Environment & Social Safeguards Officer

About TVETA/ASDPII/WorldBank

Job Summary

2. Summary of the position

The Environment & Social Safeguards (ESS) Officer shall be responsible for: (a) mainstreaming Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), (b) preparation of site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) (c)monitoring to ensure that all required environmental and social mitigation measures, set out in Environment and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for each sub-project, are being implemented satisfactorily; (d) identify training needs at different levels of ASDP, and of TVET schools/hostels (on continuous basis), training of ASDP staff, and training/awareness raising of TVET schools, and advising on how to fulfil ESMF requirements, ESMP, implementation of the mitigation measures and safety requirements; e) coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives with relevant government agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

The ESS Officer is responsible for the following tasks, but are not limited to:


To take action to mainstream ESMF into project operations

To identify the potential environment and social safeguards issues in accordance with the relevant national regulation/EIA regulation and WB safeguard policies and procedures.

Training of ASDP staff on overall ESSAF, and training and awareness raising of TVET schools in relation to their immediate requirements in order to ensure compliance with ESSAF/P

Coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives with relevant government and non- government agencies

Coordination of all social and environmental activities through-out the project cycle from conceptualization to operation and maintenance.

Monitor ESMF implementation across all stages of sub-project implementation.

Following up to expedite environmental clearances and in case of new construction to ensure the required land is free of any squatters, encroachers other claims and encumbrances.

Develop safeguards reporting formats and maintaining environmental and social records including land acquisition documentation on established formats. Be responsible to ASDP in reporting on ESMF implementation status to various stakeholders.

Develop procedures and guidelines on Environmental and Safeguard for NIMA hostels in accordance with safety and hygiene principles in order to reduce the vulnerabilities of the boarders to some viral and contagious diseases;

Help contractors to understand and implement the concept of Occupational Health and Safety issues at their working environment

Create an Occupational Health and Safety system for the contractors using the World Bank IFC’ EHS Guidelines available on website.

Guide NIMA students and others on how to keep environment neat and clean;

Assess the potential adverse E&S impacts commonly associated with the NIMA and guidelines for how to avoid, minimize or mitigate them;

Establish a clear procedures and methodologies for the E&S planning, review, approval and implementation of ASDP funded institute;

Develop an initial Environmental and Social screening system to be used for all ASDP funded institute;

Together with Gender Officer advise and coordinate with the NIMA teams to carry out relevant social and environmental surveys for all ASDP funded institutes;

Help the project to mainstream the ESMF in the project life cycle, e.g., monthly/quarterly meetings whichever is the case, M&E, reporting system of the project, supervision mission by the project leadership;

Carry out other tasks at the request of the NIMA Coordinator and Project Manager;

Assist the contractor(s) and TVET schools on managing any disputes and claims that may arise during project implementation.

Organize/conduct consultations meetings with all stakeholders (TVET schools, communities, contractors).

Integration of environmental, social and safety measures into contract document

Conducting periodic site inspection

Assisting Project Manager (ASDP) in reporting to the World Bank and NEPA on status of ESMP implementation

Maintaining necessary environmental and social records and assisting Project Manager for reporting ESMP implementation status to various stakeholders

Preparing environmental and social budget and maintaining records of expenditure

Job Requirements

a. Essential criteria:


BSc in social, environmental science, civil engineering or related field;

At least four years of relevant national experience;

Working knowledge of English and good command of national languages (Dari/Pashtu) required.

Computer Knowledge of MS. Office;

1. Teamwork: Proven leading and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-agency environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 2. Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising the quality, team spirit and constructive working relationships with all colleagues. 3. Ability to actively seek and improve services, offer new and different options/initiatives to solve problems/meet client needs, promote and persuade others to consider new ideas. 4. Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate and train Govt. staff; and commitment to perform any other related tasks as may be assigned by a supervisors and other authorities; 5. Time flexibility, the individual consultant may required to work overtime or weekends due to needs of the institute/project and instruction from high authority;

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan candidates are requested to send their applications and CVs via e-mail:
To:
Mr. Asakzai
HR Department/ASDP Project
Address: Deputy Ministry of Technical Vocational Education and Training, Dehbori, behind of Music School, Ministry of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email: faridahmadaskzai05@gmail.com

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