Senior ESIA Consultant

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July 10

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SLR Consulting

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Consulting • Energy • Environment

SLR Consulting is a global environmental consultancy that specializes in sustainability solutions across various sectors. With a mission of 'Making Sustainability Happen', the company offers expert advisory services to tackle complex sustainability challenges while delivering value through strategic performance, sustainability reporting, and project delivery support. SLR Consulting focuses on sectors including built environments, consumer goods, and energy, among others, providing innovative solutions for climate resilience, waste management, and responsible sourcing.

1001 - 5000 employees

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• The Consultant will be responsible for leading and managing complex environmental and social projects across Africa, with a specific focus on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) processes in Egypt. • The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong experience in ESIA methodologies, regulatory frameworks, international best practices, particularly those applicable to Egypt and broader North African contexts. • The candidate should also have experience working with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA). • In this role, the Consultant will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of all project deliverables. • Key responsibilities include the coordination and preparation of ESIA reports, facilitation of public and stakeholder engagement processes, consultation with regulatory authorities, overseeing the translation of documents and overall project administration, management and client liaison. • The role requires a proactive, solutions-driven individual with demonstrated experience in managing large-scale environmental and social projects, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with both national and international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principals, World Bank Safeguards).

🎯 Requirements

• Over 8 years' experience within the mining, renewables and/or infrastructure sectors. • B.Sc. (Hons) or master's in environmental or Natural Sciences or similar qualification. • Must be able to manage large ESIA projects proactively, take responsibility for resource allocation, liaise with clients, specialists and authorities, manage quality assurance/client feedback and ensure they meet budgetary, quality, safety and timeframe targets while exceeding client expectations. • Must have a sound knowledge of environmental legislation processes within Egypt. • Liaise with clients, regulators (including EEAA), and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • Oversee translation and localisation of key documents where necessary. • Knowledge of project management (methodology, proposal/ report compilation, budget control, timely project completion, write-off presentation skills, etc.). • Must develop and sustain client relationships, leading to repeat business. • Lead the preparation and submission of winning proposal submissions. • Must be able to travel within the Middle East and Africa. • Understands multi-disciplinary issues of large complex projects. • Must be able to complete and review reports. • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Should have a valid driver’s license.

🏖️ Benefits

• SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered part of the recruitment process. • We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. • SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity and inclusion.