Environmental Risk Management Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): (Deadline 17 December 2024)

• Assist the project manager in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during the sub-project designing and review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues; • Ensure RUDP II project is implemented in compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards and other potential donors’ E&S requirements as well as national environmental and social policies; • Support in supervising the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Instruments including Environmental and Social Framework ( ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RFP), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Gender and Anti-GBV Action Plan (GAP), Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and other related environmental and social risk and impact management activities; • Support the development and implementation of projects’ Environmental and social Risk Management Instruments, including site specific/ sub-project instruments such as environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), site specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); • Engage in comprehensive stakeholder consultations process related to the project’s logical framework and provide inputs for the stakeholder engagement to be included as part of the site specific ESMPs; • Conduct environmental and social screening of the sub-projects/activities, identify possible risks and impacts, and develop measures and strategies to avoid, minimize, and compensate for these risks. Develop the relevant Environmental and Social Management Plan based on the results of the screening and following donors’ standards including the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, World Bank Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, and GoR Environmental and Social Safeguards policies applicable for the project as well as the Good International Industry Practices (GIIP), as per the ESMF; • Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguard related plans; • In collaboration with the Social Risk Management Specialist and Community Development Specialist, supervise and implement the resettlement action plans (RAP), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) and regularly report on implementation progress; • Oversee the development of studies undertaken by RUDP II project and organize technical workshops to review and validate ESF-related project documents and studies. • Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and Social Risk Management Specialist, throughout the project implementation; • Ensure full disclosure with concerned stakeholders; • Ensure social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently; • Review the Safeguards Screening Procedure (SESP) annually, and update and revise corresponding risk log; mitigation/management plans as necessary; • 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; • Prepare regular reports on environmental risk management activities and compliance status for submission to the project donors and other relevant authorities; • 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; • Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental and social risk management to project team members; • Coordinate and liaise with REMA, City of Kigali, World Bank and other potential donors to ensure effective mainstreaming of social and environment safeguard issues into the implementation of project activities; • Document and share lesson learned and best practice with the networks; • Ensure that Environmental safeguard related modules are incorporated in the training and capacity building programs at all the levels; • Develop and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations; • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure the integration of environmental and social considerations into project planning and decision-making processes; • Develop and implement training and awareness for project workers and the community on occupational health and safety including on emergency prevention and preparedness. • Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the Project Coordinators, Program managers, SPIU coordinator or REMA management in general.