Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider supporting government and commercial clients across energy, climate, sustainability, infrastructure, and policy domains. ICF’s energy transition work focuses on practical, evidence-based solutions that help clients design, implement, and scale clean energy programs.

Job Description :

Conduct environmental and social screening. • Prepare/review ESIA, ESMP and safeguard documents. • Support environmental regulatory compliance. • Advise on land acquisition and resettlement issues. • Mainstream gender equality and social inclusion. • Undertake environmental and social risk assessments. • Develop mitigation and monitoring plans. • Conduct field inspections and safeguard audits. • Build safeguard capacity within implementing agencies. • Coordinate with regulators and stakeholders. • Prepare safeguard reports and disclosure documents. • Monitor implementation of mitigation measures. • Address grievance redress mechanisms. • Document lessons learned and best practices. • Support project reviews and due diligence.

Skills and Abilities:

• Master's in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Ecology/Social Development/Environmental Management or related.
• Preferred : ESIA/ESG certifications.

8–15 years in environmental and social safeguards, ESIA, ESG or infrastructure advisory.

Job Location: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim

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