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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic resettlement programs, including land acquisition and livelihood restoration, while ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and deliver high-quality outputs across diverse sectors in Africa.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Degree In EconomicsExpert Knowledge Of IFC Performance StandardsExperience In Social PerformanceExceptional Communication SkillsFluency In English
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Hard Skills
ResettlementLand AcquisitionLivelihood RestorationStakeholder EngagementAsset ValuationBaseline StudiesGrievance MechanismsMonitoring And EvaluationSocial Investment PlanningProject Management
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentoringBusiness DevelopmentCross-Cultural CommunicationReport-Writing
Tools & Technologies
GISSocial Data ToolsDigital Engagement Platforms
Industry Keywords
Social Due DiligenceCommunity Development PlansCompensation FrameworksRegulatory ApprovalsProject FinanceM&AInternational StandardsConflict-Sensitive ApproachesFPICEIB ESS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead strategic resettlement programmes, including involuntary resettlement, land acquisition, livelihood restoration, and social due diligence
- Design and deliver RAPs, LRPs, IPDPs, and community development plans aligned with international standards
- Oversee socio-economic baselines and community assessments
- Guide land access and valuation processes, compensation frameworks, and regulatory approvals
- Lead social due diligence for project finance and M&A across mining, energy, infrastructure, and renewables
- Design stakeholder engagement strategies, including FPIC, grievance mechanisms, and conflict-sensitive approaches
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across ERM and partner organisations
- Ensure quality assurance across deliverables, proposals, and client outputs
- Advise senior client representatives, lenders, and legal teams
- Drive business development, key account management, and regional growth initiatives
- Mentor and develop talent across ERM’s Africa teams
- Represent ERM at industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements
- Demonstrate technical leadership, lead complex projects, drive business growth, contribute to thought leadership, and collaborate globally across ERM’s network
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree in economics, development economics, anthropology, sociology, urban planning, demographics, or a related field
- Experience in social performance, with deep expertise in resettlement, land acquisition, livelihood restoration, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong track record delivering complex projects across Africa and multiple sectors
- Expert knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, EIB ESS, AfDB safeguards, and national frameworks
- Hands-on experience with asset valuation, baseline studies, grievance mechanisms, M&E, and social investment planning
- Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage complex, multi-stakeholder assignments
- Exceptional communication and report-writing skills
- Fluency in English
- Experience working cross-culturally with clients, governments, and communities
- Familiarity with GIS, social data tools, and digital engagement platforms (desirable)
- French or Portuguese is a significant advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel to diverse and remote field locations
- Inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for every candidate
- Selection-process accommodations and support for disabilities and neurodivergence
- Tools, support, and adjustments to succeed after joining
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in sustainability consulting
- Purpose-driven team committed to lasting social and environmental value
- Global impact and career growth opportunities