The Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) Advisor will support the Portfolio Coordination Unit in guiding successful implementation of The E&S Risk management Coordinator Team Leader. He/She will play a critical assistance role in ensuring that Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) and SEA/SH risks and impacts generated by the projects activities are effectively managed by PMU and PIUs in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), and project environmental and social risk management instruments. The ESRM Advisor will strengthen the capacity of the PMU and PIU in implementing social and environmental risk management activities by monitoring and supporting the development of critical activities for timely project implementation deadlines.
The ESRM Advisor will advise the ESHS Specialists at the PMU regarding the overall quality control and proactive management of social and environmental risks, while also building the capacity of government institutions in collaboration with PMU to independently manage these risks in the future.
The ESRM Advisor must have the necessary qualifications and experience to lead transport and/or logistics infrastructure initiatives and develop capabilities within the team.
E&S Advisor must have a master's degree (or higher) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or a closely related discipline to the position, with a minimum of 15 years of proven experience in the coordination of environmental and social impact assessment, implementation and monitoring of ESHS Management Plans, Audits, and Risk Management;
At least experience in ESHS risk management for 5 large and/or complex projects; Experience and/or certification in training trainers and experience working on community engagement will be an advantage.
He/She must be fluent in Portuguese and English is required, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
LEVEL OF EFFORT: 15 man-months (part-time).
Interested profiles may send their CV before November 6th, 2026 to l.hemsen@groupeginger.com