Consultor Senior Social

ERM is seeking a Social Consultant to join our support team in Mexico City, Mexico.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.

We are looking for a senior professional with a strong background in community engagement, land access negotiations, stakeholder mapping, human rights, impact identification, and implementation of management measures. This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant who combines solid technical expertise with the ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes across different sectors.

ROLE

This role focuses on supporting ERM’s clients in managing their social performance, stakeholder engagement, and human rights challenges, contributing to more sustainable outcomes across sectors and geographies. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing strong technical expertise in community engagement, land access negotiations, stakeholder mapping, impact identification, and implementation of management measures.
- Leading and contributing to social due diligence processes, social baseline studies, stakeholder engagement plans, and other assessments in line with national regulations and international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles).
- Conducting desktop work (e.g., information review, research, data processing), developing and coordinating reports focused on social contexts, impacts, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with requirements.
- Performing fieldwork activities, including stakeholder engagement, consultations, and information gathering to support social baselines and impact assessments.
- Systematizing and analyzing field data to produce clear, evidence-based recommendations and management measures.
- Mentoring junior staff and contributing to the professional development of the social performance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, International Relations, Social Sciences or related discipline.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in social performance, community engagement, and/or human rights.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Community engagement and consultation processes, including ejidos and other local stakeholders.
- Stakeholder mapping and analysis.
- Social impact identification, assessment, and management.
- Design and implementation of social management plans.
- Previous experience directing community engagement processes related to land development, energy, transmission lines, permitting and/or construction of large-scale facilities is an asset.
- Strong experience conducting both fieldwork (e.g., community consultations, social baseline studies, social due diligence) and desktop work (e.g., research, data analysis, compliance reviews, reporting).
- Strong ability to prepare professional presentations, decks and reports that support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
- Familiarity with national and international databases and tools for data analysis and social context understanding (e.g., INEGI, CONAPO, INPI).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English and Spanish.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with local communities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Previous experience in consulting environments is highly desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel for field assignments as required; valid passport and driver’s license (US Visa desirable).