Job Details

• Update the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) for Component 1 of the DRIVE project being implemented by ZEP-RE in collaboration with the World Bank Team.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the ESMS, ESCP and ESAP
• Spearhead the management of environmental and social risks in the implementation of the Project.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements including the World Bank and present ZEP-RE’s environmental and social implementation and monitoring reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental and social implementation and monitoring reports.
• Set up, implement and report on monthly basis the Grievance Redress Mechanism in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia according to the KPIs agreed with relevant stakeholders.
• Day-to-day collaboration with implementation team to ensure compliance of E&S, including the support for the data collection activities of the research and impact evaluation team.
• Manage the engagement of critical stakeholders of the Project, including the WB, various government ministries and agencies, other development partners and financial services providers.
• Training the DRIVE implementation staff on E&S protocols and how to integrate this in the project implementation and stakeholders’ engagement, aligned to the ESCP and ESAP.
• Supporting the learning and knowledge management of the Project Carrying out other duties as will be assigned from time to time

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• The Consultant shall possess the following minimum qualifications and experience qualification:
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in environmental or social sciences or relevant development studies or training in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Process
• A minimum of 5 years hands on Experience in environmental and social impact assessments of public or private investments projects
• Experience in reviewing and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMFs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for public or private investments projects
• Experience with World Bank safeguard policies, including environmental and social impact assessments carried out in compliance with those policies.
•  Served as an Expert in at least 4 relevant Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) assignments for the investment projects. Considerations will be given to individuals that have knowledge on design of PPP projects and have proven track record on the preparation of World Bank’s E&S documents
• Registered with NEMA as an Environmental Specialist.
• High integrity, passionate and loves challenges that a growing organization presents and is innovative in tackling these challenges
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to coach less-tenured team members to rapidly grow their skills in E&S management strategy to create a uniform narrative in the team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines