Social Performance Associate

• 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 development of mitigation measures and social management plans.
• Provide support with writing project reports, conducting research and analysis, and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Conduct fieldwork activities approximately once per quarter and network with the social and human rights community within the organization.

This role helps corporations and financial institutions manage social risks and create positive outcomes for communities, ensuring projects respect human rights, engage stakeholders effectively, and contribute to sustainable development.

• 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, due diligence, resettlement, community health and safety) in line with national and international lender requirements.
• Experience with permitting efforts in France is preferred.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. They provide accommodations for disabilities and neurodivergence, and support diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

ERM is a global sustainability consultancy that works with corporations, multilateral finance institutions, and public sector clients to address environmental, social, and ethical issues, helping them achieve better outcomes for people and the planet.