Environmental and Social (E&S) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional to lead the environmental and social performance of our terminal operations in Basra, Iraq. This field‑based position requires daily on‑site presence, high‑quality reporting, and regular liaison with head office and international lenders such as the IFC.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the terminal’s Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) in line with IFC Performance Standards (PS1‑PS8) and Iraqi regulations.
• Lead implementation and monitoring of the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), tracking commitments and timelines.
• Conduct field monitoring of emissions, waste, water, biodiversity, labor practices, community relations and grievance mechanisms.
• Manage community engagement, operate a functional grievance mechanism and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee contractors and service providers for compliance with the ESMS and IFC standards, conducting audits and corrective‑action follow‑up.
• Develop and maintain supply‑chain risk assessments, screening, monitoring and a risk register.
• Prepare clear English reports for head office, shareholders, and IFC/lender supervision, including performance, ESAP status and incident reports.
• Serve as the primary on‑ground contact for IFC and other lenders during site visits, audits and supervision missions.
• Coordinate with the Health & Safety Manager and operations teams for integrated E&S risk management.
• Support due‑diligence and reporting on port‑specific environmental risks such as dredging, marine impacts and water discharge.
• Build local capacity and mentor terminal staff on E&S requirements and international standards.

Required profile

• Significant professional experience in environmental and/or social performance management, preferably in ports, terminals, infrastructure, oil & gas or other IFC/DFI‑financed projects.
• Strong working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and related Equator Principles.

Required skills

• IFC Performance Standards (PS1‑PS8)
• Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS)
• Environmental monitoring (emissions, waste, water, biodiversity)
• Social monitoring (labor practices, community relations, grievance mechanisms)
• Community engagement and stakeholder management
• Contractor compliance auditing
• Supply‑chain risk assessment and monitoring
• English‑language reporting