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Environmental and Social Safeguard Officer

JD No. WS-JD-2023-01

The Role

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer will provide technical support on the Environmental and Social Safeguards for the project activities implemented under the Addu Development Project. The Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist will be based in Addu City. 

Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, environmental sciences or relevant field

  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in working with private or government sector to identify environmental/social risks and issues

  • Experience in conducting environmental assessments in the Maldives will be an added advantage

  •  Fluency in English and Dhivehi (spoken and written) 

  • Ability to work independently 

  • Fluent in Dhivehi and English.

  • Work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the supervision of Team Leader 

  • Monitor safeguard compliance by Contractor to identify the potential environment and social safeguards issues in accordance with the relevant national regulation/EIA regulation

  • Visit project sites to monitor and supervise safeguard compliance works

  • Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements in EIA reports, EMP and permits from EPA 

  • Ensure the implementation of contractor’s safeguard requirement in Construction Environment Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan and other related documents

  • Provide monthly reports including photographs of contractors compliance with the environment and safeguard requirements

 Duration of the Assignment :

12 Months

 Remuneration

Starting at MVR 15,000

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