Social Performance Associate

## Social Performance Associate

Applylocations: Paris, France: Lyon, Francetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R ERM is seeking a motivated Social Consultant to join our team in France (Paris or Lyon). The ideal candidate will have at 1 - 2 years of experience in a consulting company.

The candidate should have professional experience in providing social advisory services (social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, human rights, social value creation strategies, due diligence, social license to operate, resettlement and livelihood restoration planning and implementation, community health, safety and security) in line with national and international requirements of Lender institutions and if possible, have experience with permitting effort in France.

Our Social Performance team works with corporations, multilateral finance institutions, and other private and public sector clients to assess a wide range of corporate social and ethical issues, identifying and communicating with stakeholders at corporate and operational level. The work includes strategic and policy work, stakeholder consultation and engagement, and management systems, as well as field surveys to carry out to collect data aiming to identify, assess and manage social impact assessment, social management plan development such as resettlement frameworks / action plans stakeholder engagement plans, etc.

His/her main responsibilities and tasks will be:

• Work on the social aspects of Projects compliant with national regulations and international standards and guidelines (mainly (World Bank, IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles)), including socioeconomic baseline data collection fieldwork design and coordination, socioeconomic baseline data reporting, conducting impact assessment and due diligence, developing mitigation measures, social management plans, stakeholder mapping and characterization and proposing engagement strategies, developing grievance mechanisms for communities, workers, advising clients on roles and responsibilities for management of social aspects including resources for stakeholder engagement and grievance management.
• Provide support with writing project reports in accordance with the requirements of ERM’s project management system, including undertaking research and analysis.
• Prepare Power

Point presentations: results of different types of projects and proposals.

• Conduct field work activities when required (expected frequency is approximately once per quarter).
• Deliver assigned tasks within contracted project or proposals under development.
• Networking with the social and human rights community of practitioners within the whole organization and particularly within EMEA.
• Remain up to speed with latest developments in terms of relevant legislation and requirements applicable to projects and clients from a social perspective.

Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.⠀ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..### About Us

At ERM, sustainability is our business.

We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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