Senior Consultant at Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of social baseline studies, including socio-economic assessments, community and human population profiling, and health baseline assessments.
• Assist in conducting needs assessments, mapping vulnerable groups, and identifying social risks and opportunities to inform impact mitigation and community development planning.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs) and Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs), ensuring inclusive and culturally appropriate engagement processes.
• Contribute to the facilitation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes where applicable, especially with Indigenous or vulnerable communities.
• Work collaboratively with senior consultants and technical specialists to assist in the preparation of high-quality deliverables, including reports, proposals, and client presentations
• Participate in socio-economic data collection and analysis using both quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Engage in interdisciplinary teamwork with ERM colleagues across service lines (e.g., environmental, biodiversity, health) to integrate social performance within broader project frameworks.
• Travel to project sites as needed, supporting fieldwork and stakeholder consultations in diverse geographies and development contexts, while upholding ERM’s commitment to Safety First and zero harm.
• Working knowledge of relevant national regulations and international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, WB ESF, AfDB safeguards).
• Stay informed about emerging social sustainability trends and share knowledge with peers and clients.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of undergraduate degree in economics, sociology, anthropology, development studies, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional or consulting experience in social performance, social development, or impact assessment.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in one or more key areas of social performance practice. This includes conducting social baseline studies and socio-economic surveys to inform project planning and impact assessments; supporting stakeholder engagement activities and consent processes that are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and aligned with international good practice; and contributing to human rights risk assessments and social audits.
• Experience in livelihoods restoration planning, designing social investment strategies, and the implementation of grievance redress mechanisms is also highly valued.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to manage and interpret social data (quantitative and qualitative).
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Portuguese is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in virtual and field-based environments.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple tasks or projects, sometimes under tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to ERM’s mission and culture.