Social Officer

Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) was founded in 1994 by a number of Arab businessmen for the purpose of channelling funds and investments to Palestine, paving the country’s way to greater development and creating new jobs in the country.

APIC investments are diverse, spanning across the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and service sectors, with a presence in Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Turkey through its subsidiaries, which include National Aluminum and Profiles Company (NAPCO); Siniora Food Industries Company; Reema Hygienic Paper Company; Unipal General Trading Company; Palestine Automobile Company; Medical Supplies and Services Company; Sky Advertising and Promotion Company; Arab Leasing Company; Qudra Renewable Energy Company; and the Arab Palestinian Storage and Cooling Company employing over 3400 staff through its group of subsidiaries.

APIC are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Social Officer to join our Sustainability Development and Social Responsibility Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting subsidiaries in aligning their environmental policies and practices with international standards, specifically the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. This position also involves conducting environmental assessments to help subsidiaries identify, evaluate, and manage environmental risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving APIC Group’s human resources and social policies, strategies, and action plans to ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, and GRI reporting frameworks.
• Provide support to subsidiaries in developing and implementing social policies procedures, and management plans; contributing to, monitoring and implementing the ESG Work Plan; and ensuring accurate data collection.
• Support the preparation of Social Impact Assessments (SIAs), social due diligence reports, and social management plans.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and consultations with affected communities and other stakeholders.
• Support subsidiaries in developing value chains and conducting comprehensive mapping of the supply chain to identify all tiers of suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers. Assess social risks and impacts across the supply chain, and conduct due diligence.
• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data related to social conditions, labour practices, community impacts, and human rights.
• Contribute to the identification of social risks, monitor the implementation of social mitigation measures and contribute to the preparation of monitoring reports.
• Follow up on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) related requests to collect necessary information.
• Communicate and coordinate with CSR partners and implementing organizations, ensuring they adhere to APIC Group’s CSR policy, signed agreements, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Organize employee volunteering and engagement activities to foster a culture of social responsibility.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reports in line with IFC and GRI guidelines.
• Draft internal reports, presentations, awareness content, and training materials to build awareness of social performance requirements. Develop communication materials to highlight CSR and other social initiatives for annual reports, websites, and social media.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of employee trainings on social issues.
• Stay informed about relevant international and national social safeguards, human rights regulations, and industry trends.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) projects.

Jobs.ps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Human Rights, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in social impact assessment, community development, or corporate sustainability.

Skills & Competencies:

• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, and GRI Standards.
• Experience or coursework in social assessments and sustainability reporting.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement processes and tools.
• Strong understanding of social risks, gender issues, Community and Operational Health and Safety, and labour standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with social research, management, and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of international human rights frameworks (e.g., UNGPs, ILO Conventions).
• Experience working with international organizations or development finance institutions.
• Prior involvement in ESG or sustainability reporting processes.

• MENA region experience.
• Field experience in social assessments or audits.

Employee Sustainability Principles

Commitment to Excellence: Strive to deliver high-quality work, continuously improve, and exceed expectations wherever possible. Represent the company in the best possible way at all times, through professional and ethical behaviour in interactions with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Ethical Conduct: Uphold and promote the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and transparency in all business dealings, ensuring adherence to anti-corruption and ethical guidelines.

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supporting shared goals, promoting a spirit of cooperation, and having an effective role in a positive work culture.

Community Engagement: Participate in group-wide interactions, such as the internal communications platform and surveys, and activities that positively impact local communities under the company's corporate social responsibility goals.

Learning and Development: Engage in ongoing training and awareness programs to enhance knowledge and skills.

Diversity and Inclusion: Promote an inclusive workplace by respecting and valuing diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, ethnicity, and perspectives.

Health and Safety: Prioritize health and safety in the workplace by following established protocols, reporting hazards, and contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.

Confidentiality and Data Safety: Respect and protect sensitive company information and maintain privacy in all matters, including data and following cybersecurity procedures.

Sustainable Practices: Support company initiatives to adopt and promote sustainable practices, including minimizing the use of non-renewable resources and single-use plastics.

Environmental Responsibility: Demonstrate awareness and commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and compliance with company policies on waste reduction, energy conservation, and resource efficiency.

Location: Based in Ramallah with travel across the West Bank
Department: Sustainability Development and Social Responsibility Department
Reports to: Sustainability Development and Social Responsibility Manager
Type: Full-Time

Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Application – Social Officer.