Environmental Specialist at Rwanda Covid-19 Emmergency Response Project: (Deadline 19 November 2021)
Job description
Ensure timely preparation of environmental and social assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs); coordinate with SPIU for hiring technical assistance, where necessary, and for review and endorsement of environmental and social due diligence and management instruments.
Ensure the requirements stipulated in the ESMF are implemented throughout the project lifetime; coordinate and maintain documentation of ESMPs and facilitate actions with regard to grievances and environmental concerns in relation to project interventions.
Ensure consistency of environmental and social documents and procedures with national and international guidelines such as WHO’s “COVID-19 Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response (2020)”, and the COVID-19 resources to address gender based violence risks, CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for patients with confirmed COVID-19 or persons under investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings etc.
Prepare terms of references to undertake ESIAs in collaboration with the project Social Specialist, where required; and review draft and final ESIAs for quality and obtain necessary clearances.
Ensure compliance with ESMPs and SEP during the project implementation period and maintain close co-ordination with the relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, administrators of health care facilities, contractors, etc.
Report to Project Management and the World Bank on the overall environmental and social performance of the project in collaboration with the project Social Specialist as part of SPIU’s periodic progress reporting and prepare all relevant reports as outlined in the ESCP and guided by the World Bank.
In collaboration with the project Social Specialist, coordinate closely with the technical focal points, project engineers, administrators of health facilities, and project officers managing sub-project implementation; and provide necessary technical assistance to facilitate the implementation, management and monitoring of social and environmental instruments such as ESMPs, SEP etc.
Conduct training on the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, ESMF content and implementation procedures and other relevant topics to all project implementing agency teams, contractors etc. as necessary during project implementation and outlined in the ESCP and ESMF.
Travel as necessary to project locations in Rwanda for implementation and monitoring of environmental and social safeguards measures in accordance with GoR’s regulations for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control measures.
Participate in World Bank project missions to help develop mechanisms to assess social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks related to the project.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Public Health
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Global Health
Experience: 3
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Masters of Science in Research
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Three years general experience in the field of environmental management, natural resources management or any other related fields is an added value.
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Capacity conduct training in topics relevant to environmental risk management associated with immunization programs for government staff, district officer and community leaders
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Ability to guide and deliver the range of management activities required by the project
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Strong computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other relevant computer applications.
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Good written and oral communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English.
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Ability to write reports and present reports in public
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Experience with donor funded projects and prior implementation of donor’s safeguards policies, including on World Bank/ADB/AIIB financed operations, is an advantage.
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Knowledge on environmental and social regulatory requirements of Rwanda will be an added Advantage
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