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. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of finance institutions (DFI's), 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, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary 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 be staffed to support environmental and social assessment and monitoring activities for projects primarily across South and Southeast Asia, and as needed in other regions. The role will focus on transaction-level E&S support across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, and will involve applying international E&S standards to projects seeking investment support. The required technical support may include but is not limited to:
- 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 (IFC PS) and World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) 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
Interested in applying?
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you’re passionate about what we’re building, apply! We want to hear from you.
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 recruiting@crossboundary.com
