Associate, Project Development (ESG)

Key Responsibilities

ESG Implementation Support

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Assist in applying the Group’s ESG framework and roadmap across projects in the Philippines.

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Support the integration of ESG considerations into project development, construction, and operations.

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Help promote ESG awareness and compliance among internal teams and contractors.

Environmental & Social Performance

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Support adherence to Vena Group’s ESG policies and relevant international frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.

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Coordinate with internal teams and consultants on ESIAs, stakeholder engagement activities, grievance mechanisms, and social safeguards documentation.

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Help monitor ESG-related risks and escalate issues that may impact permitting, financing, or project timelines.

Project Lifecycle Support (Solar, Wind & BESS)

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Provide ESG support during early-stage development through construction and operations.

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Assist in integrating ESG risk identification and mitigation into project planning.

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Review inputs from consultants and help ensure alignment with applicable standards.

Governance, Reporting & Investor Relations

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Assist in maintaining project-level ESG policies, standards, KPIs, and reporting systems.

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Support ESG reporting for investors, lenders, regulators, and rating agencies.

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Help compile data and contribute to transparent ESG disclosures.

Continuous Improvement

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Monitor relevant ESG trends and regulatory updates and share insights with the team.

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Support benchmarking of project ESG performance against global standards and peer companies.

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Identify and recommend areas for improvement in ESG practices and processes.

Prerequisites

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

• Familiarity with ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001).

• Training in stakeholder engagement or social safeguards frameworks.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in ESG, Environmental & Social (E&S) management, or sustainability roles.

• Exposure to applying IFC Performance Standards and/or Equator Principles.

• Experience supporting renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS).

• Knowledge of international ESG frameworks (IFC PS, EP, OECD Guidelines, UNGP).

• Ability to support ESG risk assessment, ESIA coordination, and social safeguards management.

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

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

• Stakeholder engagement and clear communication.

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive compliance follow-through.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

• Documentation discipline and time management across multiple projects.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?