Environmental Associate (EIA Preprer)

Job Title: Environmental Associate
Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Set Up: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs onsite & Fri WFH; With frequent fieldwork)
Contract Type: 12 months (renewable contract)

Ideal Candidate
He/She must have hands-on experience in environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA/EIA), environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance in the Philippines. They possess a solid understanding of Philippine environmental regulations and permitting requirements, particularly those of the DENR, and international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability.

This role should be experienced in preparing and reviewing technical environmental documents, conducting baseline studies including flora and fauna assessments, coordinating with environmental consultants and government agencies, and supporting the submission of environmental requirements for project development. Experience gained from environmental consultancies, impact evaluation projects, or infrastructure and renewable energy developments is highly preferred.

Role Overview
The Environmental Associate will support renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction readiness, with particular focus on permitting, stakeholder coordination and project monitoring and control. The ideal candidate would have direct experience in development works leading up to financial close, with direct experience in construction and execution considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development Support

• Support the direct manager and the project manager in the development of renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare, review and keep up-to-date project timelines for environmental workstreams. Monitor progress, key milestones, schedule and budget.
• Organize and manage the database of relevant project documents.

2. Environmental Management and Compliance

• Support the securing of permits, approvals, and other clearances necessary for project implementation. This includes the preparation of requirements and coordination with service providers for ECC, CNC, Geological Certificate and other environmental permits and clearances issued by the EMB, MGB, DENR and other relevant government agencies
• Provide support in the planning, coordination, review, and monitoring of environmental assessments such as EIA and ESIA, and management plans such as ESMP, CDMP, and other environmental and social studies required to secure project approvals and financing.
• Support the planning, procurement, coordination, supervision, and review of technical and site assessment studies, including geological, topographical, hydrological and geohazard assessments, necessary to support permitting, engineering design, environmental assessments, and construction planning.

3. Third-Party Stakeholder Coordination

• Support engagement with government agencies, LGUs, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers in environmental studies and permitting workstreams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of any bachelor's degree related to Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
• Must have 3-5 years experience of environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA/EIA), environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance in the Philippines within renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Highly responsible and motivated individual who thrives in a highly effective and innovative environment

Relevant Skills Required

• Regulatory knowledge: in-depth understanding of the Philippine regulatory processes and strong ability to navigate complex permitting requirements to align with project needs.
• Technical expertise: strong background in environmental management and ESG standards.
• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with strong communication (verbal or written) skills.
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work proactively within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Able to handle desk and groundwork and willing to travel to project sites.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to learn quickly and independently with strong analytical skills.

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