Consultant: Project Sustainability Officer

In the role as Consultant: Project Sustainability Officer, we are seeking a smart, competent, self-driven and committed individual to deliver social and environmental support at the Hybrid project site in the state of Rajasthan. This role will be under Sustainability department of Statkraft India and will be a good opportunity for candidates from Rajasthan interested to work in a sustainably aware and ethical international company.

As Consultant: Project Sustainability Officer, you will be reporting to the ESG Manager based out of New Delhi, India and the following tasks would be a part of your job  profile :

• Conduct the environmental and social activities on project sites as required.
• Manage local stakeholders and maintaining good relationships with local environment and forest department.
• Carry out local stakeholder assessment and analysis when needed.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and report internally.
• Implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs at the site locations.
• Support in implementing all environment, waste, social and community related programs on site as per instructions of ESG manager in alignment with site manager.
• Support in liaisoning for areas related to Environment and Social needs.
• Conduct environmental and social training as per need at the site if needed.
• Promoting an Environment and Socially sensitive culture which is consistent with Statkraft’ s leadership ambitions and values and defining and implementing Site Specific Sustainability Program and Plans.
• Ensure the contractors are performing Sustainability activities in accordance with the Indian regulation and contractual obligations.
• Ensure monthly reports from contractors / suppliers provide the necessary information to Statkraft on Sustainability matters.
• Ensure implementation of ISO 14001 Systems & process as trained and instructed.
• Carry out other required Sustainability related responsibilities assigned by the ESG Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:-

We look for experienced personnel with the essential skills that includes:

• Any bachelor’s degree (May prefer any degree in Environment or related areas, but not necessary)
• Minimum 4 – 5 years of Local community management experience and in total 7 – 10 years of experience level will be preferred.
• A good knowledge level of laws and regulations for environment, village administrations and development authorities for Rajasthan and extend to Indian level is expected.
• Ability to work independently and capable of forming strong working relationships/partnerships at local site levels and state level.
• Verbal and written fluency in Hindi AND Rajasthani / Mewari / Marwari / Wagdi / Dhundhari / Bhili. Knowing English is good, but it is not necessary to have fluency.
• Open to travel across Rajasthan and other parts of India when needed. The first location of work will be the Project site at Barmer, Rajasthan.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt and develop is crucial.
• Some prior experience on implementation of ISO 14001 at project level.
• Preparation of Environment and social reporting and organizing project level documentation.
• Ability to lead a team if needed.

Location:-

• Rajasthan, India.

Company Overview:-

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 4,800 employees in 19 countries. Statkraft in India started its operations in 2004 and has strengthened its footprints in Assets development & management and Market operations (Trading & origination, Forecasting & Scheduling activities and Energy management).