ESG Specialist

Key Administrative Details Opportunity Type: Full Time Employment Location: Muscat, Oman Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible Duration: 1 Year Contract (Extension Based on Performance) Overall Description We are seeking an experienced and self-driven ESG Specialist to join our growing team. This is not an entry-level role. The successful candidate will bring demonstrable, hands-on experience delivering ESG assessments, reports, and strategies to corporate clients (i.e. will be capable of managing complex multi-framework engagements with minimal oversight). You will work directly with clients across the energy, industrial, utilities, and private sectors, many of whom face pressing international reporting obligations, sustainability-linked financing requirements, and increasing scrutiny from investors, regulators, and trading partners. The ability to translate complex regulatory and voluntary frameworks into practical, client-ready deliverables is essential. You should be equally comfortable leading a materiality assessment for a listed company as you are drafting a GRI-aligned disclosure report, advising on a decarbonization strategy, or engaging stakeholders on a sustainability policy framework. Intellectual curiosity, precision, and professional maturity are non-negotiable. Scope of Work: ESG Reporting: preparation and review of ESG/sustainability reports aligned with GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, CSRD, and GCC-relevant exchange disclosure requirements (MSX, DFM, ADX, Tadawul, etc.) ESG Strategy Development: design and delivery of ESG strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps that align with client business objectives, sector-specific benchmarks, and regulatory timelines ESG Policy and Framework Development: development of internal ESG policies, governance structures, and management systems that embed sustainability into client operations Materiality Assessments: facilitation of single and double materiality assessments, including stakeholder surveys, impact identification, and prioritization of material topics Stakeholder Engagement: design and execution of stakeholder engagement processes to support ESG reporting, strategy development, and disclosure obligations GHG Accounting Support: contribution to product-level and corporate-level GHG assessments, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 inventories, aligned with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064/14067 Client Management: serving as a primary point of contact for client engagements, managing timelines, deliverables, and communication with professionalism and clarity Key Expectations: In-depth, applied knowledge of GRI Standards (Universal, Sector, and Topic Standards) Strong working knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, and CSRD disclosure requirements Familiarity with GCC-specific ESG and sustainability disclosure standards including MSX, DFM, ADX, Tadawul, and other relevant regional exchange requirements Solid grounding in GHG-related standards and regulations including the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, GHG Protocol Scope 2 and 3 Standards, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and carbon border mechanisms such as CBAM Experience conducting or facilitating materiality assessments, including stakeholder surveys, double materiality frameworks, and impact prioritization Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement processes in support of ESG reporting and strategy mandates Competence in ESG data collection, validation, and quality assurance (i.e. understanding what good data looks like and how to challenge what does not) Familiarity with ESG rating methodologies and frameworks used by investors (MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, CDP, etc.) as context for client advisory Experience or strong familiarity with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), net zero frameworks, and decarbonization planning at the corporate level Proficiency in MS Excel and report production tools; experience with carbon accounting or ESG software platforms (such as ClimateTab) is a strong advantage Key Expectations: In-depth, applied knowledge of GRI Standards (Universal, Sector, and Topic Standards) Strong working knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, and CSRD disclosure requirements Familiarity with GCC-specific ESG and sustainability disclosure standards including MSX, DFM, ADX, Tadawul, and other relevant regional exchange requirements Solid grounding in GHG-related standards and regulations including the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, GHG Protocol Scope 2 and 3 Standards, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and carbon border mechanisms such as CBAM Experience conducting or facilitating materiality assessments, including stakeholder surveys, double materiality frameworks, and impact prioritization Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement processes in support of ESG reporting and strategy mandates Competence in ESG data collection, validation, and quality assurance (i.e. understanding what good data looks like and how to challenge what does not) Familiarity with ESG rating methodologies and frameworks used by investors (MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, CDP, etc.) as context for client advisory Experience or strong familiarity with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), net zero frameworks, and decarbonization planning at the corporate level Proficiency in MS Excel and report production tools; experience with carbon accounting or ESG software platforms (such as ClimateTab) is a strong advantage This role is NOT for: Candidates with only academic or theoretical knowledge of ESG (as applied client-facing experience is required) Individuals who require close supervision on framework interpretation or report structure Those unfamiliar with GCC regulatory and business contexts, or unwilling to develop that familiarity quickly If you are an experienced ESG professional who can navigate complex multi-framework reporting mandates, engage confidently with senior client stakeholders, and deliver high-quality, audit-ready work in a fast-moving advisory environment, then we would like to hear from you.