Social and Environmental Safeguard Expert At CTG (Committed To Good)

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Experience 5-10

CTG Overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of Position

Our client in Yemen seeks to hire a Social & Environmental Safeguard Expert to provide support to the implementation of the project activities described in this TOR.

Role Objectives

The overall objective of the consultancy assignment is to support the project team to oversee the development, implementation & monitoring of the site specific ESMPs & ensure the compliance of the project’s activities with the project’s Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) & the Environmental & Social Management Framework (ESMF) as well as the relevant associated safeguards management plans. Expected outputs include but are not limited to:

Regular updates & revisions to the ESMF.
ESMPs for the project activities & interventions.
Environmental & social compliance reports as requested by the Project Manager.

Project reporting

Regular updates & revisions to the ESMF: The ESMF is reviewed & updated on a regular basis. Regular revisions ensure that the ESMF remains relevant & responsive to changing circumstances.
ESMPs for the project activities & interventions: Each project activity & intervention have its corresponding ESMPs. These procedures outline the specific environmental & social measures that should be implemented during the respective activities. The ESMPs serve as a compliance document for contractors & responsible parties, ensuring that environmental & social considerations are integrated into project execution.
Environmental & social compliance reports: The Project Manager will require environmental & social compliance reports on a periodic basis. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of the project’s compliance with environmental & social regulations.

Key Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource / water / environmental management, socio economic development or a related field is required, a masters degree in the same field is desired.
Must be certified by the environment protection authority of Yemen.
At least five years of relevant work experience with master’s degree or seven years with bachelor’s degree, ideally involving international donors.
Excellent & proven working experience in the country, dealing with international, regional, local contractors & partners.
Must be fluent in both English & Arabic.
Previous experience in undertaking environmental & social impact assessments.
Previous experience in developing & / or implementing environmental & social safeguard strategies for organizations or projects.
Knowledge in social & environmental safeguards & policies of our client as well as World Bank’s regulations is a distinct asset.
Experience in conveying complex technical information to diverse stakeholders, including farmers, women & IDPs.

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