Principal Consultant – Social Performance & Public Affairs (Resettlement) (Senior Level)
Core
Lead strategic resettlement programmes and social performance initiatives for capital projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, serving clients in mining, energy, infrastructure, and renewables.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Consultant (Resettlement & Social Performance) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R00030700-1-principal-consultant-social-performance-public-affairs-resettlement-senior-level-at-erm)
Builds
RAPs, LRPs, IPDPs, community development plans, and social due diligence reports for project finance and M&A.
Domain
Development Economics / Social Performance / Resettlement
Required skills
Resettlement strategy, Land acquisition, Livelihood restoration, Stakeholder engagement, Social due diligence, Asset valuation, Grievance mechanisms, M&E, Social investment planning, Cross-cultural leadership
Preferred skills
French or Portuguese fluency, GIS usage, Social data tools, Digital engagement platforms
Technologies
IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, EIB ESS, AfDB safeguards, GIS, Social data tools
Responsibilities
Lead strategic resettlement programmes from involuntary resettlement to livelihood restoration; Design and deliver RAPs, LRPs, IPDPs, and community development plans; Oversee socio-economic baselines and community assessments; Guide land access, valuation, and compensation frameworks; Lead social due diligence for project finance and M&A; Design stakeholder engagement strategies including FPIC and grievance mechanisms; Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams; Act as a trusted advisor to senior client representatives and lenders; Drive business development and key account management; Mentor and develop talent across Africa teams.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & business growth