Sustainability Advisor

Lead and drive through the organization the improvement of environmental, social, and economicPerformance by developing and implementing sustainable strategies. This involves assessing a company's current impact, creating actionable plans to reduce negative effects, and advising on how to align with regulatory requirements and corporate social responsibility goals. Risk Management & Compliance Stay updated with environmental and social trends and legislation Develop annual Sustainability Management plans to mitigate environmental and social risks and to ensure compliance with World Bank, IFC, and the Equator Principles; Facilitate environmental and social audits, particularly for projects financed by institutions aligned with World Bank, IFC, and the Equator Principles; Co-ordinate, support efforts and monitor the implementation of these plans; Be proactive in identifying social and environmental risks and develop strategies that can meet the expectations of the business and external stakeholders; Advise and carry out actions related to social impact management and social responsibility of the company; Manage Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and other relevant environmental studies in Gabon; Coordination, timely submission and approval of all Environmental Permits and Licenses asrequired; Review reports of projects leading to fund raising and for the donors for specific projects funded; Help identify compensation needs in the event of damage caused by any of the operating activities Participate/lead the quarterly Sustainability Committee Meeting Communication Participate/lead the quarterly Sustainability Committee Meeting Provide advisory on compliance with local environmental and social laws and regulations; Contribute to social and environmental communication campaigns; Relation with communities Identify, implement, monitor and evaluate Social and Environmental projects based on the company sustainability investment strategy and on local community's needs; Understand social risk- Solve community issues- Manage community conflicts Identify critical needs or issues related to community living around areas of operations Performance monitoring & Reporting Support the development of social and environmental performance KPIs; Responsible for collecting and monitoring environmental and social data for performance reports (e.g. GHG emissions) Contribute to annual sustainability reports and other environmental and social performance reports; Prepare regular reports on Local Content activities Make a regular reporting of cost expenditure of Sustainability Budget Prepare summary presentation of all projects executed (including reports from vendors, pictures, videos, cost tracking, number of people impacted by the project Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate the implementation of Stakeholders Mapping and Grievance Mechanism in Gabon Develop, coordinate and monitor Stakeholders Engagement plan, meetings/workshop events,including public hearings; Conduct when required trips to our areas of impacts (AOI): Mayumba, Libreville, Port-Gentil, .. Liaise with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and external stakeholders as requiredRequirements Master's degree in Social, Environmental Sciences or related fields. Long relevant experience may replace formal qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a similar role; Minimum of 3 years of experience in offshore oil and gas industry; Experience in Sustainability and ESG reporting; Knowledge of frameworks such as API, IPIECA, IOGP, GRI, and TCFD; Expert understanding of in country environmental and social regulations Experience working with local regulatory agencies; Experience in Social and community project development; Previous experience of managing Environmental Impact Assessments Fluent in French and English (oral and written) Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach; Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficiency in HSE management systems, safety engineering tools, and reporting software