Manager/Sr. Manager ? ESG (Biodiversity- Renewables)

Manager/Sr. Manager ESG (Biodiversity- Renewables)

Job Summary

Manager/Sr. Manager ESG (Biodiversity- Renewables)

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of international frameworks on ESG like IFC Performance standards and national regulations pertaining to ESG/EHS.
• Plan and coordinate with ESIA/ ESDD external consultants and accompany them during ESIA/ESDD visits to facilitate stakeholder engagements and sharing of relevant information.
• Act as the internal lead for IFC PS6 - Biodiversity Management, driving Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs), No Net Loss/Net Gain commitments and biodiversity risk management.
• Review of ESIA and ESDD reports to identify inconsistencies, incorrect information and information gaps in such reports and finalize the ESIA and ESDD reports.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor implementation of environmental and social management plans, conduct ESG audits and develop audit reports, conduct trainings on relevant ESG/EHS aspects and support site in-charges and O&M managers in meeting the company's ESG requirements.
• Collaborate closely with site in-charges and asset managers of AMPIN at different under construction and operational sites across India, supporting them to close ESG gaps and ensure compliance.
• Tracking of applicable permits and approvals for under construction and operational projects, identify gaps and drive towards closure of compliance requirements.
• Ability to address queries from different lenders and investors related to E&S aspects for different projects.
• Lead implementation of ESG strategy and Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS) across AMPIN's renewable energy portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS Guidelines and lender/investor ESG requirements.
• Coordinate and review ESIA, ESDD, ESMP and biodiversity studies, ensuring quality and compliance with international standards.
• Manage ESG due diligence, Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs), and respond to lender/investor ESG queries.
• Drive ESG and biodiversity capacity building through training, awareness programmes and guidance for project teams.
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of ESG commitments.

Ideal Skills for this role include

• 6-10 years of experience in ESG.
• Must have worked in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, with hands-on experience in PS6 (Biodiversity Management).
• Experience in ESIA/ESDD, ESMS implementation and lender/investor ESG compliance.
• Exposure to Biodiversity Action Plans, ecological monitoring and No Net Loss/Net Gain frameworks.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across India

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