Social Consultant (Junior to Mid level)

AFRY is seeking a Social Consultant at junior to mid level for its Environmental & Social team in Bangkok. The role supports environmental and social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, fieldwork, data collection, analysis, reporting, and proposal preparation for energy, industry, and infrastructure projects in Thailand and the region.

Candidates should have a higher professional degree in social science or a related discipline, at least two years of environmental and social consulting or management experience, and familiarity with international safeguards, Thailand regulatory requirements, and standards such as the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines, and ADB E&S Framework. Strong reporting, presentation, facilitation, communication, and fieldwork skills are required, along with Thai and English fluency and willingness to travel.

Support social aspects of E&S feasibility studies and environmental and social due diligence for energy, industry, and infrastructure projects.

Support lenders' E&S advisory work and consultations with project-affected persons and other stakeholders in Thailand.

Assist project managers with ESIAs, E&S Management Plans, and guidance on regulatory E&S requirements.

Lead social surveys, field evaluations, assessments, and stakeholder engagement fieldwork.

Collect and analyse social data; prepare reports, maps, analyses, and technical and financial proposals.

Higher professional degree in social science or a related discipline (B.Sc. or M.Sc.).

2+ years' experience in environmental and social consulting or management.

Experience preparing ESIAs, land acquisition and resettlement plans, ESDDs, human rights impact assessments, and related safeguards reports, preferably for energy projects.

Knowledge of Thailand regulatory E&S requirements and international standards including the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines, and ADB E&S Framework.

Excellent report writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills; Thai and English fluency; ability to work across cultures and independently; willingness to travel internationally.