Environment and Sustainability Specialist

Job description

Works as an Environment and Sustainability Specialist within a multidisciplinary technical team on a wide range of projects. Coordinates impact assessments, reviews and evaluates impacts, develops mitigation measures, and supports the development of Environmental and Social Management Plans for a government client. Responsibilities include developing and implementing sustainability policies across departments, conducting environmental assessments and sustainability audits to ensure regulatory compliance, coordinating and delivering environmental audits and impact assessments, integrating sustainability into project planning and execution, monitoring and reporting environmental performance metrics, providing training on sustainability practices, staying updated on emerging sustainability trends, engaging stakeholders and promoting initiatives, and preparing fee proposals for environmental work

Requirements

• Good understanding and practical experience with international lender standards such as Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards
• understanding of environmental impact assessment approach and process steps
• knowledge of regional environmental regulations and their application
• professional membership or certification with recognized organisations (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM, IES, PMP Certificate) advantageous
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field
• minimum 5 years experience in environmental management or sustainability
• strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks
• excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sustainability reporting tools
• fluency in English
• proficiency in Arabic advantage

Skills