Associate, Project Development (ESG)

Key Responsibilities

ESG Implementation Support

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

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

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

Environmental & Social Performance

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

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

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

Project Lifecycle Support (Solar, Wind & BESS)

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

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

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

Governance, Reporting & Investor Relations

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

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

• Help compile data and contribute to transparent ESG disclosures.

Continuous Improvement

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

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

• 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?