Environment & Social Analyst
Job summary
The E&S Manager will lead E&S submissions to grant-making agencies, while ensuring environmental, social, health and safety compliance across WeLight sites as the Nigerian portfolio grows. The role covers HSE, social safeguards, policies, documentation, field monitoring, and reporting to investors and environmental agencies.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit E&S element of grant applications, in particular REA DARES
- Ensure E&S compliance on WeLight sites, in line with Nigerian regulations, IFC Performance Standards, and REA DARES requirements
- Conduct field missions to monitor sites and contractors
- Implement HSE procedures, PPE standards, and site protocols
- Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor waste management, including batteries, e-waste, and end-of-life equipment
- Promote non-discrimination and equal opportunity in the workplace and in hiring
- Support community consultations and grievance management
- Draft and update E&S policies and procedures
- Prepare E&S documentation for grant applications
- Support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for new sites
- Support carbon credit project development
- Liaise with environmental agencies and regulators
- Support permitting and approvals requiring E&S documentation
- Produce E&S reports for investors and lenders
- Maintain E&S records and performance indicators
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in E&S compliance
- Preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector
- Good knowledge of Nigerian E&S regulations
- IFC Performance Standards, HSE and waste management
- Strong reporting, documentation and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel frequently to remote project sites across Nigeria
- Experience conducting or managing EIAs
- Experience with REA DARES program
- Bilingual (French & English)
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