Social Consultant

RINA is currently recruiting for a Social Consultant - EHSS Compliance to join its office in Genova, Milano or Roma, Italy within the ESG & Sustainability Division.

Providing various clients with engineering advice and technical solutions on different projects. The successful candidate will be part of the Project Financing Environmental & Social Compliance team based in Italy and worldwide and she/he will collaborate with other RINA teams globally and be involved in various Environmental and Social Due diligence (ESDD), External Monitoring, and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for Lenders purposes.  #LI-MP3

The ideal candidate will conduct site audits and/or due diligence and report on findings - prepare environmental and social impact assessment reports and relevant environmental / social documents to assist clients to comply with international standards and Lenders requirements. She/ He will liaise with clients supported by the project manager and line manager and support proposal preparation.

• MSc or MA degree in Sustainability, International Development, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Internal Relations, International Cooperation, Social Sciences, Humanities or equivalent social studies/background
• Prior experience in ESDD, External Monitoring and ESIA for Project Financing purposes with particular focus on Social Components Assessment and Compliance
• Prior experience with NGOs and/or international cooperation bodies and/or international development institutions appreciated
• Demonstrated study or working experience in domains such as human rights, gender, stakeholder engagement, grievance management, labour and working conditions, supply chain, land use and ownership, ecosystem services, indigenous people, tangible and/or intangible cultural heritage . environmental and social management systems will be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of international standards (IFC/EBRD/WB/Equator Principles or other Lenders’ Environmental, Social, Health And Safety standards) is an asset
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset
• Flexibility to travel worldwide on shorts assignments

• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization

Bachelor’s /Master’s Degree in Sustainability Development, International Development, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Internal Relations, International Cooperation, Social Sciences, Humanities or equivalent social studies/background.

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.