14684 Management jobs in Gauteng

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Join to apply for the Senior Manager - Tax Transformation_Group Finance role at MTN

MTN Group’s tax function is evolving to meet heightened regulatory scrutiny, the demands of data-driven governance, and the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions. The role is to independently manage initiatives that modernise tax operations, embed readiness for regulatory change, and align MTN’s tax function to enterprise transformation goals across MTN’s operating markets within the context of MTN’s tax transformation programme including direct project delivery, operational enhancement, and system implementation.

The role is expected to independently drive Group-wide tax transformation programmes by delivering projects, improving operations, and implementing system changes to support MTN’s transformation goals.

• Strategic Initiative Enablement
  • Support MTN Group’s Tax strategy, driving its execution and ensuring alignment with the Group’s overall objectives and standards.
  • Support Group-led strategic initiatives such as business separation, reorganisation, or market expansion by executing tax-related workstreams, including data modelling, compliance diagnostics, and policy integration.
• Regulatory Change Execution
  • Drive the operational implementation of tax regulatory requirements across Group markets.
  • Translate policy changes into practical process improvements, system requirements, and compliance mechanisms.
  • Implement elements of the Group’s future-state tax operating model, extending standardisation, shared service contributions, and SOP rollouts. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operating model efficiencies to enable better management of tax requirements across group and Opcos.
  • Document and standardise all transformation deliverables to enable replication across markets, ensuring document control and ongoing updates are managed effectively.
• Transformation Project Delivery
  • Manage assigned transformation initiatives from initiation to completion. Identify opportunities to fast-track delivery through stakeholder engagement.
  • Drive initiatives that include system upgrades, workflow redesign, documentation, and user adoption. Proactively track milestones, resolve bottlenecks, and escalate critical risks.
• Change Management & Capability Support
  • Support execution of Group-led change initiatives through content creation, training material development, and rollout planning. Partner with HR and Finance and Technology transformation teams to ensure tax impacts are reflected and adopted.
• Reporting and Governance Delivery
  • Generate dashboards, project trackers, and reporting templates to monitor transformation progress. Prepare regular updates for the GM, Exco, and Project Steering Committees, ensuring stakeholder visibility and engagement.

Education:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or Business Strategy

Experience:

• At least 7 years in tax transformation, finance systems implementation, or tax advisory
• Proven experience executing transformation workstreams, especially tax systems and policy change
• Proven experience independently managing implementations in complex business environments
• Strong command of analytics platforms and data automation tools
• Experience in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilising execution across diverse teams

Capabilities:

• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achieve, Operationally Astute
• Regional and International Tax Laws
• Tax Accounting and Audit
• Tax Planning, Reporting and Analytics

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Information Technology

• Financial Services, Banking, and Telecommunications

Note: This description contains core responsibilities and qualifications for the role and excludes extraneous postings and unrelated boilerplate.

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services

Overview

Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts) role at Allied Talent Partners (ATP).

ATP is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace, focused on solving human capital bottlenecks slowing sustainable development in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Management Consultants

Location: Africa (Remote options; potential wrap-up visit to Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

Client, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Access to Electricity and Digital Economy for Enhanced Community Resilience in Sudan Project, under the ASCENT Program. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy and digital services across fragile and conflict-affected states.

Role: Lead Consultant – Environmental & Social Risk Management (Fragile & Conflict Contexts)

Direct Report: Head, Portfolio Management / ESMS Coordinator

Day-to-day coordination: ESMS Specialist and Departmental ESMS Champion

Candidate pool: 1-2

Key Deliverables:

• Inception Note (within 1 week of start): confirm scope, methodology, work plan, and coordination with World Bank and teams.
• Accelerated Draft Guidance Note (within 2–3 weeks): version acceptable to World Bank specialists to satisfy CP requirements.
• Final Guidance Note (within 6–8 weeks): comprehensive guidance including tools and templates aligned with the client’s ESMS.
• Ongoing Knowledge Transfer : iterative engagement and reporting during drafting to ensure buy-in and capacity building.
• Formal Handover Session (~1-day): training/knowledge-sharing to orient staff on use of the guidance note.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years’ experience in E&S risk management, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Proven ability to draft E&S frameworks, policies, or guidance for DFIs, MDBs, or World Bank-funded programs.
• Experience with World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards (PS1–8), and Equator Principles.
• Prior work in Results-Based Financing (RBF) or Independent Verification mechanisms preferred.
• Experience developing conflict-sensitive E&S risk frameworks that are internationally benchmarked and operationally realistic.
• Strong record in conflict-sensitive and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to design tools, templates, and screening checklists for staff.
• Guidance on security risk assessment and management in conflict-affected projects.
• Development of incident reporting and notification protocols for high-risk contexts.
• Integration of guidance with co-financing arrangements and partner institutions’ frameworks.

Other Skills:

• Ability to deliver under extreme time pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong writing and concise policy drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior World Bank and ATP stakeholders.
• Collaborative, iterative approach with emphasis on knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote

Travel: Possible travel to Nairobi, Kenya near end of mission

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: ~3 months

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Professional Services