Environmental and Safeguards Officers at
Ministry of education (MINEDUC): (Deadline 2 April 2026)
Job responsibilities
Under the direct supervision and guidance
of the School Construction Program Manager, the duties and responsibilities of
the Environmental and Social Safeguards Officers include but are not confined
to: v Implement environmental and social safeguards related activities as
outlined in the project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)
and other documents ; v Work with Environmental Safeguards Specialist and Social Safeguards
Specialist to prepare necessary documents, such as environmental and social
safeguards guidelines, tools and notes based on national and project funder
relevant environmental and social safeguards policies, acts and regulations and
disseminate them to the relevant stakeholders within the assigned Districts; v Ensure
that construction sub-projects implementation within assigned Districts comply
with project ESMF process and procedures; v Support
environmental and Social screening of subprojects and activities, and prepare
subprojects or activities specific Environmental and Social Management Plans
(ESMPs); v Organize environmental and social safeguards orientation,
awareness, and training for construction sites labour and local community and
participate in national level consultations with major stakeholders; v
Participate in review of sub-projects and activity plan, design, cost and bid
documents to ensure environmental and social factors and mitigations are
incorporated, and sub-projects documents are in harmony with environmental and
social safeguards documents; v Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports in a
manner understandable by non-technical people for effective dissemination
purpose and submit them to the Environmental Safeguards Specialist, Social
safeguards Specialist and School Construction Program Manager for
consolidation; v Produce relevant summary documents in local languages for
dissemination in construction sites at local levels; v
Participate in the conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
(ESIA), prepare Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMPs) and
Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and implement them within the assigned
Districts; v In collaboration with the environmental safeguards specialist and
social safeguards specialist, implement the design of communication strategy
(Stakeholders Engagement Plan) and action plan to strategically communicate
with project beneficiaries and organize a community profiling process to
generate sufficient and accurate information; v Work
with Grievance Redress Committees levels to adequately address grievances of
project beneficiaries and make proper grievance database to inform reports; v Work
closely with officials of Districts and Sectors in all processes of
environmental and social safeguards for sub-projects; v Ensure
that contractors follow the Codes of Conduct signed by the sub-contractors and
Employees during construction activities; v Follow
up the Prevention and Response Action Plan (PRAP) included in the project
labour Management Procedures regarding Labor Influx, Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) and be part
of community-based training/raising awareness sessions on their prevention. NB
2 years of relevant experience in environmental and social safeguards related
field; Possession of driving license (Category A) will be an added advantage;
Have relevant environmental and social safeguards implementation experience,
preferably in construction projects
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Environmental Management
2 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science
2 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical
skills
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Client/citizen focus
Tender Notice Publication
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence in using analytical software applications and tools
like Microsoft Excel, SPPS, Word and PowerPoint
- • Excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, excellent
problem-solving skills, Inclusiveness, Accountability
- Commitment to creativity, innovation, and continuous
professional development.
Psychometric Languages
- English
Psychometric Domains
- Critical thinking
Competence / Skills
- Problem solving
Competence / Skills
- Decision making
Competence / Skills
- Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
- Knowledge/Awareness
Behavior and attitude
- Attention and concentration
Behavior and attitude
- Coordination
Behavior and attitude
- Clear and Effective Communication
Communication skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Communication skills
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