E&S and Gender Monitoring Expert

Allied Talent Partners

3d•Remote

About The Position

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact. The client is seeking an E&S and Gender Monitoring Expert to support the development, validation, and implementation of environmental, social, gender, and ESMS frameworks in alignment with international climate finance standards. Reporting to the appointed internal representative (TBC), the role combines policy finalization, due diligence structuring, and ongoing fund-level monitoring across three climate-focused funds, while also establishing the approach and standards for E&S assessment across all future investments. The engagement is driven by the need to evidence robust pre- and post-investment E&S practices to meet external compliance requirements, presenting an opportunity to shape institutional processes while ensuring consistency across a growing portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in DFI-aligned E&S systems, fund monitoring, and the ability to deliver structured, audit-quality outputs within defined timelines.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in environmental and social risk management within private equity, impact investing, or development finance
Track record of conducting E&S due diligence and monitoring at fund or portfolio level
Experience working with development finance institutions, climate funds, or similar organizations applying international E&S standards
Proven experience developing or implementing ESMS frameworks
Experience integrating gender considerations into E&S assessments and reporting
Strong knowledge of international E&S, gender, and ESMS frameworks and their practical application
Ability to design and implement due diligence frameworks and monitoring tools
Expertise in evaluating ESMS components, including screening, categorization, and compliance tracking
Capability to assess alignment between stated policies and actual fund-level practices
Strong report development skills, including structured, evidence-based outputs for compliance purposes
Strong analytical judgment and structured problem-solving capability
High attention to detail and commitment to defensible outputs
Ability to engage and challenge stakeholders constructively
Clear and concise communication of technical findings
Ability to operate independently within defined timelines
Practitioner capable of bridging policy design and implementation, with a strong orientation toward compliance and audit-readiness
Comfortable operating across both strategic and executional tasks, including engaging fund managers and validating real-world application of E&S frameworks

Responsibilities

Finalize and refine E&S, Gender, and ESMS policies
Ensure alignment with applicable international standards
Clearly articulate the client’s approach to pre- and post-investment E&S management
Lead end-to-end E&S assessment across three funds, spanning pre-investment due diligence through post-investment monitoring
Develop and apply a standardized due diligence framework and template
Produce three E&S due diligence reports for upcoming investments
Formulate clear, evidence-based recommendations to support Investment Committee decision-making for each fund
Conduct post-investment E&S and Gender monitoring, assessing alignment with stated policies and standards
Deliver fund-level monitoring reports demonstrating compliance, effectiveness, and key risk areas
Develop portfolio-level E&S risk view
Assess risk exposure across the three funds, including classification and aggregation of E&S risks
Identify systemic issues and priority areas for intervention
Establish and embed ongoing E&S monitoring and assessment approach for future investments
Define processes, tools, and standards for due diligence and post-investment monitoring
Leverage insights and findings from the three fund assessments to inform and calibrate the approach
Address gaps between policy and implementation, including governance, screening, categorization, and incident management processes
Coordinate and review reporting from underlying managers
Compile and assess project-level reports received from fund managers
Validate completeness and alignment with E&S requirements