Managing Consultant
ERM
Managing Consultant
ERM
Global sustainability consultancy for environmental risk
ERM’s Social Impact Voyager seeks to incubate social impact (across social performance, land acquisition and resettlement, stakeholder engagement, labor and working conditions, etc.) as a key offering across our service lines. Our vision is to become the social impact consulting partner of choice, known for high-quality advisory and technical services that are well integrated to the business and sustainability strategies.
The Asia Region has 50+ pureplay social impact practitioners, primarily based in China mainland, Hong Kong and South-east Asia, India, Vietnam.
ERM China office is currently hiring professionals with a passion and some experience in resettlement and social sustainability to join the team.
Role responsibility:
Join the team, and you will work closely with service line leaders and senior project managers who will coach you and help you develop subject matter expertise.
Deliver and coordinate medium to large projects that involve social impact assessment, resettlement advisory, labor and working conditions assessment, stakeholder engagement and social due diligence
Conduct socio-economic surveys, social screening for the projects and Social Impact Assessments (SIA) including Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) or Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP)
Prepare Indigenous Peoples Development Plans (IPDPs), Community Development Social Welfare Programs for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and obtain clearances for Land Acquisition
Monitor, evaluate and supervise the implementation of the resettlement plan and social mitigating measures
Undertake social and human rights due diligence assessments and prepare corrective action plans as per established international standards (UNGPs, EP, IFC, ADB etc.)
Direct and monitor project management activities related to social performance projects, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, deliverable quality review, and interaction with clients
Requirements:
Master’s degree or PhD in social sciences, sociology, Anthropology or related discipline
At least 7+ years and more of social/socio-economic impact assessment experience, including successfully managing projects and teams on social impact assessments
Practical knowledge and understanding of quantitative analysis tools and techniques and their application for social data management
Demonstrated project management skills
Excellent report writing skills. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin is a fundamental requirement. Second foreign language skills will be a plus (e.g. French, Russian)
Willingness to do domestic or international travel
Who We Are:
As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.
Thank you for your interest in ERM.
ERM, Environmental Resources Management, provides sustainability consulting to help businesses manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks and expand responsible practices. Its services span strategy development, risk assessment, compliance, data analytics, and program implementation for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The company works by partnering with clients to identify EHS risks, design practical programs, set metrics, and deploy changes across operations, supply chains, and facilities, often leveraging technology and industry benchmarks. ERM differentiates itself through its global, pure-play focus on sustainability with deep, regionally diverse expertise and a track record of growth via acquisitions, supported since 2021 by majority ownership from KKR. Its goal is to help organizations improve their sustainability performance, meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and create long-term value for both the business and the wider environment.
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