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Job Title Senior Specialist

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Requisition ID: 83482

Job Category: Environmental

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our (ESG) provides our clients with expertise in , environmental assessment & management, noise & vibration, social impact management, sustainable development design, and water resources. With your help, we can build extraordinary things that co-exist, and benefit local communities and habitats.

A successful project needs to do more than deliver on its intended purpose. It needs to address the needs of its residents and provide real, tangible benefits for the surrounding community. It must wholeheartedly embrace the mantra of leaving it better than we found it, ensuring a brighter future for the lives it affects.

Inclusion and collaboration with local communities is the key to successful project delivery. In a practice that is growing, you will be part of Hatch's global Community Engagement and Social Performance Practice (CESP) that collaborates with clients, communities, stakeholders, and Hatch's engineering teams to create mutually beneficial and sustainable metals, energy, and infrastructure projects. The opportunity is unique: Hatch's wealth of technical engineering experience combined with community insights creates an inclusive vision for clients' projects - and we are helping to make this a reality.

Hatch is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Specialist, Community Engagement and Social Performance role to be an integral part of a growing global practice. Reporting to the Director, Community Engagement and Social Performance - Africa, Europe, and Middle East (AEM), you will be responsible for establishing the CESP practice in the Middle East in collaboration with other business units and the reporting Director. As the technical CESP expert you will deliver projects and coordinate the involvement of other consultants across Africa with opportunities on metals, energy, and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will: * Provide CESP technical expertise and supervise multi-disciplinary project teams throughout the life cycle of client projects.

• Undertake CESP project management tasks on behalf of clients.
• Deliver CESP services with a focus on stakeholder engagement and community engagement planning and management which could include impact assessment and management, agreement making, community engagement and consultation, human rights, local employment, and procurement
• Record, research, identify and anticipate any social risks to project development, including solutions to meet these challenges
• Assist clients as they deliver upon their socioeconomic commitments and develop plans to meet industry best practice
• Develop proposals and bids and support the implementation of a CESP pursuits in the Middle East
• Assist clients through consultation required for environmental assessments in collaboration with our Environmental Services Group
• Identify client opportunities with project managers across the Hatch organization and externally
• Share your experiences with colleagues and clients at speaking events, networking events, conferences, webinars and through online blog posts

Skills and Qualifications: * Degree qualified in anthropology, social sciences, public policy, communications, sustainability or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 6+ years' in social performance experience across the project lifecycle on major projects ideally in complex cultural and socio-political environments
• Expertise in CESP technical planning, program design and execution
• Hatch seeks to build complementary skills across the team demonstrating comprehensive CESP practical experience. Applicants will need to demonstrate their practical experience in the following areas. Socioeconomic assessments and reporting Community development and social investment Community and stakeholder mapping and engagement and conflict resolution Monitoring and evaluation and social value metrics and reporting Program and project management
• Robust understanding of emerging ESG practice and deep practical experience applying international performance standards including the IFC Performance Standards and other development finance and project financier, and client requirements preferred, but not essential
• Country exposure in Middle East is highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Creative and approachable with a willingness to recommend innovative solutions to clients
• Willingness for both domestic and international travel as work requires
• Effective, open communication and presentation style with the ability to plan and deliver best in class, high quality deliverables
• A willingness to proactively meet clients' needs whether big or small

Preferred: "Go-getter" attitude, optimistic and resilient, ability to be flexible, learn and perform challenging tasks outside area of skills and experience.

Core Competencies: consulting, entrepreneurial, relationship builder, networker, collaborator.

Why join us? * Work with to make a difference

• Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you? * Flexible work environment

• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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