Team Leader (Environmental and Social Consultant)

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We are seeking an International International Environmental and Social Safeguards Team Leader for an upcoming AIIB-funded rural road rehabilitation program to support the Ministry of Rural Development on feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, and safeguard preparation across six provinces in Cambodia.

Qualifications

 

• The Team Leader must possess a minimum of a Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant discipline, with demonstrated expertise in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), coupled with substantial experience in stakeholder engagement.
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience is required in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects of significant scale, including transport infrastructure initiatives, with proven capability in coordinating multiple stakeholder groups and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of international environmental and social safeguard standards, specifically the AIIB Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), International Finance Corporation Performance Standards (IFC PS), World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (WB ESF), and Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policy Statement (ADB SPS), is mandatory.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, with fluency in English language and verifiable project experience in Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, required for this position.

 

Additional Information

Why Join Us

Our team brings together leading infrastructure, engineering, and international development professionals supporting some of the world’s most impactful public-sector investment programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure initiatives while working alongside global experts and senior decision-makers.

Qualified candidates with a passion for international infrastructure development and transportation systems transformation are encouraged to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.