Social Performance Associate

ERM is seeking a motivated Social Consultant to join our team in France (Paris or Lyon).

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a consulting company.
• 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.
• Experience with permitting effort in France is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on the social aspects of projects compliant with national regulations and international standards and guidelines (World Bank, IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles), including socioeconomic baseline data collection fieldwork design and coordination, baseline data reporting, conducting impact assessment and due diligence, developing mitigation measures, social management plans, stakeholder mapping and characterization, and proposing engagement strategies.
• Develop grievance mechanisms for communities and workers, and advise clients on roles and responsibilities for the management of social aspects, including resources for stakeholder engagement and grievance management.
• Provide support with writing project reports in accordance with ERM’s project management system, including undertaking research and analysis.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations summarizing results of projects and proposals.
• Conduct field work activities when required (approximately once per quarter).
• Deliver assigned tasks within contracted projects or proposals under development.
• Network with the social and human rights community of practitioners within the organization, particularly within EMEA.
• Remain up to date with latest developments in relevant legislation and requirements applicable to projects and clients from a social perspective.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ERM welcomes talent from all backgrounds and provides equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability or need accommodations during the selection process, we are here to support you.