Consultant -Social

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference. 

Req Id : 110302 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

With a focus on utility industries such as Power, Oil & Gas, Data Infrastructure and Water as well as other resource-intensive sectors, Black & Veatch's Global Advisory group provides a range of holistic strategic, process, financial and technology solutions. Black & Veatch brings together combined expertise in advanced analytics and practical business experience with extensive organizational, technology and engineering capabilities. Throughout the world, we deliver solutions that work best for the program needs, organization, assets and customers.

Our professionals improve organizational effectiveness, and reduce risks and costs by enabling our clients to adopt and operationalize new technologies and approaches. We help justify and fund major improvements to your utility network and assets. We help you achieve a clear, systematic approach to managing risks. And worldwide, we work with executive leadership teams to identify and design business-case solutions to some of our world's most transformational initiatives solving energy, water, decarbonisation and other finite resource challenges.

• Act as the lead Social Expert on projects
• Experience on acting as a social expert on projects including Social Safeguards Commitment Plan (SSCP), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Social Safeguards Management Plan (SMP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Gender Action Plan (GAP) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
• Managing the delivery of major international ESDD, ESMS, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of E&S management plans and E&S monitoring and performance services on major international projects for investors and lenders including Multi Lateral Banks
• Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification; 
• Conducting high level verification of on site stakeholder management through meetings and discussions.
• Providing assistance to clients in meeting international lender standards and advise on international best practice in social performance; 
• Supporting the development and implementation of social and environmental management systems; 
• Have a deep understanding of international Social safeguards, E&S standards, incl. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, World Bank EHS Guidelines. Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards in the ESG space; 
• Delivery of work through well written and succinct reports and presentations to clients;  
• Technical support to various team members to identify social risks and manage those risks; and 
• Compiling analysis and preparation of deliverables to contribute to the completion of multiple engagement phases of a project. Demonstrate capabilities with low level of supervision
• Support sustainability and decarbonization related project activities
• Guide and mentor more junior colleagues, share specialist knowledge with the broader Global Advisory team
• Support proposal development activities under the supervision of project and proposal management professionals

• Must have – A Masters degree in relevant subject such as Social Science, or similar (Master in Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, etc.
• 8-11 years' experience in social roles for infrastructure projects including power and oil & gas.
• Excellent English speaking and report writing skills, ability to work with multi-cultural teams across different time zones and in a virtual setting
• Good communication skills and personal presence for client interactions
• Willingness to travel and multi-task to meet tight timelines while working independently with minimal supervision

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.  All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.