Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist
Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist
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Обязанности:
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- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- Deadline for application submission: 21 November 2025