ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL PROJECT MANAGER - HYDROPOWER (AFRICA)

Environment & Social Project Manager (E&S) - Hydropower (Africa) Unlock an exhilarating opportunity to shape the future of hydropower in Africa.
As an Environment & Social Project Manager (E&S), you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing the environmental and social dimensions of our groundbreaking hydropower initiatives, spanning from inception to realization.
Client Profile We are an independent power producer dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa, pioneering the development, financing, construction, and operation of small and medium-sized hydropower plants (up to 30 MW).
Our daily commitment revolves around combatting global warming, and our "run-of-the-river" power plants not only generate 100% carbon-free energy but also boast minimal environmental impact while enriching local communities in multifaceted ways.
Currently, we operate in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Gabon, and France, boasting a portfolio of 31 projects with a collective capacity of 320 MW.
Your Role As the E&S Project Manager, you will.
Spearhead environmental assessments across our African hydro projects, from site selection and pre-feasibility to construction and operation.
Offer expert guidance to our internal development team on environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and propose proactive mitigation measures.
Collaborate intimately with environmental consultants on pivotal matters.
Supervise consultants to ensure impeccable deliverables within stipulated timelines.
Foster seamless coordination with project teams.
Champion the steadfast implementation of environmental and social directives throughout project execution.
Actively contribute to the design of our hydro projects, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity conservation.
Support preliminary studies and conduct due diligence on environmental and social facets.
Innovate and propose progressive approaches to enhance our sustainable development strategies.
Your Profile Education.
Bac + 5 (Specialized Master, business/engineering school, etc.) in sustainable development, environmental project management, or environmental sciences.
Experience.
A minimum of 5 years in an environmental design office, including international project exposure.
Collaborations with international financial institutions such as AFD, AFDB, EBRD are advantageous, and experience in hydroelectric projects is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word and VBA), Autocad, QGIS, and Python.
Language Skills.
Fluent in English (written and oral).
Qualities.
Autonomous, proactive, analytical, organized, excellent writing skills, inquisitive, and a team player.
Employment Details Contract Type.
Permanent (CDI) Start Date.
Immediate Location.
Paris (Remote work is possible) Compensation.
Competitive, tailored to your expertise and experience, ranging from to euros.
Are you passionate about Hydropower and ready to be a part of transformative projects? Connect with us today.
[email protected] Embark on a journey where your expertise can change lives and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Join us in making a difference! ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.