About our client: Our client is a leading global port infrastructure operator.
*Work Location: Central
*Please note that this role will be hired on a 2-year contract basis for our client's projects.
About the role:
- Be a trusted specialist advisor, provide expert advice and work closely with senior management, project stakeholders, international business units and other colleagues.
- Be seen as a ‘go to’ provider of sustainability/ ESG solutions. This will require strong influencing skills and demonstration of added value.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the company's sustainability / ESG management system and best practices for infrastructure development projects through all project stages (capex review, planning, design, procurement and construction).
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the company's ESG strategy, management system and best practice for management of existing civil infrastructure.
- Advise on and drive the adoption of international sustainability standards and norms as appropriate (for example ISO 14000, Equator Principles 4, IFC Performance Standards and Science-Based Targets).
- Set sustainability benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with project leads and business unit teams.
- Report on outcomes and provide regular feedback on progress, key project issues and required actions.
- Provide hands-on support and guidance to project teams and senior management. Oversee and interact with external consultants.
- Capacity Growth: actively contribute to strengthening the capacity of the company's global community through the company's global initiatives and training programmes—train and support colleagues.
About you:
- Master’s degree (MEng / MSc) in a relevant discipline.
- Proven experience in developing and leading the implementation of sustainability (ESG) initiatives for infrastructure development, preferably for ports or other developments in coastal environments. This should include managing ESIAs and/or E&S Due Diligences for a developer, lender or consultant.
- Proven experience in both developed and developing economies.
- Typically, 15+ years of professional experience would be expected, albeit depending upon the type of experience.
- Experience of applying good international industry practice for management of E&S risks
- Knowledge of E&S reporting systems.
- Awareness of Science Based Targets initiative and SBT for ports.
Personal Profile
- Sufficient gravitas to implement, oversee, direct and support sustainability requirements and become a trusted advisor to colleagues and senior management.
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in working and leading projects in international settings..
- Good team player with strong communication and influencing skills. Able to work effectively and build effective working relationships with international teams and senior management.
- Willingness and aptitude to travel and work overseas on short-duration visits.
- Able to actively identify project requirements and propose effective solutions.
- Self-starter, energetic, focused. Able to work with minimal direction, to deal with multiple projects and to prioritize key tasks.
- Evidence of being able to learn/grow in a changing sustainability field.
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EA Name: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.
EA License: 94C3545
EAP Name: Paola Jane Ofrasio Fajardo
EAP Reg No: R1325507
