Regional E&S Coordinator for Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Country United Arab Emirates City DUBAI Workplace location DUBAI-U BORA TWRS(ARE) Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Development Middle East Domain Hyg Saf Sec Societal Env Qual Type of contract Fixed term position Contract duration 18 Months Experience Minimum 3 years

Context & Environment

Position is based in Dubai office (United Arab Emirates) with potential site visits on projects and assets, when necessary, in the Middle East and Africa regions.

Activities

Transversal Coordination :

• Report to MEA HSE Manager and E&S counterparts in head office in France (weekly highlights, regular team meetings), 
• Participate to Headquarter HSE and E&S coordination meetings when required, 
• Participate in the REN Sustainable Officer Network, providing relevant stories and feedback, monitoring the implementation of the HUB’ Sustainability action plan and promoting the implementation of the Company’ 5 Levers program in the MEA HUB.

Ensure E&S support to projects (BD/PD) during development phase: 

• Ensure Projects are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, Company’s E&S standards, policies and commitments, and international standards (IFC, EBRD, ADB) when necessary,
• Contribute to E&S risks assessments/screenings/CORISK for internal approval processes (internal committees), 
• Conduct ESDD (Due Diligence) on existing E&S documents made available by Developers or business partners to ensure compliance with applicable E&S standards, 
• Supervise the development of E&S studies (ESIA/ESMP, SEP, RAP, BAP) by defining technical scope of work and performing bidders, evaluating consultant proposals, quality control and review of the deliverables provided in accordance with defined budget and timeline
• Engaging with external stakeholders (authorities, lenders, civil society) during site visits and meetings until the obtention of permits.

Ensure implementation of E&S requirements during construction and operation phases: 

• Before operation: preparing E&S requirements (HSE Annex) for Contractors, ensuring available E&S studies outcomes and main requirements are well considered in the EPC contract, involving during EPC selection process on E&S topics
• Review and approve main management plans provided by Contractors: ESMP, Waste, Water, grievance mechanism, others, 
• During operation: Monitor regularly and control good implementation of all mitigation measures (avoid-reduce-compensate) by Contractors and Sub-contractors, in collaboration with TE staff on site,
• Conduct E&S site inspections where necessary, support local staff during Lender technical advisor audits,
• Ensure the proper implementation of OneMaestro principles (deliverables and monitoring) on E&S topics,
• Reporting: Gather and consolidate annual Company reporting (projects and assets) including environmental KPIs, social actions and grievances. The E&S Regional Coordinator will ensure the proper communication of data in Harpe and Agora tools.

Candidate Profile

Diploma: HSE and risk management, environmental and social, sustainability. 

Professional Experience: at least 3 years in one of the previously mentioned domains  

Behaviour: capacité d'apprentissage et motivation personnelle, bonnes aptitudes à la communication, la supervision et à la coordination, souci du détail et de la précision, capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel, curiosité, adaptabilité et flexibilité ; 

• Skills: English mandatory (spoken, written), practice of French and Arabic languages and knowledge of Middle East area would be appreciated. 
•  Necessary first experience with the implementation of Equator principles and international standards.
•  Ability to work in a team and managing several studies and projects simultaneously.
•  Ethic, integrity, valorization of diversity.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.