About Arup: At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Position Overview: We are currently seeking a Senior Social Consultant to provide socially sensitive and sustainable solutions to unique engineering challenges. The Social Consultant position will be with the Environmental Consulting | Sustainable Investment Advisory (SIA) team in Bogotá, Colombia. The position will work to continue developing and growing the business in Colombia and the Americas South Geography, and work in close collaboration with the Advisory team in San Francisco, Houston, New York and the Americas Region. The SIA advisory team is a center of excellence at Arup, supporting the acceleration of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive investments, securing access to sustainable infrastructure. *This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia. Please submit your cover letter and resume in English. You may attach a portfolio in a compressed PDF file, though this is optional.* The opportunity: Identify and develop innovative solutions to social impacts and risks. Independently evaluate, select, and apply domestic and international E&S (environmental & social) standards related to FPIC's (free, prior, and informed consents), resettlement and land acquisition processes, grievances mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, archeological surveys, and labor & work conditions. Coordinate and consult with local regulatory agencies on scope and impact of projects when necessary. Attend meetings with clients to address their needs and discuss social and environmental issues. Carry out field visits and verify compliance with environmental and social standards. Manage and produce proposals and reports, including for E&S Due Diligence and Monitoring processes in Colombia and Latin America. Ensure quality of deliverables. Mentor junior colleagues with a focus on developing excellence in social consulting. Plan and conduct business development activities. The skills: Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science or any Social Science-related profession required. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects (roads, energy, rail, ports, urban etc.) or environmental management required. Demonstrated experience consulting with communities (managing consultation processes, citizen participation, resettlement processes, and/or social impacts and management measures). Knowledge of international and national regulatory frameworks. Excellent communication skills essential for team-based working. Must possess excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills with colleagues and clients of all levels in English and Spanish. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. The Benefits: At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. Flexible Working: We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our application process: We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round. #J-18808-Ljbffr