Project Specialist (Environment, Social & Labour)

Job Description

Title: Project Specialist (Environment, Social & Labour)

Company Name: Adex Corporation Ltd

Vacancy: 3

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Engineering Firms, Third Party Auditor (Quality, Health, Environment, Compliance

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science, Social Science, Geography and Environment
• Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science, Geography and Environment

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Engineering Firms, Third Party Auditor (Quality, Health, Environment, Compliance

• Age At least 25 years

About the Opportunity

Adex Corporation Limited is inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for a special project to be implemented at a designated location outside Dhaka.

We are building a pool of qualified professionals to support the project's environmental management, social safeguards, and labour compliance activities. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in any of these areas are encouraged to apply.

Total Vacancies: 3 (Indicative)

Areas of Specialization:

• Environmental Management

• Social Management & Safeguards

• Labour Management & Compliance

This is a preliminary recruitment initiative to identify and shortlist suitable candidates in advance of the anticipated project implementation. Interviews and preliminary selection will be completed on a priority basis, enabling the company to mobilize the selected professionals promptly upon the award of the tender.

Important: Final appointment and onboarding will be subject to the award of the project to Adex Corporation Limited and confirmation of the project's staffing requirements. Selected candidates must be available to join within one month's notice and be willing to remain stationed at the designated project location outside Dhaka for approximately two years.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the candidate's area of specialization, responsibilities will include the following:

Environmental Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental management plans in accordance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, project requirements, and relevant standards.

• Identify and assess environmental risks and impacts associated with project activities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental protection measures.

• Conduct site inspections and environmental assessments to identify non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare environmental monitoring reports, compliance reports, and other project-related documentation.

• Coordinate with project management, contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities on environmental matters.

• Support environmental audits, inspections, and awareness training for project personnel.

Social Management & Safeguards

• Support the implementation and monitoring of social management plans in accordance with applicable requirements and project commitments.

• Identify and assess potential social impacts and risks arising from project activities.

• Coordinate stakeholder consultations and engagement with local communities, affected persons, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Support grievance redress mechanisms and maintain records of complaints, resolutions, and follow-up actions.

• Monitor social safeguards, community concerns, and compliance with applicable social requirements.

• Prepare social monitoring reports, consultation records, and other relevant documentation.

• Coordinate with project management, contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to address social issues and recommend corrective measures.

Labour Management & Compliance

• Monitor compliance with applicable labour laws, employment regulations, and project-specific labour requirements.

• Maintain labour records, attendance registers, employment documentation, and workforce-related reports.

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with applicable employment conditions and labour requirements.

• Support fair labour practices relating to wages, working hours, leave, worker welfare, and employment conditions.

• Monitor workplace conditions and help prevent child labour, forced labour, discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited labour practices.

• Receive, document, and follow up on worker grievances and coordinate with relevant personnel to resolve labour-related issues.

• Support labour inspections, compliance reviews, and awareness sessions for workers and contractors.

Common Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project management and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project requirements.

• Maintain accurate records, prepare periodic reports, and submit updates to management.

• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

• Perform other relevant duties related to the assigned area of specialization.

Educational Requirements & Professional Experience

Candidates must meet the educational and experience requirements applicable to their preferred area of specialization.

1. Environmental Management

• Master's degree (MSc) in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management, monitoring, assessment, or compliance.

2. Social Management & Safeguards

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Social Science or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in social development, social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, or community relations.

3. Labour Management & Compliance

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Social Science or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in labour management, labour compliance, workforce administration, or worker welfare.

Experience in infrastructure, construction, development, or other major project environments will be an advantage. Experience with environmental and social safeguards, labour compliance, and project monitoring requirements will be preferred where relevant to the position.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the laws, regulations, standards, and compliance requirements relevant to the candidate's area of specialization.

• Excellent report-writing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, coordination, and stakeholder-management abilities.

• Ability to identify compliance risks, recommend corrective measures, and follow through on implementation.

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, for reporting and documentation.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Professional integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach.

• Willingness to work at the designated project site outside Dhaka for the anticipated two-year project duration.

Employment Details

• Employer: Adex Corporation Limited

• Job Title: Project Specialist (Environment, Social & Labour)

• Vacancies: 3 (Indicative)

• Project Location: Designated project site outside Dhaka

• Project Duration: Approximately two years

• Employment Type: Project-based, subject to project award

• Joining Availability: Within one month's notice