Social Consultant – Social Impact Assessment & Resettlement Specialist

• Support the preparation of Social Impact Assessments and ESIA reports, including baseline studies, impact assessment, and mitigation measures
• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP), and related frameworks
• Work closely with project owners and government counterparts to provide technical guidance and supervision
• Review and provide input to resettlement and compensation plans, ensuring compliance with Concession Agreements and international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards)
• Participate in fieldwork, stakeholder consultations, and socio-economic surveys at village, district, and provincial levels
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement plans and grievance redress mechanisms (GRM)
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated ESIA delivery
• Provide translation/interpretation (Lao–English) where required

AFRY Lao Sole Co., Ltd. is seeking a motivated and experienced Social Consultant to strengthen our Environmental & Social team in the Asia–Pacific region. The position will support the delivery of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, with a particular focus on social impact assessment, land acquisition and resettlement, and stakeholder engagement for hydropower and infrastructure projects in Lao PDR and the wider region.

We are looking for a dynamic professional who can work effectively within an international, multidisciplinary consulting environment and contribute to delivering high-quality, lender-compliant E&S outputs.

The position is based in Vientiane, Lao PDR, and requires frequent domestic and occasional international travel to project sites.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 1+ years of relevant experience in social assessment, resettlement, or community development
• Demonstrated experience with resettlement programs and land acquisition processes in Lao PDR
• Knowledge of Lao regulations and international standards (IFC Performance Standards)
• Experience in ESIA preparation and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong report writing skills in English (Lao language required)
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.