Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Environmental Risk Management Specialist
Level:3.IV
Job description
• Prepare the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and the grievance mechanism and ensure they guide implementation of the entire project
• Outlines the project risks and the safeguard measures to be adopted,
• Assist the Sector Specialist in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during the subproject review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues;
• Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguard related plans;
• Ensure social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently;
• Monitor progress in development/implementation of the project ESMP ensuring that UNDPs Social and Environmental Standards policy (SES) is fully met and the reporting requirements are fulfilled;
• Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguard related plans;
• Review the SESP annually, and update and revise corresponding risk log; mitigation/management plans as necessary;
• Ensure full disclosure with concerned stakeholders;
• Ensure environmental and social risks are identified, avoided, mitigated and managed throughout project implementation;
• Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist, field environmentalists, and the Community Development Specialist
• In collaboration with M&E Specialist ensure that monitoring of the Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are conducted on quarterly basis;
• In collaboration with the Communication Specialist ensure that the achievements on Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are documented and disseminated
• Close follow up of the development of studies that LDCF3 Project will undertake
• Review the Safeguards Screening Procedure (SESP) annually, and update and revise corresponding risk log; mitigation/management plans as necessary;
• Ensure and supervise the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for project financed activities.
• Lead development of all reports to the donors related to environment and social management for the project;
• Assist the Project coordinator in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during subproject review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues;
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to (i) identify adequate environmental indicators for Co-Management Interventions (CMIs) and (Community Driven Development (CDD) sub-projects, and (ii) ensure timely and adequate monitoring of project activity implementation to ensure environmental and social issues are considered and reported on time;
• In collaboration with the Community Development Specialist, organize trainings and study tour for projects beneficiaries;
• Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and other relevant project management unit team or SPIU team;
• To Coordinate and liaise with REMA, Districts and UNDP to ensure effective mainstreaming of social and environment safeguard issues into the implementation of project activities;

• Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the project Coordinators. Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Familiarity with the WB Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) consider a distinct advantage
• Environmental and Impact Assessment (EIA) Skills
• Experience with social/ environmental safeguards, preferably with World Bank, AfDB, EU and other Donor’s funded projects">

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Environmental Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Environmental Studies
3 Years of relevant experience">

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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