Social Performance Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Work on social aspects of projects compliant with national regulations and international standards (World Bank, IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles), including socioeconomic baseline data collection, impact assessment, due diligence, and developing mitigation measures and social management plans.
• Provide support with writing project reports in accordance with ERM's project management system, including undertaking research and analysis, and prepare PowerPoint presentations for project results and proposals.
• Conduct field work activities when required (approximately once per quarter) and deliver assigned tasks within contracted projects or proposals under development.
• Network with the social and human rights community of practitioners within the organization and remain updated on relevant legislation and requirements applicable to projects from a social perspective.

This role helps corporations, multilateral finance institutions, and other clients assess and manage social and ethical issues, ensuring projects comply with regulations and international standards to minimize negative social impacts and promote stakeholder engagement and human rights.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a consulting company with professional experience in providing social advisory services (social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, human rights, social value creation strategies, due diligence, etc.).
• Experience in line with national and international requirements of Lender institutions, with preference for experience with permitting efforts in France.
• Ability to conduct field work, including socioeconomic baseline data collection and coordination, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies and grievance mechanisms.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for project reports and proposals, with attention to detail and analytical capabilities.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, with equal opportunities for all candidates and support for accommodations during the selection process and beyond. No specific salary or additional perks mentioned.

ERM's 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 levels.