TotalEnergies

ESG and Co-benefits Expert

TotalEnergiesCourbevoie, France 🇫🇷

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Environmental and Social Impact StudiesExpert
Human Rights and Land RightsExpert
Project ManagementExpert
EnglishExpert
FrenchProficient
Carbon MarketsProficient
ForestryProficient
AgricultureProficient

Job description

TotalEnergies Nature Based Solutions (TENBS) is seeking an ESG and Co-benefits Expert to strengthen its team. The main responsibilities include:

Participate in building the strategic vision

  • Contribute to operation selection for a balanced portfolio
  • Ensure deliverables align with TotalEnergies and TENBS strategy
  • Contribute to company positioning and commitments
  • Participate in stakeholder relations strategy
  • Manage reputational risk

Conduct technical studies for project development

  • Work with Business Development and Carbon Expertise teams
  • Lead ESG technical studies and due diligence
  • Prepare specifications and Terms of Reference
  • Coordinate supplier activities
  • Define and conduct comparative analyses for optimal forest/agricultural routes

Participate in ESG monitoring of portfolio operations

  • Supervise Environmental and Social Management Plans
  • Prepare for validation and verification audits
  • Contribute to MRV tools and processes for co-benefits

Contribute to team knowledge and skills development

  • Conduct competitive intelligence on relevant topics
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Represent the Company when necessary

Candidate Profile:

  • PhD / Master's / Engineering degree in environment, social sciences, sustainable development, forestry, or agriculture
  • 10-15 years of experience in community projects, especially in AFOLU sector
  • In-depth knowledge of Human Rights, Land Rights, and Environmental Rights
  • Experience in Environmental and Social Impact Studies
  • Knowledge of environmental and social management tools and standards
  • Understanding of voluntary carbon markets (preferred)
  • Regular international missions required
  • Languages: English required, French recommended, Spanish/Portuguese/regional language valued