Key Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of environmental and social commitments defined in project documentation, including ESIA, ESMP, ESAP, RAP and LRP.
• Support initiation and management of ESIA processes for new renewable energy developments, including participation in RFI and RFP stages and technical evaluation of consultants.
• Assess contractor and subcontractor compliance with Environmental and Social requirements and conduct site inspections.
• Provide technical input on contractor-prepared Environmental and Social Management Plans, procedures and method statements.
• Support investigation of environmental and social incidents and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory approval conditions and applicable legislation.
• Identify and assess environmental and social risks across project lifecycle phases and support development and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Maintain Environmental and Social risk registers and track corrective actions.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of an Environmental and Social Management System aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
• Contribute to internal and external audit processes and ensure structured compliance documentation.
• Collect, analyze and consolidate environmental and social performance data and support preparation of monitoring and compliance reports.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of professional experience in Environmental and Social management.
• Experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience on projects financed by international financial institutions (such as ADB, AIIB, EBRD, or IFC) is considered a strong advantage.
• Practical experience in contractor environmental compliance monitoring.
• Participation in Environmental Management System audits is beneficial.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is a plus.
• Membership with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of ESIA and ESMP processes.
• Familiarity with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, AIIB Environmental and Social Framework, EBRD Environmental and Social Policy, and IFC Performance Standards.
• Knowledge of Azerbaijani environmental legislation and international Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management Systems.

Language Requirements

• Azerbaijani – Fluent
• English – Professional working proficiency (including reporting and international stakeholder communication)

Additional Information

• Regular travel to project sites within Azerbaijan is required.
• The role requires structured documentation capability, regulatory awareness, and risk-based decision-making skills.

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