Senior Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Expert / Project Manager at SMEC Holdings

Job Description

• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team
• Outstanding career prospectsSMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages, guides, and directs project teams and activities to achieve efficient, cost-effective, timely, and high quality delivery of consultancy assignments around Africa.
• Performs the role of Project Manager / Team Leader and technical expert on projects as needed
• Assists with preparation of high quality winning proposals
• Develops and manages good and effective relationships with existing and potential clients and funding agencies
• Prepares and / or reviews project technical reports and other outputs with quality assurance
• Coordinates, manages, and supervises the work of other staff members and experts
• Undertakes activities to build the capacity of local and regional staff

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Fluency in English mandatory. Additional language abilities such as French is advantageous.
• At least a Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Natural Resources Management or related from a recognized university.
• At least 12 years overall relevant experience in the field and at least 3 years experience managing or directing projects in developing countries. Project management experience is mandatory.
• Strong technical knowledge in relevant areas such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of dam/irrigation/water supply/power transmission lines/roads/building complex or other large infrastructure projects, environmental and social studies, environmental management, environmental planning.
• Membership in a related professional association or registration as an environmental expert is advantageous.
• Excellent technical writing skills in English (mandatory). Experience in preparing reports, proposals, and/or publications of international standard.
• Proficient in use of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards
• Able to work with multidisciplinary multicultural teams
• Able to deliver work within tight deadlines and handle heavier work pressure near deadlines
• Able to travel to different countries in Africa
• Nationals and residents in Africa are encouraged to apply.