Vacancies: Social Safeguards Officer, Environmental Safeguards Officer
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a Project Preparation Advance from the International Development Association (IDA) and French Development Agency towards the cost of the preparation of the proposed Nigeria- Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project (NIWRMP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these funds to payments under the individual contracts for the following two (2) individual consultants. The proposed project seeks to achieve improved performance of irrigation and water resources Infrastructure and institutions for enhanced agricultural productivity in selected irrigation schemes.
Position: Social Safeguards Officer
Main Task:
The Social Safeguards Officer is to be fully responsible for all activities related to social safeguards compliance at the PCU of the NIWRMP. He/she will liaise and seek guidance with the social experts of the IPPT team to ensure that all activities under the NIWRMP are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank safeguard policies and other relevant social regulations and procedures.
The Social Safeguards Officer will operate from the NIWRMP PCU office in Abuja. The assignment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal annually subject to work requirements and satisfactory performance of the life of the NIWRMP.
Minimum Requirements:
- Post graduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in Social Policy, Sociology, Anthropology. Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in project and analytical work, with ability to lead strategic operations and deliver high quality products. In addition proven experience and accomplishment in the following specific areas is recommended:
- Expertise in one of key Social Development themes, including civil society, citizens’ empowerment, social accountability and governance, social capital, social exclusion – both in terms of carrying out analytical work and identifying operational applications in these areas.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to SD issues in infrastructure sector such as Water Resources (Irrigation, Hydrology, Dams, s), Rural, Water. Energy etc.
- Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing social safeguards training workshops/seminars.
- Knowledge of the FGN programs/procedures and World Bank Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
Position: Environmental Safeguards Officer
Main Task:
The Environmental Safeguards Officer is to support and advice the PCU and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure that all activities under NIWRMP are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank safeguard policies and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) regulations and procedures.
- The Environmental Safeguards Officer will operate from the PCU office in Abuja and report to the Project Coordinator.
- The assignment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal annually subject to work requirements and satisfactory performance of the life of the NIWRMP.
Minimum Requirements:
- Post graduate degree in Environmental Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Management/ Science Natural Resources Management or other relevant fields.
- At least 6 years of work experience in the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) /Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) / Environmental Audits (EAs) reports for donor funded agencies. In addition proven experience and accomplishment in the following specific areas is recommended:
- Experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental and social safeguards compliance documents related to the infrastructure and Agriculture sectors.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to environment, & social issues in infrastructure sector such as Irrigation. Agriculture, Water Resources, Urban Water, Energy etc.
- Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars
- Knowledge of the Federal Ministry of Environment regulations and procedures; and World Bank Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before 21st March 2013. The services in which the Consultant is expressing interest should be clearly written in the top right corner of envelope in this manner; “Social Safeguards Officer”
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Attn: Engr. R. A. Oyewole (Deputy Director, IPM),
Irrigation and Drainage Department
Room 336. Block A, Federal Secretariat,
Area 1, Garki,
Abuja.
Telephone No: 08033208490
Email: oyewolera@yahoo.com
