E&S Advisor

Job ID

2025-2142

Category

Sustainable Business and HSSE

Location : City

Cairo

Location : Country (Full Name)

Egypt

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for E&S Advisor in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our E&S Advisor you will Contribute to establishing, implementing and maintaining performance of the Environmental and Social (E&S) management system for the entire value chain. Support the organization in ensuring compliance to the internal E&S framework and local regulations, best practices and lender performance requirements. Build and drive a positive company E&S culture.

Main responsibilities

1. ESIA & ESMS Development: Support the development and coordination of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), implement Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs), and develop the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
2. Standards Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure project adherence to international standards like Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards, and lead dialogue with lenders on social and environmental issues.
3. Community Investment & Development: Develop and execute community engagement plans, manage community investment applications, monitor impact, and ensure alignment with Scatec’s Community Investment strategy.
4. Monitoring & Reporting: Lead digitalization of community investment reporting, conduct internal and third-party audits, and produce regular E&S reports for lenders and stakeholders.
5. Project E&S Inputs: Provide Environmental & Social inputs for new project development, including due diligence, ESIA, ESMPs, and contractor management.
6. Lender & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage stakeholder engagement activities, contribute to grievance mechanisms, and coordinate with lenders on site audits and project compliance.
7. Operational Support & Maintenance: Develop and update operation and maintenance management systems, ensuring environmental and social considerations are integrated into operational projects.
8. Site & Contractor Management: Oversee contractor management, site audits, accommodation audits, and ensure implementation of lender ESAPs during project execution.

Qualifications and competencies

1. Educational Background & Experience: University degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Economics, or similar, with 3-4 years of experience in sustainable or international development, including fieldwork.
2. Project & Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and engaging with senior stakeholders at various levels.
3. Technical & Data Skills: Knowledge of environmental and social management standards (especially IFC PS), with advanced skills in Power BI, Power Apps, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
4. Language Skills & Additional Assets: Fluent in English and Arabic; experience living and working abroad; proficiency in data collection and field information gathering.

Additional Information:

• 12 Month Contract with potential contract extension.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s term of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.