Social Impact Assessment & Monitoring Senior Officer

Job Description Summary :

Ensure our operations positively contribute to local communities and adhere to the highest social sustainability standards. This role will be crucial in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating social risks while promoting the well-being of stakeholders affected by our activities

Job Description :

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) for new projects and existing operations, aligning with international best practices and company policies.

• Develop and implement robust social monitoring programs to track key social performance indicators, community engagement effectiveness, and grievance mechanisms.

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and engagement activities, ensuring meaningful participation from local communities, indigenous groups, NGOs, and other relevant parties.

• Analyze social data, identify trends, and prepare comprehensive reports on social performance, including recommendations for improvement and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sustainability, operations, legal, human resources) to integrate social considerations into project planning, development, and operational processes.

• Develop and deliver training programs on social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and grievance handling for relevant company personnel.

• Stay abreast of evolving social sustainability standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the palm oil industry and global agricultural sector.

• Manage and respond to community grievances, ensuring fair and timely resolution in line with established procedures.

• Contribute to the development and review of company social policies, procedures, and management systems.

• Represent the company in external forums, workshops, and dialogues related to social sustainability and community development.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) and social monitoring, preferably within the agricultural, forestry, or extractives sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community consultation, and conflict resolution, particularly with vulnerable communities.

• Strong understanding of international social safeguards and standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, RSPO Principles & Criteria, Free, Prior and Informed Consent - FPIC).

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative social research methodologies, data analysis, and reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is highly advantageous.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in challenging field environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites, often in remote areas.

• Commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and social justice.

• Placement at HO Jakarta

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