Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisor - South and Southeast Asia

Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisor – South and Southeast Asia Location: Flexible within South or Southeast Asia About The Firm CrossBoundary (CB) Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. CB has advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Clients include governments, development finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub‑Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia‑Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, CB combines local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Who We Are The CB team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Job Description CB is recruiting an Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisor who will support environmental and social assessment and monitoring activities for projects primarily across South and Southeast Asia, and as needed in other regions. The role focuses on transaction‑level E&S support across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, and involves applying international E&S standards to projects seeking investment support. Review and assess environmental and social documentation (including ESIAs, management systems, and monitoring plans) for adequacy and compliance with applicable E&S standards. Identify environmental and social risks, gaps, and non‑compliances, and develop or recommend appropriate mitigation measures and action plans. Support screening, due diligence, monitoring, and clearance activities across the project lifecycle. Prepare gap analyses, technical inputs, and lender‑facing memos or action plans to support investment decision‑making. Support evaluation of environmental and social performance of active projects, including review of client and third‑party monitoring reports and participation in site visits as required. Provide subject‑matter expertise on region‑specific and sector‑specific environmental and social issues relevant to South and Southeast Asia. Support coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of E&S requirements. Requirements Minimum of 5+ years of experience conducting or reviewing environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and evaluating environmental and social management systems to international standards, including experience in emerging and developing markets. Demonstrated experience applying international lender standards, including the IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, to investment projects across multiple sectors. At least 5 years of experience in environmental and social due diligence, monitoring, and compliance for DFIs and/or private sector clients, with demonstrated exposure to projects in South and Southeast Asia and familiarity with institutions such as ADB, IFC, AIIB, and other multilateral or bilateral development finance actors active in the region. Strong technical understanding of environmental and social risk identification, impact mitigation, and management measures, including stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, occupational health and safety, and monitoring programs. Experience preparing or reviewing gap analyses, environmental and social action plans, and other lender‑facing technical memoranda to support investment decision‑making. Ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, government counterparts, and other stakeholders across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. Technical background in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental science, engineering, geology, sociology, anthropology, or related field) supporting a sound interdisciplinary approach to E&S assessment. Equal Opportunity Employer CrossBoundary is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to our View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr