Environmental & Social Experts

Company Description

SHELADIA

Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide.

SHELADIA

believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job DescriptionWe are building a high-performing team of Environmental & Social (E&S) Experts to support a large-scale, multi-year program aligned with international development finance institutions. This opportunity involves working on diverse global projects requiring rapid mobilization, technical excellence, and strict compliance with international environmental and social standards.

Selected professionals will contribute to screening, due diligence, monitoring, and advisory services across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, agriculture, and healthcare.

DeliverablesScreening memos and red-flag reportsDue diligence and gap analysis reportsMonitoring reports and corrective action plansTechnical assessmentsTraining materials and SOPsMonthly progress reportsParticipation in kickoff and coordination meetingsExecution ModelTask Order-based assignments (defined scope, timeline, and budget per task)Combination of remote work and international field missionsHigh standards for quality, speed, and complianceThis recruitment is in support of an upcoming proposal submission for a large international program. All positions are contingent upon contract award and client approval. Candidates may be contacted during the proposal phase and, if selected, engaged upon successful award.

Qualifications1.

Senior Environmental & Social SpecialistExperience:

10+ years (DFI/MDB project experience required)

Expertise:

IFC Performance StandardsEnvironmental & Social Policies and Procedures (ESPP)Complex due diligence (resettlement, biodiversity, labor, stakeholder engagement, cumulative impacts, Indigenous Peoples)

Education:

Master's degree or higher preferred2.

Environmental & Social SpecialistExperience:

5+ years

Expertise:

Environmental impact assessmentsEnvironmental & social management plansSector-specific risk analysis

Education:

Bachelor's required; Master's preferred3. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Experience:

12+ years

Expertise Areas May Include:

Biodiversity, climate change, resettlement, air/water quality, social risk, technical risk (e.g., HAZOP, QRA)

Education:

Advanced degree preferredAll candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. All candidates must have experience in at least one of the following sectors:

Oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, telecom, agriculture, healthcare Additional RequirementsStrict adherence to confidentiality and conflict-of-interest policiesCompliance with federal travel, security, and accessibility standardsAll deliverables are client/government-ownedAdditional InformationSubmit your CV highlighting:

Relevant project experience (DFI/MDB preferred)Technical expertise areasGeographic experienceAvailability (full-time, part-time, or on-call)All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.