Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist

Обязанности:

• Environmental Safeguards
  • Review project plans and activities to ensure compliance with IsDB’s environmental safeguard policies and relevant national regulations.
  • Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and prepare Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for project components.
  • Monitor the implementation of environmental mitigation measures during construction and operational phases.
• Social Safeguards
  • Conduct Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and prepare Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), where applicable.
  • Ensure stakeholder engagement and public consultations are carried out effectively, focusing on transparency and inclusivity.
  • Monitor social impacts of project activities and recommend mitigation measures where needed.
• SEAH Safeguards
  • Develop and implement a SEAH Prevention and Response Plan, including training and awareness campaigns for all project stakeholders.
  • Establish a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) with provisions for addressing SEAH-related complaints confidentially.
  • Monitor project activities to identify and mitigate SEAH risks, ensuring compliance with IsDB’s SEAH policy guidelines.
• Capacity Building
  • Provide training and capacity-building sessions for PMU staff, contractors, and other stakeholders on environmental, social, and SEAH safeguards.
  • Develop tools and guidelines to integrate safeguards into project activities effectively.
• Monitoring and Reporting
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor compliance with safeguard measures.
  • Prepare periodic environmental and social safeguard monitoring reports, including updates on SEAH mitigation measures, for submission to the PMU and IsDB.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of safeguard compliance activities.

• Deliverables:

• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
• Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), if required.
• SEAH Prevention and Response Plan and training materials.
• Quarterly and annual monitoring reports on safeguard compliance.
• Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) operationalized and documented.

Требования:

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental and social safeguard management, including work on IFI-funded projects.
• In-depth knowledge of IsDB’s environmental and social safeguard policies, including SEAH guidelines.
• Proven experience conducting ESIA, EMP, SIA, and RAP.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, training, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Uzbek and English is required; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Условия:

• Deadline for application submission: 10 June 2025