Job Title: Environmental Safeguards Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Recruiter: Federal Ministry of Water Resources
The Federal Government of Nigeria have been given a Project Preparation Advance from the International Development Association (IDA) and French Development Agency towards the cost of the preparation of the proposed project which is to achieve improved performance of irrigation and water resources Infrastructure and institutions for enhanced agricultural productivity in selected irrigation schemes.
Duties:
• The Environmental Safeguards Officer is to support and advice the PCU and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure that all activities under NIWRMP are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank safeguard policies and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) regulations and procedures.
• The Environmental Safeguards Officer will operate from the PCU office in Abuja and report to the Project Coordinator.
• The assignment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal annually subject to work requirements and satisfactory performance of the life of the NIWRMP.
Minimum Requirements:
• Post graduate degree in Environmental Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Management/ Science Natural Resources Management or other relevant fields.
• At least 6 years of work experience in the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) /Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) / Environmental Audits (EAs) reports for donor funded agencies. In addition proven experience and accomplishment in the following specific areas is recommended:
• Experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental and social safeguards compliance documents related to the infrastructure and Agriculture sectors.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to environment, & social issues in infrastructure sector such as Irrigation. Agriculture, Water Resources, Urban Water, Energy etc.
• Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars
• Knowledge of the Federal Ministry of Environment regulations and procedures; and World Bank Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
How To Apply:
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail or online) on or before 21st March 2013. The services in which the Consultant is expressing interest should be clearly written in the top right corner of envelope in this manner; eg: "Environmental Safeguards Officer".
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Attn: Engr. R. A. Oyewole (Deputy Director, IPM),
Irrigation and Drainage Department,
Room 336. Block A, Federal Secretariat,
Area 1, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria.
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