Environmental & Social Specialist

Sheladia Associates, Inc

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Suva, Central Division, fj on site Until 9/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental & Social Specialist to support environmental and social compliance across multiple transportation infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will monitor implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), stakeholder engagement activities, grievance mechanisms, and safeguard compliance throughout construction.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor implementation of environmental and social safeguards.
  • Conduct environmental and social compliance inspections.
  • Support stakeholder consultations.
  • Monitor grievance redress mechanisms.
  • Monitor labour management, gender and social inclusion measures.
  • Prepare environmental and social monitoring reports.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
  • Degree in Environmental Science, Social Science or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience.
  • Experience conducting environmental and/or social safeguard monitoring on construction projects.
  • Experience working with local communities and vulnerable groups.
  • Strong reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.

About this role

Summary

Monitor environmental and social safeguards, conduct compliance inspections, engage stakeholders, ensure regulatory adherence.

Job title

Environmental & Social Specialist

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

consulting

Location requirements

Suva, Central Division, fj; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

environmental sciencesocial sciencesafeguard monitoringstakeholder engagementreporting

Preferred skills

community workingvulnerable groupslabor managementgender inclusion

Specializations

environmental protectionsocial compliancestakeholder engagementsafeguard monitoring
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Suva, Fiji

On-site City