NITA Environmental Safeguards Specialist Jobs in Uganda

NITA Environmental Safeguards Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Objective of Assignment

To ensure that environmental, health and safety aspects are adequately observed and addressed during the design and implementation of programme
activities. The selected consultant will be responsible for coordinating and leading in planning, technical supervision, compliance monitoring and analysis, and reporting implementation of environmental aspects of the project in line with environmental requirements of the Government of Uganda and in conformance with the Environmental and Social Standards of IDA and
international industry best practice.

The assignment involves monitoring the implementation of the Environment Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), the Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Health and Safety Plans (H&S Plans) developed for the project, ensuring compliance with national legislation and reporting on all environmental and health and safety issues relating to the project.

Reporting

The Environmental Safeguards Specialist will administratively report to UDAP Programme Coordinator and functionally to Director Technical Services NITAU.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Provide technical support to the project in implementing the Environmental and Social Commitment plan (ESCP) and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)developed for UDAP.

Develop Terms of Reference (TORs) for Environmental Assessments, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental Audits, etc;

Supervise and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits and development of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by consultants, and Contractors, and follow-up on the timely acquisition of any relevant Statutory
Approvals.

Provide E&S oversight and support to the project in ensuring that that the construction contractors prepare and implement the Contractors’ Environmental and Social Management Plans (CESMPs), Health and Safety plans (HSP) and related safeguard management plans prior to the commencement of project related activities.

Support the development, maintenance and operation of the Environment, Health and Safety System, including developing policies, procedures and protocols to strengthen among others compliance monitoring and reporting progress of implementation of Environment and Social standards.

Review and monitor progress of implementation of the contractors’ Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIAs) and/or Environmental Social Impact Statements and ensure they are in accordance with the agreed environmental and social frameworks and requirements.

Review the planning and procurement procedures to ensure that (i) the Environmental requirements are properly costed and reflected in designs, bidding and costed in contract documents, (ii) environmental safeguards milestones are included in the contractor’s certificates for payment, and (iii) conditions of approval on the NEMA certificate and other statutory approvals are well considered, implemented and accordingly advise Management of NITA-U;

Review, supervise and monitor progress of the contractors’ occupational health and safety plan and ensure that the health and safety of the general public and the contractors’ workforce are not compromised as a result of the programme.

Build capacity of project teams and other stakeholders in identification and use of environmental friendly practices including systematic implementation of environmental and social safeguards.

Undertake

stakeholder engagement and awareness creation on all environmental matters related to the programme in line with the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF).

Monitor, coordinate and produce periodic (monthly and quarterly) performance reports on environmental and social safeguards of the programme.

Document lessons learnt in mitigation and resolution of environment and social issues during the implementation of the programme.

Support the Social Scientists in the design and execution of the Grievance Redress Mechanism with particular regard to environmental matters.

Advice Management on strategies for strengthening implementation of Environment and Social Safeguards measures.

Liaising with IDA Environmental and Social Development Specialists, NEMA and other Government Agencies on Environmental and Social Management of the UDAP Programme

Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications

The applicant should be holding;

A minimum of a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry and/or related disciplines.

Possession of Post Graduate Diploma and/or professional qualifications in Environmental impact assessment will be added advantage.

A Valid Registration Certificate of Environmental Practitioner (EIA & Environmental Auditor) with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

Relevant Experience

At least 8 years of work experience in planning, designing and implementation of environmental related interventions.

Experience in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and developing Environmental and Social Management Plans.

Familiarity with the GoU’s Environmental Policy, Laws, Regulations, Guidelines, and Environmental and Social Safeguard requirements of the World Bank will be added advantage.

A proven experience in working collaboratively in a broad range of cultural and social contexts.

A good understanding of social inclusion, poverty reduction, and land management institutions and land tenure systems.

Knowledge of World Bank social performance standards is desirable.

Familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches for addressing the needs of persons displaced from their land and/or homes.

Familiarity with issues affecting ethnic minorities in the countries of the subregion.

Experience in undertaking social and institutional analysis and familiarity with
participatory methodologies and techniques would be desirable.

Social Safeguards Knowledge of and ability to apply social safeguard policies.

Ability to employ strategies to help minimize involuntary resettlement and adverse impacts on indigenous peoples, potentially displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups.

Ability to integrate social inclusion (with respect to gender, age, ethnicity, or any other relevant factor) into analysis, policies, institutions, and operations.

Ability to design operations that focus on strengthening inclusion.

How to Apply

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