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Position: Terms of Reference - Environmental Engineer
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 years ago
Deadline: Submition date is over

Background

World Bank investment operations under various Financing mechanisms such as Investment Project Financing (IPF), Development Policy Financing (DPF), and Program For Result (PlorR) Financing mechanism are expected to be conducted in a way that ensures compliance with the relevant environmental and social safeguards policies and the new World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), which typically include undertaking an assessment of environmental and social impacts, identification of impacts and the corresponding mitigation measures, as well as preparation of required and applicable respective project safeguards instruments, Including ESlA, ESMP ESMF, ESSA, etc. to mitigate and monitor identified adverse impacts and ensure implementation of projects and programs in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.

In the Africa region, multiple environment specialists and short-term consultants are engaged in providing high-quality environment risk management support to various projects under global practices. Environment specialists (staff and consultants) are generally involved in assisting the borrower to prepare and Supervise environmental risk management instruments as part of Environmental Assessment, ensuring that content and quality is consistent with the Bank's safeguards policies/procedures and
the ESF.

The Ethiopia Office has more than 60 projects spread across the regions in the country in its portfolio and pipeline that require regular cross-support from environment Specialists and consultants in order to demonstrate compliance with the Bank's safeguards policies and ESF The environment risk management coordination unit is looking for Environmental Engineer to help with the tracking of environmental risk management inputs and monitoring the management of project-related risks and impacts.

Assignment Description

The World Bank is seeking to recruit a highly qualified local Environmental Engineer (STC) to be based in the World Bank Country Office in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia. The consultant will support the Practice Group's work on the application of environmental policy and ESF to Bank investment lending, including risk management and knowledge and leaming initiatives.

The Consultant will be part of a dynamic team of environment and natural resources management specialists working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He/she will also provide technical advice and expertise on a variety of environmental issues related to investment operations, development policy loans, a program for result operations, and other instruments, such as Technical Assistance, including adaptation to climate change, waste management, natural resources management, and green and inclusive growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide safeguards support for the projects in preparation and supervision stages as assigned by Regional Safeguards Coordinator and focal point, in coordination with Task Team Leaders and other members of the Bank's project teams. This function includes the following tasks:

  • Participate in the preparation of environmental risk management documents during the entire project cycle.
  • Review and ensure the quality of environmental risk management documents of projects at preparation or/and implementation
  • Participate in field missions to contribute to all stages of environmental risk management documents support to project funded by the world bank;
  • Participate and/or undertake analytical work on environmental risk management issues in support of building client capacity;
  • Represent the team to ensure adequate communication, support, and reporting on the compliance of the new Environmental and social framework (ESF) that includes appropriate support to the client on implementation of the ten environmental and social standards of the World Bank; and
  • The consultant may have to travel to project offices and other location as needed for the Performance of that bove functions

Qualification:

The following are required:

  • MSc in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related engineering field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the environment sector
  • Demonstrated project management/ operational skills end familiarity with Bank procedures and business practices including occupational health and safety management end the WBG safeguard policies would be an advantage.
  • Excellent English communication skill is required (writing speaking, listening and reading)
  • Proven teamwork and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • A strong sense of teamwork and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs private sector, international organizations, development partners, and/or with the government will be an advantage
  • Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas of Ethiopia if necessary

WBG COMPETENCIES

  • Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions
  • Deliver Results for Clients Proactively addresses clients stated and unstated needs
  • Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective, and willingly receives diverse perspectives
  • Create, Apply, and Share Knowledge-Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
  • Make Smart Decisions- Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward

Contract

  • After a probation period for four months, the Country Lead will be hired for a maximum of 150 days until June 30th, 2019 with a possibility for extension
  • The post is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 80 days in FY 20 and with a possibility for extension in FY21; FY21 contract is contingent to satisfactory performance in FY20 and availability of funds