ICRP Environmental Specialist Jobs in Uganda
ICRP Environmental Specialist Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeThe objective of this role is to ensure that the implementation of sub-projects /activities is in conformity with Uganda’s environmental policies and laws, and the World Bank (WB) environmental safeguards policies.
Special attention shall be paid to risks that can occur before construction, during construction, and when any facility breaks down and mitigation measures before, during and after construction.
Objective of the Asessement
The objective of this role is to ensure that the implementation of sub-projects /activities is in conformity with Uganda’s environmental policies and laws, and the World Bank (WB) environmental safeguards policies. Special attention shall be paid to risks that can occur before construction, during construction, and when any facility breaks down and mitigation measures before, during and after construction.
Responsibilities and Tasks
In accordance with the project objectives, the Environmental Specialist shall conduct the
activities below in accordance to the Environmental and Social Management Framework
(ESMF) and the Project Implementation Manual.
Coordinate closely with the project team, consultants, contractors, implementing partners
MAAIF and NFA in planning and managing safeguards on the project;
Provide necessary technical assistance to facilitate the implementation, management and
Monitoring of environmental safeguards;
Ensure environmental and social due diligence is carried out for each sub-project as soon as technical design and scope have been defined, as outlined in the safeguards instruments;
Provide coordination support to review environmental assessment documents and liaise
with the World Bank for clearance;
Provide support to manage the consultants hired to undertake environmental and social
assessments, where applicable, and provide coordination support with implementation partners;
Prepare additional technical guidelines, if necessary, to support the safeguards instruments in order to strengthen the implementation of environmental safeguards;
Ensure adequate public consultation during the preparation of safeguards instruments as
defined by the safeguard frameworks and Project implementation Manual;
Hold regular safeguards review meetings with consultants, contractors, implementing
partners and carry out regular site visits to monitor implementation of the safeguards
instruments;
Supervise and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits, and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by Consultants, and Contractors, and follow-up on acquisition of any relevant GoU and World Bank Approvals.
Provide guidance on implementation of project mitigation measures as per approved safeguards documents.
Undertake environmental monitoring and supervision of project works, including development of monitoring compilation of periodic (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual)
progress reports, to ensure compliance with relevant environmental requirements.
Undertake capacity development of Consultants, and Contractors during project
implementation with respect to planning and implementation of environmental safeguards,
including conduct of project awareness, communication and sensitization activities.
Together with the project implementation teams, advise on the establishment and
operationalization of project Grievance Redress Mechanism(s);
Act as a link between project implementation teams, Consultants, Contractors,
Communities and respective local governments on environmental matters.
Liaise with relevant authorities, government agencies and ministries to ensure adequate implementation of
all requirements in line with World Bank and Ugandan environmental
safeguard policies and laws.
Developing training plans and providing training on environment issues during
implementation of the project and associated works to the project implementing staff,
Contractors and other relevant project stakeholders;
Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned by the project coordinator.
Performance Indicators
Number of Environment Management and Resettlement Action Plans reviewed
Number of monitoring visits carried out
Number of safeguards supervision reports prepared
Number of project specific ESIAs prepared
Number of Reviews of draft ESIA reports and adjustments made in line with environmental guidelines, regulations and legislation
Number of Reports prepared by a given date and circulated to stakeholders
Number of coordination meetings held
Number of safeguards reports reviewed and approved by the Bank
Qualifications and Experience
The Environmental Specialist must have a Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences,
Natural Resources Management or a related field from a recognized University/Institution with strong Water and Sanitation background
Postgraduate qualifications and experience in Environmental Impact Assessment/ Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) and monitoring are added advantages.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in areas of conducting a comprehensive Environment
and Social Impact Assessments and Analyses
She/He must have significant practical experience with the World Bank safeguard
policies and/or IFC Performance Standards evidenced from similar work carried out in
the past works.
The Environmental Specialist’s summary competencies & functions among others include the following: Understands environmental risk analysis and management; Understands occupation health and safety management; Understands environmental, occupational health, and safety laws, regulations and requirements of Uganda; Identifies safeguard compliance issues and proposes strategies for assuring compliance;
Provides sound advice on the design and implementation of mitigation strategies in areas of risk;
Understands how environmental safeguards fits into project cycle; Ability to effectively
communicate and provide guidance to project implementing teams
Ability to make timely and quality judgement and decisions
Computer Literacy in Microsoft applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their expressions of interest and CV with a phone contact, postal address and e-mail address to the address below.
Please attach (a) Copies of relevant academic documents/qualifications and (b) Copies of the appointment letter(s)/Contract(s) of the current or most recent employment. All the applications must be submitted by 9th November, 2020, 14:00 hours and addressed to:
The Head,
Procurement & Disposal Unit
Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters
Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent, Luzira
Kampala, Uganda
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
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