Social Manager for Infrastructure Projects

About the role

ACWA is seeking an experienced Social Manager to lead social performance, community relations and stakeholder engagement for its projects in Sivas and Taşeli, Turkey. The role is site‑focused and ensures that all social commitments are implemented in line with environmental and social frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate social commitments according to ESIA, ESAP, RAP, LRP, CDP, ESMPs and the broader ESMS.
• Develop and implement Stakeholder Engagement Plans, maintain stakeholder mapping and ensure ongoing consultation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, authorities and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the grievance mechanism, ensuring concerns are recorded, investigated, addressed and closed.
• Support resettlement, livelihood restoration and community development programmes.
• Coordinate community investment, local employment and other social initiatives with project teams and partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Rural Development or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in community relations, social performance or stakeholder engagement.
• At least 3 years supporting heavy industrial, infrastructure, energy or major construction projects.
• Fluent in Turkish and English.

Required skills

• Strong practical experience with ESIA/ESAP, RAP, LRP, stakeholder engagement plans and grievance mechanisms.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements or equivalent international lender standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.