SLR Consulting’s established team of Environmental and Social Safeguard experts is looking to grow its already strong team of social experts. SLR has an exemplary track record with international funding institutions (IFI’s) (e.g. EBRD, AFD, KFW, IFC, ADB), commercial banks and project developers in the mining, power, infrastructure, industry and oil and gas sectors. SLR is increasingly singled out as a preferred bidder on large multi-national Environmental and Social Impact Assessment projects in Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Southern America.

The team is therefore recruiting qualified social safeguard specialists at graduate level to respond to the industry’s increasing desire to address social risks and impacts.

The role

You will work closely with the broader team to provide project delivery support to our internationally-focussed team of professionals to deliver a range of projects to the highest standards. These projects are usually located in developing countries so frequent travel to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America or Asia will be required. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work under the guidance and mentorship of SLR’s world-class team of highly respected social professionals.

The work will involve working as part of a team of in-house and external technical specialists and contributing to the production of a range of high-quality technical reports.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2400+ employees across 6 regions – including over 850 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

You should have a relevant social, rural development or applied anthropology degree and knowledge of some principles of Social Impact Assessment / Resettlement. You will also need a desire to build a successful career within this exciting international field.

You should also:

• Be committed to developing skills and knowledge relating to the international standards applicable to social safeguards (due diligence and impact assessment). This includes confidence in applying the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Guidelines, and other international lender guidelines as applicable.
• Be familiar with qualitative and quantitative methodologies for socioeconomic data collection.
• Have strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an ability to work as part of a team under the direction of senior team members and working alongside internal or external consultants.
• Work in line with SLR’s core values and expectations which include:
  • Culture – Acts in a way which is aligned with and supports others in SLRs “One team culture and our 5Bs” – Be Safe, Belong, Be Yourself, Be trusted, Be Successful
  • Leadership - demonstrates leadership and management with staff and clients.
  • People – work under supervision following instructions.
  • Clients – Act positively and professionally.
  • Business – deliver projects according to protocol and procedure.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.

Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.

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