Environmental Compliance & ESIA Coordinator

About the role

The role reports directly to the E&S Director and is responsible for overseeing environmental licensing and coordinating the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a large‑scale infrastructure project in the energy sector. The successful candidate will lead the development and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System and ensure compliance with Mozambican legislation and international E&S standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee environmental licensing and coordinate the ESIA process for the project.
• Develop, implement and improve the Environmental Management System.
• Ensure compliance with Mozambican environmental laws, IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.
• Provide technical environmental guidance to project teams and support capacity building.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans, procedures and monitoring systems.
• Coordinate permitting activities and acquire all required licences.
• Manage and supervise environmental and social consultants and specialised studies.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, public consultations and training initiatives.
• Act as the operational interface with lenders, regulators, local communities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the quality, progress and timely execution of environmental studies and licensing activities, including travel to project sites.

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental management for large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ESIA preparation and oversight, preferably in the energy sector or hydropower.
• Familiarity with project finance and international E&S standards such as IFC Performance Standards.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.

Required skills

• Environmental licensing
• ESIA coordination
• Environmental Management System development
• Compliance with Mozambican environmental legislation
• IFC Performance Standards
• Equator Principles
• Environmental permitting processes
• Stakeholder engagement and public consultation
• Environmental monitoring and reporting