Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Background
Government of the Republic of Uganda has been allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the
“Bank”) towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. Private Sector Foundation Uganda will implement the Project jointly with Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD).

2. Job Purpose
The overall objective of the assignment is to ensure that various interventions implemented under GROW comply with environmental policies, laws and regulations governing both national/Country and IDA; determining, to what extent the Environment Policies of Government of Uganda and the World Bank are followed during implementation of such activities; and determining the level of compliance with regard to the provisions in the National Environment Act, 2019 and the Occupational, safety and Health Act, 2006 and other cross cutting issues.

3. Key Result Areas:
i ) Development and implementation of systems and processes for environmental and social due diligence under GROW and ensuring their adequacy and compliance at all levels;
ii ) Reviewing and strengthening existing data and data bases on environment at agency levels aimed at ensuring their adequacy for efficient and effective reporting on implementation of the safeguards
iii ) Developing and reviewing the environment safeguards screening, reporting and other tools and forms to be used by GROW. iv ) Ensuring the assessment of performance of agencies, enterprises and contractors on environmental safeguards compliance;
v ) Preparation of input to the quarterly and annual Reports;
vi ) Leading GROW environment dialogue and strengthening PSFU knowledge and capacity to implement environmental measures. This will include training the relevant PSFU units and other implementers on mainstreaming environmental aspects in the development projects.

4. Duties and Responsibilities:
i ) Support the development, maintenance and operation of the Environment compliance monitoring system including reporting progress of implementation of Environment management.
ii ) Provide technical guidance to Private Sector Foundation Uganda/GROW and its implementing agencies and other stakeholders on ensuring aspects of Environment compliance measures are implemented and adhered to.
iii ) Undertake stakeholder engagement and consultations on all sub-projects
iv ) Support the collection, analysis and utilization of environment information at National and enterprise level
v ) Coordinate and Support preparation of periodic project progress reports with adequate input on project performance on environment guidelines
vi ) Undertake periodic training and capacity building of key GROW implementers at National and enterprise levels on implementing environmental guidelines under the project, including orienting them on the application of the Environment management Framework (EMF)
vii ) Ensure adequate Environment records and documentation are kept (including photographs,) of works and sub projects and adequate documentation of stakeholders consultations and land affirmations
viii ) Assist in developing ToR for the environment impact assessments, environmental audits and management plans for specific GROW sub components. ix ) Advise Management on strategies for strengthening implementation of Environment measures
x ) Generate specific out puts (deliverables) as determined form time to time in the respective projected work plans for each quarter
xi ) Undertake environmental monitoring and supervision of project works, including development of monitoring checklists, compilation of progress reports to ensure compliance with the relevant environmental requirements.
xii ) Support mainstreaming of environmental requirements including compliance with OHS into the bidding documents and training.

5. Required Qualifications and Experience:
i. Applicants should possess MSc in Environment and Natural Resources Management from a recognized institution.
ii. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in managing environmental and natural resources.
iii. Broad understanding of National Environmental Laws, Policies, regulations and World Bank Environmental Framework.
iv. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting a comprehensive and balanced approach to environmental management is required including scoping screening, research, risk assessment, planning, project development and implementation, monitoring and reporting.

6. Deliverables:
(i) Implementable environmental instruments including EMF, analytical reports prepared and implemented
(ii) Environmental skills and knowledge analysis undertaken for GROW
implementing partners and training undertaken
(iii) Coordinated environment team initiated and sustained to discuss the measures across the GROW implementers and inform the necessary project reporting
(iv) Environment Monitoring data base developed and functional
(v) Progress reports describing all activities undertaken periodically, monthly and quarterly basis.
(vi) Annual Environment status Report showing overall performance of all components with regards to safeguards performance submitted to IDA
(vii) Final Environment safeguards Status Report Produced and shared with various MDAs and the World Bank/IDA

7. Reporting:
The ES will report to the National Deputy Project Coordinator - GROW at PSFU for overall supervision and day to day technical matters under the contract.

8. Duty Station:
The Environment Specialist will be deployed on a full-time basis and the duty station shall be the GROW PSFU Office in Kampala with frequent travel to Project sites as and when required.

9. Duration Of Services:
The Environmental Specialist will be appointed on a contractual basis for an initial period of 3 years, with a possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and need for continuity, with a probation period of 3 months.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The selection will be conducted in accordance with the procedures for selection of Individual Consultants set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers dated November 2020 (Procurement Regulations).

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certificates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services; to be received not later than 1700hrs on 1st May 2023. Applications should be hand delivered to PSFU indicating the Reference Number and Position applied for to the address below. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
Plot 43 Nakasero Road
P O Box 7683, Kampala


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