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• In charge of developing implementation
  guidelines for mainstreaming environmental aspects into the project work
  plans and activities in line with requirements in the Environmental and
  Social Management Framework (ESMF).
• Provide support in the development,
  maintenance and operation of the Environment and Social Safeguards system,
  compliance monitoring system including reporting progress of implementation
  of Environment and Social Safeguards.
• Carry out environmental and social screening
  of all project activities, developing appropriate safeguard instruments
  where necessary such as, Environmental and Social Management Plans
  (ESMPs), Terms of Reference for required ESIAs, Environmental Audits, etc.
• Keen 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 safeguards frameworks.
• Regularly 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 the capacity of project teams and other
  stakeholders in identification and use of environmental friendly practices
  including systematic implementation of environmental and social
  safeguards.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and awareness
  creation on all environmental matters related to the programme in line
  with the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF).
• Actively 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.
• Offer support to the Social Scientists in the
  design and execution of the Grievance Redress Mechanism with particular
  regard to environmental matters.
• Guide management on strategies for
  strengthening implementation of Environment and Social Safeguards
  measures.
• Work closely with IDA Safeguards Specialists,
  NEMA and other Government Agencies on Environmental and Social Management
  of the RCIP programme
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  by the supervisor from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the World Bank RCIP
  Environmental Specialist job vacancy should hold 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.
• Valid Registration of Environmental
  Practitioner (EIA & Environmental Auditor) with the National
  Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in the planning,
  designing and implementation of environmental related interventions.
• Previous exposure and 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.

• Communications: Very good communication skills
  (spoken and written), including the ability to communicate effectively
  with diverse audiences on environmental related matters, good negotiation
  skills and to prepare a variety of written documents, contracts, reports,
  etc. in a clear, concise style.
• Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills and
  ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people
  in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
  for diversity.
• Integrity: Must be a person of proven honesty
  and does not tolerate corruption and unethical behaviors in all its forms
  and manifestations.
• Innovation: Must be a person with ability to
  seek new ways of doing things efficiently to deliver value to our customers.
• Customer Centricity: Must be a person who strives to
  satisfy customers and clients. Should be able to understand what the
  customer wants and delivering it flawlessly.
• Quality: Must be a person who thinks of quality and
  continuous improvement in his/she our work.

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