Social Analyst

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Social Analyst to build and maintain relationships with external communities, conducting research, analyzing needs, and identifying collaboration opportunities. Key Highlights: 1. Part of a global leader in energy and sustainability 2. Fosters positive relationships with community leaders and organizations 3. Works on social management and projects with community impact Are you ready to join a company that doesn’t just talk about the future—it’s actively building it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest global energy company headquartered in the United States, with a team of 8\.300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked **\#1 by BloombergNEF** for corporate renewable energy sales in the U.S. and the Americas for five consecutive years, delivering electricity to millions of people worldwide. We take pride in cultivating a strong workplace culture, consistently earning top rankings in Great Place to Work™ surveys across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13\.th consecutive year in 2026—reflecting our commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to be recognized across the industry. AES is the only company awarded the Edison Awards from the Edison Electric Institute seven times in the 21st century—a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you’re ready to join a company that doesn’t just adapt to change—but drives it—AES is the place for you. We’re not only building a more sustainable future—we’re powering it. Apply now and accelerate your career with a true global energy leader. We are seeking a **Social Analyst** The Social Analyst plays a critical role in building and maintaining relationships with external communities. This individual conducts research, analyzes community needs, and identifies collaboration opportunities. They contribute to developing and implementing community relations strategies—including communication plans, outreach programs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The Analyst fosters positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values. They provide regular updates on community engagement efforts, participate in community events, and contribute to the overall success of the organization’s community relations program. **Key Responsibilities:** * Manage constructive relationships with communities and local leaders within the Company’s area of influence through timely information sharing, institutional coordination, and handling of IPQR (social, environmental, land-related, and operational issues). To this end, they must implement the social activities outlined in AES Colombia’s Environmental Management Plans and Social Management Plans within their assigned area of influence. * Support the planning and execution of activities required to comply with the Environmental Management Plan (Management Sheets, Information, and Communication). * Address or channel concerns, requests, complaints, and claims in accordance with AES Colombia’s power plants’ Environmental Management System and its area of influence. * Collect timely and relevant information from the area of influence (communities, leaders, authorities, opponents) through efficient relationship-building and channel it via the Social Management Coordination unit to generate early alerts enabling the establishment of initiatives, preventive actions, or mitigation measures against potential operational risks. * Support the development of the Social Management Plan (including defined CSR projects) for JK 1, JK 2, JK 3, and JK 4 power plants within the area of influence, and populate available tools for reporting indicators, tracking projects, and engaging with various stakeholder groups. * Support the design and implementation of communication, information, and continuous dialogue strategies with different actors in the area of influence (Community Action Boards, Educational Institutions, Social Organizations, Producer Associations, Local Committees, etc.), with emphasis on Social Management projects. * Execute the local communications plan (previously agreed upon with the Social Management Coordinator and Communications Coordinator) and provide feedback on its impact to ensure full transparency regarding the Company’s actions within local communities and institutions. 7\. Continuously supervise the implementation of socio-environmental management measures and commitments made to the community: Prior Consultation Agreements, Easement Use, Environmental Management Plan—and report findings/progress monthly. * Systematize/document the Company’s social management activities to: i) support environmental compliance reporting related to social topics; ii) substantiate investments in the area of influence; iii) contribute inputs to the sustainability report; and iv) systematize success stories or opportunities for change to support continuous improvement. * Perform other duties arising from the position and assigned by the immediate supervisor, as appropriate within the context of the role. * Contribute to the implementation of the Management System Policy, which incorporates Safety, Occupational Health, Environment, Quality, and Asset Management variables—and promote continuous improvement of the system through their management. * Contribute, through their management, to fulfilling the requirements of the management system to ensure continuous improvement of their assigned processes and compliance with corporate guidelines. * Supervise and enforce the Company’s safety policies across all contracts and construction works supported by Corporate Social Responsibility resources. **Position Requirements:** * Professional degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology, Political Science, or Social/Human Sciences. * 3–5 years of experience in social management, corporate social responsibility, or as a social project supervisor—preferably in the energy sector, transmission lines, wind farms, infrastructure projects, or hydroelectric plants. * Strong experience in community engagement, fieldwork with Indigenous communities (ideally Wayuu), and participation in prior consultation processes (at least one stage). * Valuable experience in relocation/resettlement processes and implementation of social and environmental management plans. * Familiarity with the Equator Principles and World Bank Performance Standards is desirable. * Knowledge of georeferencing tools is desirable. * Proficiency in document control, community strengthening and social organization development, project management (social, environmental, educational, cultural), budget control, and technical report writing. * Strong communication and conflict resolution skills—preferably related to infrastructure or mining-energy project development. * Knowledge of Wayuunaiki (not mandatory but valued).