Environmental & Social Safeguards Expert

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences / environmental sciences.
  
•  Certificate in environmental studies/ social studies.
  
•  Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
  
•  A good grasp of Public Private Partnerships.
  
•  Technical expertise of environmental and social safeguards instruments.
  
•  Ability to understand the various E&S standards and how to navigate them.
  
•  Business Report writing skills.
  

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences / environmental sciences.
  
•  Certificate in environmental studies/ social studies.
  
•  Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
  
•  A good grasp of Public Private Partnerships.
  
•  Technical expertise of environmental and social safeguards instruments.
  
•  Ability to understand the various E&S standards and how to navigate them.
  
•  Business Report writing skills.
  

The Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Advisory services to contracting authorities, investors and donors.
  
•  Facilitate engagement with authorities as and when required.
  
•  Ensure consistency in the presentation of documentation.
  
•  Participate in close out of projects.
  
•  Oversee penalties that may be imposed on project partners.
  
•  Regular review of instruments used on projects to measure environmental and social safeguard activities.
  
•  Provide input to submissions for project approval to ensure all aspects of environmental and social impact are covered.
  
•  Oversee environmental audits and close out of audit findings.
  
•  Guide the technical team to reinforce and ensure adherence to requirements during project execution.
  
•  Prepare quality reports for submission by the PPP Directorate.
  
•  Coach and mentor team members on complex technical matters.
  
•  Conduct continuous monitoring and evaluation.
  
•  Participate in development of tender documents and contract specifications in relation to environmental and social aspects.
  
•  Stay up to date on the latest environmental and social regulations and best practice.
  
•  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.