Principal ESIA Consultant
Core
Lead and manage Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance with international lender standards.
Role type
Principal ESIA Consultant (Project Director level)
Builds
ESIA reports, management plans, and strategic environmental assessments for international lenders and commercial banks
Domain
Environmental consulting, sustainability advisory, energy, and infrastructure
Required skills
ESIA project management, IFC Performance Standards expertise, DFI requirements knowledge, multidisciplinary team leadership, regulatory permitting, sector-specific technical knowledge (renewable energy, water, transport), business development, mentoring
Preferred skills
GCC/MENA region experience, commercial management, stakeholder engagement
Technologies
IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank ESS, EBRD Performance Requirements
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary ESIA projects from inception to completion; Act as Project Director providing strategic oversight and quality assurance; Manage projects to international lender standards; Coordinate specialist technical teams; Lead environmental and social due diligence and strategic assessments; Manage environmental permitting processes; Interface with clients, lenders, and regulators; Oversee preparation and QA of ESIA reports; Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery; Mentor junior consultants; Manage project programmes and budgets; Support business development activities.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight and mentorship