Homeoffice ESG & Safeguards Specialists Talent Pool – Francophone Africa at Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners · Johannesburg, South Africa · Remote
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Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
We are building a strategic pool of ESG and safeguards specialists from Francophone Africa to strengthen the environmental and social performance of climate-aligned infrastructure and energy projects.
Role and Responsibilities
Key Deliverables:
- Conducting environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) in Francophone countries
- Ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, and AfDB ISS
- Embedding ESG and GESI considerations in project design and implementation
- Advising DFIs, investors, and corporates on ESG-linked reporting in bilingual contexts
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in environmental and social safeguards for energy or infrastructure projects.
- Proven expertise in ESIAs, safeguard policy compliance, and ESG integration.
- Strong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, and AfDB ISS.
- Experience working in Francophone Africa, liaising with governments, regulators, and local communities.
- Bilingual French/English proficiency required; ability to prepare reports in both languages.
Who Should Apply:
- ESG and safeguard professionals with strong Francophone Africa experience
- Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is mandatory
- Proven expertise in ESIAs, ESG integration, and safeguard compliance for renewable energy/infrastructure
- Experience liaising with governments, regulators, and communities across Francophone regions
Benefits
Here’s why you might want to join our pool:
• Access to mission-aligned organizations at the forefront of climate, sustainability, and energy work across Africa
• Work on high-impact, meaningful financial leadership assignments
• Dedicated ATP support for invoicing, contracting, and payment so you can focus on delivering value
• Access to mission-aligned organizations at the forefront of climate, sustainability, and energy work across Africa
• Work on high-impact, meaningful financial leadership assignments
• Dedicated ATP support for invoicing, contracting, and payment so you can focus on delivering value
