Job Description
A leading international consulting firm is looking for a Senior Social Consultant to join their team in Johannesburg.
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing socio impact assessment processes as well as resettlement planning and implementation. Experience in public and stakeholder participation, authority consultation and project administration.
The Consultant must demonstrate knowledge of project management (methodology, proposal/ report compilation, budget control, timely completing of project, write-offs presentation skills etc.), have the ability to network with clients, problem solve where appropriate, work as part of a team, and independently.
Minimum Requirements:
•BSc Honours or Masters degree in Environmental Science
•5+ years’ experience in a socio-economic or environmental consultancy environment
•Must be able to proactively manage Social Impact Assessment / Resettlement components of projects, liaise with clients, specialists and authorities, manage quality assurance/client feedback and ensure he/she meets budgetary, quality, safety and timeframe targets, while exceeding client expectations
•Should have experience of international best practice approaches
•Must be able to develop and sustain client and stakeholder relationships
•Should have experience of developing proposal submissions
•Must be able to manage small projects and tasks within larger more complex projects with minimal guidance
•Managing the administrative and technical aspects of social impact assessment and resettlement projects (either as stand-alone projects or as part of an ESIA).
•Compilation of Social Impact Assessment reports and Resettlement Action Plans.
