Environmental & Social Specialist - Company

Местоположение: Bakı

Key Responsibilities Monitor implementation of environmental and social commitments defined in project documentation, including ESIA, ESMP, ESAP, RAP and LRP. Support initiation and management of ESIA processes for new renewable energy developments, including participation in RFI and RFP stages and technical evaluation of consultants. Assess contractor and subcontractor compliance with Environmental and Social requirements and conduct site inspections. Provide technical input on contractor-prepared Environmental and Social Management Plans, procedures and method statements. Support investigation of environmental and social incidents and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory approval conditions and applicable legislation. Identify and assess environmental and social risks across project lifecycle phases and support development and implementation of mitigation measures. Maintain Environmental and Social risk registers and track corrective actions. Support implementation and continuous improvement of an Environmental and Social Management System aligned with ISO 14001 principles. Contribute to internal and external audit processes and ensure structured compliance documentation. Collect, analyze and consolidate environmental and social performance data and support preparation of monitoring and compliance reports. Qualifications & Professional Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related discipline. Minimum 4–6 years of professional experience in Environmental and Social management. Experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred. Experience on projects financed by international financial institutions (such as ADB, AIIB, EBRD, or IFC) is considered a strong advantage. Practical experience in contractor environmental compliance monitoring. Participation in Environmental Management System audits is beneficial. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage. NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is a plus. Membership with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) is beneficial. Strong understanding of ESIA and ESMP processes. Familiarity with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, AIIB Environmental and Social Framework, EBRD Environmental and Social Policy, and IFC Performance Standards. Knowledge of Azerbaijani environmental legislation and international Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines. Experience supporting ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management Systems. Language Requirements Azerbaijani – Fluent English – Professional working proficiency (including reporting and international stakeholder communication) Additional Information Regular travel to project sites within Azerbaijan is required. The role requires structured documentation capability, regulatory awareness, and risk-based decision-making skills. Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the  Apply for job  button.