Principal/Senior Social Scientist at Golder

Golder is seeking a Senior / Principal Social Scientist preferably in its Ghana operation or elsewhere in West Africa. The successful candidate will be an experienced consultant with a proven record building business and leading technical teams. They will be available and medically fit to travel to project sites, work in a team environment and apply a high degree of problem-solving in the execution of duties.
This full-time position will be based in Accra, Ghana (preferably).

Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include

The appointed candidate will have a proven track record in building business and technical teams. They will lead or contribute to the successful execution of a variety of projects that form part of environmental and social impact assessments

• The suite of social management plans
• Involuntary resettlement
• Land take and compensation
• Advise developers and lenders on project social compliance
• Undertake specialist social studies
• Develop integrated social solutions.
   

Preferred Minimum Qualifications And Skillsets Include

The successful candidate will have a background in:

• Masters' degree in environmental sciences or equivalent.
• Demonstrable and progressive experience in environmental consulting and management.
• Experience in oil and gas and mining will be an advantage
• Applied understanding of, and proven experience in international and lender standards.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in the consulting field will be an advantage.
• Progressive project experience in Ghana and West Africa.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite of software, MS Project.
   

Core Competencies

• A Ghanaian National or holder of a valid transferrable work permit will be an advantage. Other West African Nationals are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to build business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate a high level of business acumen, to deal well with clients, work in multi-disciplinary teams, be problem solvers and be passionate about investing in their career growth.
• A high level of attention to detail, technically strong in your specialist field and with a recognised and growing professional profile
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to write well, and
• Multilingual skills will be an advantage, particularly French
   

Attributes

Ownership: we take pride in our work;
Initiative: we proactively do more than expected, seeking guidance when required, looking beyond the task at hand;
Enthusiastic: positive, eager, energetic, wanting to get involved;
Learning and growth: we invest in ourselves, we seek mentorship, we respond well to feedback, we want to learn and improve;
Willing to ask questions: we want to understand our business and that of our clients;
Versatile/flexible: we adapt, we are willing to try different things in pursuit of a solution;
Good communication: we express our ideas clearly, speak clearly and write well;
Detail and quality focus: we pay attention to detail, have a high standard of care in all they do, takes pride in their work, sets high standards for their work, pays attention to details, double checks their work;
Good judgement: we are confident to ask questions, we know when to and are willing to ask for help;
Organisation: we can prioritise our time and demands, we can juggle multiple tasks;
Work ethic: we can apply our education and experience to the benefit of our clients; and
Robust: we are pragmatic to work with and willing to work locally and abroad

Your Benefits At Golder Will Include

• Employee owned structure - own the business, own the result
• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching
  Closing Date: 31 January 2020