Environmental Safeguards Specialist at Ministry of
Education (MINEDUC): (Deadline Aug 18, 2026)
Job responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include: • Supervision of and
reporting on the implementation progress of the Project Environmental and Social
Commitment Plan (ESCP) and related instruments such as the Project
Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF); Stakeholder Engagement
Plan (SEP); and Labour Management Procedures (LMP); • Reviewing proposed
project activities and ensuring that environmental risks and impacts are taken
into consideration and well documented; quality enhancement of site specific
environmental management plans; and provision of technical oversight and
supervision of consultants preparing site specific environmental management
plans; • Provide policy and operational guidance to the MINEDUC SPIU on
environmental issues as a means of enhancing the environmental safeguards
performance of Ministry led projects; • Work with the project staff to ensure
reporting, monitoring and evaluation fully address the safeguard issues of the
project; providing a well- documented, evidence – based compliance reports to
be incorporated into the project annual reports; • Support and advise the
stakeholders to address a variety of environmental safeguards issues at all the
stages of the planning and implementation of projects; • Identify and assess
training needs of project staff and implementation partners; and develop and
deliver the appropriate and required training sessions with relevance to the
implementation of environmental safeguards under the project; • Initiate and
review Terms of Reference for environmental assessments required to inform
projects preparation; • Collaborate with Social Safeguards Specialist to
consolidate safeguards reports from Districts and other stakeholders, prepare
and submit monthly, quarterly and annual environmental and social safeguards
reports to MINEDUC and projects’ funders; • Develop and contribute to the
development of knowledge products on environmental sustainability and
environmental safeguards performance of Ministry projects; and • Perform any
other relevant safeguards – related duties.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
7 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management
7 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Environmental Management
5 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Environmental Science
5 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management
7 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management
5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional
ethics;
Highly organized with ability to multitask and oversee the
implementation of all communications activities across the organization;
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Strong communication skills
Psychometric Languages
English
Psychometric Domains
Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
Assertiveness
Communication skills
Clear and Effective Communication
Communication skills
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