International Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a home-based International Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert to strengthen the environmental and social safeguards framework of the GEF/LDCF-financed Comoros Ecosystem-based Adaptation project, paying Not specified.
- Role
- International Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home Based
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert will provide specialized technical support to strengthen the environmental and social safeguards framework of the GEF/LDCF-financed Comoros Ecosystem-based Adaptation project.
What you'll do
- Review project documentation and establish the safeguards methodology
- Undertake field verification of priority project sites
- Update and strengthen the project Environmental and Social Safeguards Risk Identification Form (SRIF)
- Operationalize the approved ESMF and support the preparation and review of site-specific safeguard instruments
- Review and complete safeguard-related Terms of Reference for priority technical studies and ESIAs
- Provide technical capacity building to the project GESS specialist
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environment, earth sciences, coastal engineering, natural resource management
- 7+ years of experience in environmental and social safeguards
- Experience with UNEP/GEF or comparable international environmental and social safeguard standards
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing ESIAs, ESMPs and related technical Terms of Reference
- Experience providing technical advice, capacity building and/or knowledge transfer on environmental and social safeguards
- Fluency in French
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
Home Based
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced degree in environment, earth sciences, coastal engineering, natural resource management, 7+ years of experience in environmental and social safeguards, experience with UNEP/GEF or comparable international environmental and social safeguard standards, experience preparing and/or reviewing ESIAs, ESMPs and related technical Terms of Reference, fluency in French
How do I apply?
Apply by visiting the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286112&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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