E&S and Gender Monitoring Expert

E&S and Gender Monitoring Expert
Department: Investment
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Africa
Reporting To: TBC

Description
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.

High-Level Overview 
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. 

Role and Responsibilities

Role: E&S and Gender Monitoring Expert
Direct Report: TBC
Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables: 

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

Requirements
Experience Required: 

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 

Technical Requirements:

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 

Other Skills: 

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

The role requires a practitioner capable of bridging policy design and implementation, with a strong orientation toward compliance and audit-readiness. 

Candidates should be comfortable operating across both strategic and executional tasks, including engaging fund managers and validating real-world application of E&S frameworks

Working Arrangement
Location: Remote
Travel: Periodic travel to fund locations as required for monitoring, validation, and stakeholder engagement

Terms of agreement:
Start Date: May 2026 
Contracting Period: 6 months part time (estimated 20 days of work)