Manager, Project Development (ESG)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

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Implement and oversee the application of the Group’s ESG framework and roadmap across projects within the Philippines country portfolio.

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Integrate ESG considerations into project development, construction, and operations in line with Group ESG policies and standards.

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Promote ESG awareness and accountability across project teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with country requirements while supporting alignment with the Group’s ESG policies and standards.

Environmental & Social Performance

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Ensure compliance with Vena Group’s ESG policies and alignment with global ESG frameworks including IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.

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Coordinate and support the delivery of ESIAs, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and social safeguards processes in collaboration with project teams and external consultants.

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Monitor ESG-related risks and work with project teams to address issues that may affect permitting, financing, and project viability.

Project Lifecycle Support (Solar, Wind & BESS)

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Provide ESG leadership from early-stage development through construction and operations.

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Integrate ESG risk assessment and mitigation into project planning and execution.

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Review consultant outputs and ensure alignment with international standards.

Governance, Reporting & Investor Relations

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Establish project-level ESG policies and standards, KPIs, and reporting systems.

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Lead ESG disclosures and reporting to investors, lenders, regulators, and rating agencies.

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Contribute to transparent ESG reporting and continuous improvement of sustainability practices across projects.

Continuous Improvement

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Monitor emerging ESG trends and regulatory developments.

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Benchmark Project ESG performance against applicable global standards and peer companies.

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Identify opportunities to strengthen ESG practices and support continuous improvement across the country portfolio.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Science, Engineering, or related field (Advanced)

• Formal training on ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)

• Training in stakeholder engagement or social safeguards frameworks

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ESG, Environmental & Social (E&S) management, or sustainability roles

• Hands-on experience applying IFC Performance Standards and/or Equator Principles

• Experience across renewable energy project lifecycles (solar, wind, BESS)

• Strong knowledge of international ESG frameworks (IFC PS, EP, OECD Guidelines, UNGP)

• Proficiency in ESG risk assessment, ESIA coordination, and social safeguards management

• Experience with ESG reporting (GRI, lender reporting formats) and KPI development

• Understanding of health, safety, environment (HSE) and community impact processes

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive compliance

• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and documentation discipline

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?