World Bank Environmental Engineer Jobs in Uganda
World Bank Environmental Engineer Jobs in Uganda
The positionThis position will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will focus on the environmental risk management. Uganda has very large infrastructure shortfall. As a result, the Bank has been investing heavily in infrastructure in the country. This requires staff to implement the Bank’s environmental risk management policies (including the Safeguard Policies and the new Environmental and Social Framework, or ESF). All World Bank-supported investment projects must meet ambitious environmental management standards. The Environment and Natural Resources Global Practice is responsible for providing technical support and oversight to all investment projects to meet these obligations. While the primary responsibility of this position is on environmental risk management, there will be some demand for support to the management of World Bank financed projects in the area of environment, such as landscapes programs, flood management and solid waste managent.
There will also be responsibility for support to the management of analytical work, technical assistance to government and representation of the Bank on key development fora as described in more detail below.
The Environmental Engineer- will have the following key responsibilities:
Environmental Risk Management
Ensure the effective integration of environmental due diligence as defined by World Bank Group (WBG) Environmental and Social Management Framework, safeguards policies as well as international good practice documents (e.g. Equator Principles) into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG supported projects (environmental lending portfolio and analytical work).
Provide experienced advice to client and counterpart organizations, project teams and WBG management with regard to the preparation of environmental impact assessments, including regional, strategic and cumulative assessments; environmental management frameworks and plans, including plan for monitoring, reporting and evaluation; public consultation plans; and specific plans related to natural habitats conservation, natural resource management, pest management, forest management, dam safety and international waterways management; such advice will be based on a detailed analysis of baseline conditions, project scope and impacts, requirements from national legal and institutional frameworks and, and compliance with the WBG’s operational policies.
Provide experienced mentorship to clients in the preparation of project cycle documentation including terms of reference (ToR) for environmental safeguard instruments, such as environmental and social assessments (incl. strategic, regional and cumulative); environmental and social management frameworks and plans, Pest Management Plan, and supervising their implementation. Contract specifications related to environmental safeguards and risks management, particularly for large dams and water projects. Provide technical training for the domestic EA practitioners on the WBG safeguard policies and requirements.
Provide environmental input in project documents in accordance with the Bank operational policies including Project Concept Note (PCN), Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and Decision/Negotiations Packages, and assist with handling timely and accurate disclosure procedures and public consultation requirements for all required environmental assessment and management instruments.
Work closely with the Regional Safeguards Coordinators in the Africa region who are responsible for assigning safeguards tasks and ensuring the quality of the safeguards work and environmental risk management in the Region.
Project Operations and Analytical Work
Participate in natural resource or environmental management projects and the policy dialog with the government and other stakeholders on environment or natural resources. This includes coordination with other financiers, review of sector policies, strategies, and legislation. A particular focus will be to build a portfolio of environment projects, which could include waste management, flood management, forestry and land restoration, and protected areas management.
Participate as team member or team leader in the development and/or supervision of implementation of environment or natural resources activities or components in projects, including participation in identification missions; seeking and developing opportunities to integrate sound environmental management and policies in investment project operations; maintaining dialog with the client and enhancing their capacity for understanding and compliance
with on environmental policies; and contributing to mission outputs such as back to office reports (BTORs) and Aide Memoires.
Facilitate and maintain effective communication with relevant communities of practice, including NGOs, academia, civil society, the private sector as well as specialized international organizations in line with the Bank’s Disclosure Policy and need to harmonize with clients and other international financial institutions in the region. In particular, active participation in communities of practice and global level technical innovation and knowledge sharing in the area of pollution management, flood management, forestry and land restoration will be an important component of this position.
Actively seek to learn World Bank Group procedures, and contribute to their improvement, by participating in training offered, by developing a personal training program, keeping abreast of research and development knowledge in the environment and natural resources sector, and relevant safeguard management process.
Coordinate and carry out other tasks as requested by the relevant Manager such as for example, contribute to the organization of training or knowledge sharing events.
Selection Criteria
Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering or natural sciences is required.
A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the engineering or environmental management sector is required.
Fluency in English is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Knowledge and experience in environmental assessment and management of environmental compliance in investment projects involving large scale civil works, extractive or industrial activities is required.
Confirmed collaboration and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
A strong sense of partnership and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working in different developing countries.
Willingness to travel extensively in Uganda, the Africa region and possibly globally is vital, including to remote rural areas.
The following would be an advantage but not required:
Experience working in developing countries, understanding the institutional and political context and exposure to the national environmental policy challenges would be an advantage.
Experience in the preparation of environmental safeguard/risk management documents of the lending projects of the WBG or other international organizations is beneficial but not required.
Demonstrated project management / operational skills, including occupational health and safety management would be an advantage.
Experience working with contractors that have weak implementation capacity in the area of environmental risk management would be an advantage.
Competencies Level GF, Environmental Engineer:
Integrative skills: demonstrates ability to think and work across WBG, practices and sectors
• Integrates divergent viewpoints of multiple external and internal stakeholders into a coherent project/program/ strategy
• Considers corporate commitments (eg Gender, Climate) in project approach
Policy Dialogue skills: possesses political judgment, diplomatic acumen, and negotiating skills
• Fully understands Bank’s development initiatives and policies and practices related to l ending and non-lending operations
• Guides research efforts and translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies and for discussions with clients and development partners
• Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management.
• Provides guidance and coaching to others on technical and operational matters.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Bank Environmental Engineer Jobs in Uganda
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