Senior Environmental, Social and Community Expert

il y a 21 heures

Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire ESS Temps plein

At ESS, we connect exceptional talent with organisations that are committed to sustainable and responsible operations. Our clients span industries where environmental and social impacts matter, and we're proud to support projects that create lasting positive change.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental, Social & Community (ESC) Expert to lead and manage environmental, social, and community performance across complex projects. This role is critical to ensuring that projects meet international best practices, local regulations, and stakeholder expectations, while driving positive outcomes for communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of Environmental, Social, and Community (ESC) management systems, plans, and policies.
  • Provide expert advice on environmental and social risk assessment, mitigation, and management throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure compliance with national regulations, international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles), and client-specific requirements.
  • Engage with local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build strong, trust-based relationships.
  • Lead or oversee social impact assessments, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and baseline studies.
  • Support grievance mechanisms and ensure that community feedback is effectively addressed.
  • Contribute to sustainability reporting and ensure transparent communication of ESC performance.
  • Mentor and develop junior ESC staff within the team or project.
  • Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and updates to senior management and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Sustainability, Community Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in environmental and social management, preferably in mining, infrastructure, energy, or similar sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of international environmental and social standards and frameworks.
  • Proven track record of working with local communities, including Indigenous groups, and managing stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in challenging environments.
  • Fluent in English; additional local languages are an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Why Join ESS Recruitment?

  • Work on meaningful, high-impact projects with leading organisations.
  • Join a purpose-driven team passionate about sustainability, inclusion, and responsible business.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're ready to make a difference and lead in the ESC space, apply now and join us in driving sustainable progress.

  • Senior Site Technician

    il y a 21 heures

    Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Jobs for Humanity Temps plein

    Company Description Backed by over 80 years of experience, and sites on five continents, our expertise has helped create iconic construction projects across the globe. CCL's customers know they can trust our experts to deliver innovation and quality, with attention to detail and an eye for the bigger picture. Job Description Job Title: Senior Site...

  • Cyber Network Engineer

    il y a 5 jours

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Temps plein

    Requisition Number: 26294 Required Travel: %Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $115, $175,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI  Level of Experience: Senior HIThis opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises...

  • Manager of Software Engineering

    il y a 2 semaines

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Temps plein

    Requisition Number: 24708 Required Travel: %Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $145, $185,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI  Level of Experience: Management HIThis opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises...

  • Senior Director Risk

    il y a 4 jours

    Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Visa Temps plein

    Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure...

  • Chemical Process Engineer

    il y a 21 heures

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Kodak Temps plein

    Role Overview Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to support our Kodak Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY.  We are seeking an individual to become an equipment / process expert in support of batch chemical manufacturing areas that include specialty organic chemicals, polymers, inks and dispersions, as...

  • Process Engineer

    il y a 21 heures

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Kodak Temps plein

    Role Overview We are looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals team in Rochester, NY.  We are seeking an individual to become an equipment / process expert in support of batch chemical manufacturing areas that include specialty organic chemicals, polymers, inks and dispersions, as well as continuous solvent...

  • Consultant Programme Policy

    il y a 4 jours

    Korhogo, Cote D'Ivoire, The Rep.Of, Côte d’Ivoire World Food Programme Temps plein

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS11 December :59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Abidjan)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender...

  • PMS SW Engineer

    il y a 21 heures

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Westinghouse Nuclear Temps plein

    Duties and Responsibilities:As a Senior I&C PMS(Protection and Safety Monitoring System) Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of control logic and human-machine interface (HMI) software for nuclear safety systems. You'll work with distributed I&C architecture and collaborate across engineering disciplines to...

  • Net, Web developer and Backend developer

    il y a 5 jours

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire HSBC Temps plein

    If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join Global Service Center (GSC) HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to...

  • Repairer

    il y a 5 jours

    Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire THE CMA CGM GROUP Temps plein

    Jump Aboard for #betterwaysWe are CMA CGM, the business that moves in excess of 21 million containers of cargo every year from over 400 different seaports. Backed by a diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, the CMA CGM Group is the third largest container shipping Group, making us well equipped to move cargo from door-to-door, on a global scale.  Our...