
• Feasibility studies and guidance documents.
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
• GAP analysis and Scope of Work preparation.
• Development of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP).

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding practical solutions to impact assessment and project management challenges.
• Exceptional communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team management expertise, including task prioritization and staff development.

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