Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Company Description
AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. In South East Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consultancy and engineering assignments from our power sector consulting offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hanoi, Singapore, Pune, Noida and Taipei. In total, we have multinational staff of more than 500 working in power generation field in Asia.
In line with our increasing business, we are looking for a Social Consultant (Junior to Mid-Level) for our renewable energy and thermal power projects in Indonesia.
Job Description
- Support on the social aspect of environmental and social (E&S) feasibility studies for energy sector projects (natural gas, LNG to Power, biomass, Waste to Energy, wind, solar, hybrid, etc.) and potential other sectors e.g. infrastructure.
- Support environmental and social due diligence studies for energy sector projects and potential other sectors.
- Support as lenders environmental and social advisor during the construction and operation energy sector projects and potential other sectors, including supporting consultations with Project Affected Persons and other stakeholders in Indonesia.
- Supporting Project Managers in the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and E&S Management Plans. Provide guidance on social matters, including regulatory E&S requirements during the ESIA process.
- Consulting experience and/or proven ability to perform the key functions of a consultant, including supporting multiple social projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with limited oversight.
- Lead social surveys, field evaluations and assessments, and fieldwork for stakeholder engagement activities.
- Coordinate in collecting a variety of data and prepares reports, maps, and analyses on social topics.
- Interpret and record social data, conduct analyses, compare findings of relevant studies to local, state, and international regulations and standards to ensure compliance.
- Support in preparing proposals (technical and financial) for social services.
- Support other AFRY E&S staff in the region and contribute to social work outside of the region when opportunities arise.
- Enforce ethics and compliance in accordance with AFRY Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
- Higher professional degree in social science or related discipline (B.Sc. or M.Sc).
- 2+ years’ experience in environmental and social consulting/management.
- Experience in preparing International Standards Social Safeguards Reports e.g., ESIA, Resettlement Plan, ESDD, Human Rights Impact Assessment, Indigenous People Plan, Cultural Heritage Management Plan, etc, preferably for the energy sector.
- Experience in undertaking Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDDs) preferable for the energy sector.
- Knowledge of Indonesian regulatory E&S requirements and international E&S standards and guidelines i.e., Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, ADB Safeguards, etc.
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGD), workshops, public consultations, and community meetings.
- The willingness to travel to other countries inside and outside the region to support environmental and social services.
- Fluency in Bahasa and English.
- Ability to work well with people from a range of cultures.
- Ability to work independently.
Additional Information
We offer the following to qualified candidates:
- Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
- Competitive salary package
- Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
- Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
- Possibility to work in international renewable energy projects
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
