Job Summary

The Woreda Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist for phase I will be responsible for the provision of technical support to BRWDLP Phase I at woreda levels. The Environmental & and ensuring: Social Safeguard Specialist at the Woreda level will be fully engaged in advising on, facilitating and ensuring

• Compliance of phase I to the required national and AfDB environmental policies through sound management of project Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts,

• Effective implementation of the Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment/ Environmental and Social Management Plan, Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

• Implementation of site-specific environmental and social management plans, which are deemed necessary, during the implementation of the project

• Monitoring and following up on the implementation of project environmental and social safeguards instruments and reporting of the monitoring and supervision findings on time and

• Creation of adequate awareness and capacity building at woreda and project site levels for management of the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with the project. The Woreda Environmental and Social Safeguard specialist will work in close collaboration with BRWDLP Phase I staff at the Regional and Woreda levels in a partnership-oriented approach, harmony, and team spirit. The Woreda Environmental and Social Safeguard specialist is expected to support the contractor Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialists on technical matters related to ESMP implementation, Grievance & implementation, public consultation, and engagement.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in in Gender studies, Sociology, Social works, Political Science, and International Relations, Social Psychology or with related field of study

Experience:

• 8/6 of relevant work experience respectively at least 5 years specific work experience on Development Partners (DPS) supported WASH projects.

• Experience on gender mainstreaming and women empowerment and on public engagements.

• Experience of managing multiple and complex projects and ability to prioritize.

• Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to remain calm under pressure

• Experience in effective stakeholder engagement, grievance redress mechanism

Quantity Required: 1

Salary: Negotiable

Project: Borena Resilient Water Development for Improved Livelihoods Program Phase II

Duration of the assignment: The assignment will be for one year with possibility of extension based on performance evaluation. Under- or non-performance will result in immediate termination of the contract.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Gender Action Plan (GAP) for the project implementation;

• Ensure active participation of women on project planning and implementation

• Organize awareness creation workshops and training on Gender empowerment and Gender mainstreaming

• Ensure that project activities and targets well considered disabilities and vulnerable social groups so as to enable equitable benefit among member of the targeted community and social groups from the project

• Ensure adequate involvement of women on WASH Schemes management, and being assigned on leading roles

• Review project document and activity plan to ensure that gender issues are well considered and the WASH plan is inclusive.

• Carry out site supervision during implementation and at operation stages and provide feedback to the Regional Project Coordinator on Gender and inclusive WASH activities' performance.

• Submits reports of the field visits, workshops and meeting results (minutes) within agreed time frame.

• Prepare necessary monthly, quarter, biannual and annual reports, and

• Perform related works as required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Fluency in both spoken and written Afan Oromo, Amharic and English

• Good command of English and good communication skills.

• Excellent written communication skills with clear and concise reporting styles.

• The candidate should have knowledge of Government of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank and the World Bank financed project guidelines and procedures in Environmental safeguards, Environmental assessment and analysis, as well as World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit their updated CVs and credentials with a letter of application to Oromia Water & Energy Bureau, Bole road around Oromia Regional Government President Office Compound, Human Resource Administration & Development Directorate, 3rd Floor

Note: Further information can be obtained during the office hours from 8:30AM to 12:30PM in the morning and from 1:30PM to 5:30PM afternoon from Monday to Friday.

For more information, contact us at +251115516938 / +251115153829

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position

Fax:+251-0115 517756

Finfinne/Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in in Gender studies, Sociology, Social works, Political Science, and International Relations, Social Psychology or with related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Interested applicants may submit their updated CVs and credentials with a letter of application to Oromia Water & Energy Bureau, Bole road around Oromia Regional Government President Office, Human Resource Administration & Development Directorate, 3rd Floor Further information can be obtained during the office hours from 8:30AM to 12:30PM in the morning and from 1:30PM to 5:30PM afternoon