Job Description

Your main tasks will be: 

• undertake/lead preparation of environmental and social studies for power projects
• review and prepare appraisal of environmental and social studies and assess them in terms of environmental and social risks.
• advise and monitor the performance of an E&S Team which Supervise/monitor the implementation of Environmental and Social Management (and Monitoring) Plans (ESM(M)P during construction and operation.
• training and know-how transfer in environmental and social matters (internal and for our clients)
• work closely together with our technical teams and project management of large power infrastructure projects.
• review social safeguards instruments such as Resettlement Policy  frameworks and Resettlement Action Plans in collaboration with relevant government agencies and local beneficiary groups.
• facilitate processes for the acquisition of environmental permits and Rights of Way (RoW);
• review and update environmental and social safeguards and health and safety procedures where required;
• prepare and Review the preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans, Health and Safety Plans and the Resettlement Action Plans and monitor their implementation;
• perform work assignments related to environmental and health and safety inspections, compliance, monitoring, regulation, and research

Skills,Experience and Education

• Bachelor (Master degree will be an advantage) in a relevant field of study such as Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management or related discipline with at least eight (8) years post-qualification experience as Environmental Specialist
• Fluency in English is mandatory,
• Good language skills in a second language is a preferred advantage
• Excellent working experience with environmental and social international standards, like World Bank, EBRD, KfW and other.
• Additional experience in Health and Safety is a preferred advantage
• Proven experience with IFI’s financed projects.
• Excellent writing/reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision