ESG Specialist – Green Housing
Job Title
ESG Specialist – Green Housing
Report To
Head ESG
Job Summary
Responsible for integrating ESG best practices into affordable housing projects, with an emphasis on sustainable urban planning, energy-efficient designs, and inclusive community development
Background
The ESG Specialist – Green Housing will be responsible for driving climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts while ensuring compliance with IFC EDGE Certification or other relevant green building standards.
Job Responsibilities
The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:
- Implement the ESG strategy for the affordable housing programme, aligning with clearly defined organizational goals and good international industry practices.
- Implement and maintain an ESMS tailored to the specific needs of green and affordable housing projects.
- Conduct ESG assessments and risk assessments to identify opportunities and challenges.
- Oversee the integration of sustainability principles and climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience measures into project design and implementation.
- Lead the certification process for IFC EDGE or other relevant green building certifications.
- Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics and KPIs./li>
Qualification Requirement
- First or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Urban Planning or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience working in ESG management, sustainable building practices, or related fields, with a focus on affordable housing or real estate development or construction sector.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience principles in real estate, construction and urban planning.
- Relevant certification (such as IFC EDGE certification) or other green building certification standards.
- Deep understanding of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
- Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
- Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
- Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.