Environmental & Social (E&S) Manager

Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is a leading global investor, developer, and operator of container terminals, with a strong track record of forming strategic joint ventures with other major terminal operators. Since its founding in 2000, TIL has rapidly grown into one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse terminal operators, with a presence in 26 major trade ports across 21 countries.

Our terminals are strategically situated in key locations around the globe, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment hubs in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and West Africa. Positioned at the crossroads of global trade, five of our terminals rank among the world’s top 20 container ports by throughput. These prime locations enable us to serve major trade routes and provide access to both established and emerging markets, reinforcing our role as a critical player in global supply chains.

TIL Terminals:

• Our terminals have been selected for their important and strategic locations around the world, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment trade hubs and gateways in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and West Africa.
  
• Our terminals are positioned at the heart of world trade, with five of the terminals located in the world’s top 20 container ports in terms of throughput (source: Drewry)
  
• Our terminals are well placed to serve major trade routes and provide access into key mature and developing markets.

Environmental & Social (E&S) Manager

Main Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional, at Senior Officer or Manager level, to lead the environmental and social performance of our terminal operations in Basra, Iraq. This is a field-based role requiring day-to-day operational presence on site, combined with structured, high-quality reporting and liaison with head office and international financial institutions including the IFC.

The terminal operates under a financing structure aligned with international standards, and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the site's ongoing compliance with the full suite of IFC Performance Standards, and for managing the relationship with IFC , other lenders and & relevant governmental authorities on E&S matters.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the terminal's Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS), ensuring alignment with IFC Performance Standards (PS1–PS8) and applicable Iraqi environmental/social regulation.

Lead implementation and monitoring of the site's Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), tracking progress and closing out commitments against agreed timelines.

Conduct field-based monitoring of environmental performance (e.g., emissions, waste, water, biodiversity considerations) and social performance (labor practices, community relations, grievance mechanisms).

Manage community engagement and stakeholder relations locally, including operating a functioning community grievance mechanism.

Lead the environmental and social oversight of contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with the (ESMS), IFC performance standards, conduct contractors and internal audits and inspections, monitoring corrective actions implementation.

Develop and maintain the company’s environmental and social supply chain management, including suppliers and contractors risk assessment, screening, monitoring and take reponsibility of the supply chain risk register.

Prepare clear, high-quality written reporting (in English) for head office, shareholders, and IFC/lender supervision — including E&S performance reports, ESAP status updates, and incident/non-compliance reporting.

Act as the primary on-the-ground point of contact for IFC and/or other lenders during E&S site visits, audits, and supervision missions.

Coordinate closely with the Health & Safety Manager and terminal operations teams to ensure integrated E&S risk management.

Support due diligence and reporting related to specific environmental risk areas relevant to port/terminal operations (e.g., dredging, marine environment, sediment/sand-related considerations, water discharge).

Build local capacity and mentor terminal staff on E&S requirements and international standards over time.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Skill:

Candidate Profile

Required:

Significant professional experience in environmental and/or social performance management, ideally within ports, terminals, infrastructure, oil & gas, or other IFC/DFI-financed projects.

Strong working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles, with practical experience implementing an ESMS/ESAP in an operational (not just advisory) context.

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a demanding field environment while maintaining rigorous reporting discipline back to head office.

Excellent written and spoken English — reporting quality and clarity are essential given the audience (shareholders, IFC, lenders).

Willingness and ability to relocate to and reside in Umm Qasr, Iraq for a minimum of 2 years.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the composure to engage confidently with senior head office management, local communities, and external financial institutions.

Advantageous:

Arabic language skills (spoken).

Prior experience working in Iraq or comparable higher-risk/complex operating environments (Middle East, Africa, conflict-affected or post-conflict settings).

Experience with community grievance mechanisms and stakeholder engagement in sensitive local contexts.

Experience supporting IFC/DFI site supervision missions or audits directly.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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