Principal – Environment & Sustainability (ESD)

About the role

We are seeking a senior environmental and social professional to lead due‑diligence, risk assessment and sustainability initiatives across high‑impact projects in Nigeria. The Principal, Environment & Sustainability (ESD) will provide strategic technical expertise and guide multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead environmental and social due diligence for complex, high‑risk projects.
• Assess environmental, social, climate and sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Review project compliance with international standards such as IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project and consultant teams.
• Monitor project implementation and prepare technical reports.
• Negotiate environmental and social contractual requirements.
• Represent the organization at stakeholder, client and project meetings.
• Support policy development, internal process improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor junior professionals and contribute to capacity‑building efforts.
• Travel as required to support project activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• Proven experience assessing environmental and social risks across diverse sectors.
• Strong knowledge of international sustainability frameworks and standards.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• IFC Performance Standards
• Equator Principles
• Paris Agreement Alignment
• TCFD
• TNFD
• ISSB
• CSRD
• Environmental and social due diligence
• Project monitoring
• Sustainability reporting