Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider supporting government and commercial clients across energy, climate, sustainability, infrastructure, and policy domains. ICF’s energy transition work focuses on practical, evidence-based solutions that help clients design, implement, and scale clean energy programs.

Job Description :

• Conduct environmental and social screening.
• Prepare/review ESIA, ESMP and safeguard documents.
• Support environmental regulatory compliance.
• Advise on land acquisition and resettlement issues.
• Mainstream gender equality and social inclusion.
• Undertake environmental and social risk assessments.
• Develop mitigation and monitoring plans.
• Conduct field inspections and safeguard audits.
• Build safeguard capacity within implementing agencies.
• Coordinate with regulators and stakeholders.
• Prepare safeguard reports and disclosure documents.
• Monitor implementation of mitigation measures.
• Address grievance redress mechanisms.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Support project reviews and due diligence.

Skills and Abilities:

Master's in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Ecology/Social Development/Environmental Management or related.

Preferred: ESIA/ESG certifications.

8-15 years in environmental and social safeguards, ESIA, ESG or infrastructure advisory.

Job Location: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim

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