Senior Social Consultant

ERM Vietnam is looking for emerging Social Consulting Professionals who are interested in being part of this thriving global community - outstanding individuals who combine strong desires around consulting and business development with a strong technical foundation - to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships. We seek talented individuals to help us drive the continued growth of ERM’s business.

This is an opportunity for a Senior Social Consultant looking to further his/her career as a global social leader that aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Employee is unique. Our model offers unparalleled opportunities for consultants with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

- Unique Career Growth & Learning Opportunities in a Global Environment
- Culture of working for an organization with “Sustainability at its heart” and a company that promotes environmental awareness within the community through the ERM Foundation
- Diversified Environmental, Health and Safety Exposure across industries and locations
- Opportunities to be involved in collaboration across borders

ERM VIETNAM:
ERM has worked in Vietnam since 1993, and in order to meet the growing needs throughout the region, opened an office in Ha Noi in 1998. In 2002, we relocated to in Ho Chi Minh City.

Our team includes both local and international consultants with the technical expertise and detailed local knowledge required to address the particular needs of the region and conduct environmental, health, safety, risk, social and sustainability projects across Vietnam.

We work for major multinational investors in the oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, power and energy sectors, international development banks and financial intermediaries.

Role Overview
As a Senior Social Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting ERM’s social performance team in delivering high-quality Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) aligned with international standards. You will be actively involved in fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting, contributing to the successful execution of capital delivery projects across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Field Investigations & Coordination
- Lead and participate in social field investigations, including social scoping surveys, baseline data collection, and social impact assessments.
- Support the preparation of survey materials and stakeholder engagement tools.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during field activities to ensure quality and compliance with ERM standards.

Technical Development
- Build expertise in social scoping, baseline assessments, and stakeholder engagement processes within the ESIA framework.
- Learn to identify and evaluate potential environmental and social impacts associated with industry-based projects.

Reporting & Documentation
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive reports, including social baseline studies and social management plans.
- Ensure reporting aligns with international E&S standards and client expectations.

Research & Analysis
- Provide analytical support to the Capital Delivery Project team through research, data interpretation, and synthesis of findings.
- Assist in the integration of social data into broader environmental and sustainability assessments.
- Who We Are:_
- As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency._
- Please submit your resume and brief cover letter._
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