Environmental and Social Management (ESM) Specialist

About ( Ministry of Agriculture) AAIP Project

Job Summary

The ESM Specialist of SGR project is responsible for implementation of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), establishment/implementation of effective GRM system, preparation of site specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)monitoring of site-specific ESMPs for providing the social/environmental support to all legal amendments, regulations and procedures to be developed under the project to ensure that all required environmental and social mitigation measures set out in plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

Take part in the review and clearance of SGR project documents for compliance with the World Bank safeguards policies.

Developing process of an Environmental and Social Safeguard guideline in consultation with the World Bank and project facility team.

Support the SGR project director, in the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF).

Provide the reports that address the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) issues and submit the reports to the SGR project director.

Prepare site specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), for the SGR project and ensure that such plans are approved by relevant authorities before implementation.

Based on Project GRM, functionalize the effective GRM system and establish the GRCs at different level

Conduct GRM training for the project staff and awareness activities to project’s beneficiaries on utilization of grievance redress approaches

Conduct consultation with PAPs and stakeholders during social safeguard survey and reflect their concerns and views in ESMPs and project design

Design/conduct the social and environmental trainings and workshops for the project staff and counterparts

Conduct the social assessment and reflect the land acquisition issues and ensure that sub project sites are clear of squatters and encroachers or any land dispute.

Incorporate environmental concerns, potential impacts, and recommended mitigations measures according to project stages such as design, construction and operation.

Prepare, distribute and disclose the relevant Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) documents for the SGR project staff and others relevant organizations.

Develop social screening and assessment procedures for the implementation of the ESMF of SGR project and as a basis for developing the social aspects in the ESMPs.

Follow up the integration of safeguard assessment information and completion of safeguards self-screening checklist during the SGR project development process.

Undertake follow up monitoring to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are implemented according to an agree upon environmental and social mitigation implementation plan.

Keep close linkage for flow up of information between World Bank and SGR project in environmental related issues.

Maintaining and improving safeguard management processes, systems, tools, and filters.

Identify challenges, opportunities, priorities and needs for the development and implementation of the facilities safeguard plan and implementation at all levels.

Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports on safeguards related issues and deliver to World Bank management as part of the M&E reports.

He/she will report to the SGR project director.

Undertake other duties as per the requirements of the project or as directed by project director.

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Economics / Natural Resources Management or relevant scientific discipline is required.

A minimum of 5 years of extensive working experience in Environment and Social Safeguards, Natural Resource and Environmental management, policy development and social safeguard application is an advantageous.

Full computer literacy in internet searching and Microsoft Office programs i.e. MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Power Point.

Being fluent in English language; and should have good command on both national languages (Dari and Pashto).

Understanding of environmental and social safeguard issues in Afghanistan.

Fundamental knowledge of agricultural projects and their social and environmental effects.

Knowledge of major world treaties regarding environment and social safeguard

Demonstrated skills in retrieving, gathering and obtaining information from various sources.

Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures.

Ability to work under pressure and work extra hours when required.

Submission Guideline

Please send your update CV along with a cover letter electronically to below e-mails:
The email subject line must be: (ESM Specialist– 11/MAIL/SGR).
Please note that any/all application submissions after the closing date will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Offering the contract to the successful applicant is subject to fund availability from the donor.

Functional Area

Security/Safety

Countries

Submission Email

sgr.vacancies@mail.gov.af

sgr.vacancies@gmail.com

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