Social Consultant

Job title:

Social Consultant

Company:

Arup

Job description

Social ConsultantWarsawShape a future with purpose at Arup in Warsaw.Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.You would be joining Arup’s Environmental and Social Consultancy Team. You would mainly be working on environmental and social due diligence projects, both as part of wider technical due diligence and as standalone assignments. Clients would include private sector investors, lenders, and export credit agencies. Our team works across environmental assessment, including Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and also other impact assessment types such as health and equalities assessments.The OpportunityAs part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team, you will also have the opportunity to help shape the growth of social advisory services and skills and collaborate with colleagues across all Arup regions. This includes sharing your ideas and contributing to innovation and research in new products and services that aim to shape a better world.As a Social Consultant at Arup, you will:

• Deliver ‘social and human rights’ aspects of Lenders environmental and social advisory services including on involuntary resettlement and land acquisition, labour management, indigenous peoples’ rights, stakeholder engagement, vulnerable people, gender and human rights
• Contribute to Gap Analyses, Environmental and Social Due Diligence Reports, Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP), Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Livelihood Restoration Plans, Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Indigenous Peoples’ Plans, Gender Assessments and action plans, Human Rights Assessments and Social Monitoring Reports, amongst others
• Undertake regular short-term travel to the projects sites overseas
• Support business development activities including proposals, presentations, and marketing activities and to thought leadership, innovation and research

Does this role inspire you?We’re looking for someone who shared appreciation of Arup’s values and desire to shape a better world:

• Master or university degree in social science, engineering, urban planning, legal or another discipline relevant to the management of social impacts in the built environment
• At least 5 years of experience in similar position
• Experience in social due diligence of medium or large-scale infrastructure projects and the preparation of due diligence reports
• Working knowledge of social standards applied by lenders (International Financial Institutions)
• Have knowledge in the area of social impact assessment and social safeguard management in the field of the built environment; specifically impact from land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, labour and working conditions
• A good standard of written English and good communication skills will be essential

Why Arup?At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid home/office working policy
• Well-being and Culture: A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We’re here to support you.Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:45:25 GMT

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