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CDAT – Environmental & Social Specialist [Kigali]
POSTED BY: Development Bank of Rwanda
REF:DBR 25
Date Published:Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Date of Expiration:Sunday, April 16, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Rwanda | KIGALI in Rwanda |
| INDUSTRY |
| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date Posted 17th October 2022
Deadline For Application: 31st October 2022
Job Title: CDAT – Environmental & Social Specialist [Kigali]
Current Grade: JG6
Division: Risk
Dual Reports: Administratively to CDAT Project Coordinator and Functionally to the Chief Risk Officer
Direct Reports: N/A
Indirect Reports: N/A
Contract Terms: 5years renewable fixed term
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. The purpose of the job is to coordinate, oversee and report on the implementation of environmental aspects in all CDAT financed subprojects for the compliance with the national and World Bank’s environmental and social standards.
2. The Environmental Safeguards Specialist to be hired will work with CDAT project team and clients on the E&S implementation, monitor the environmental performance of operations in the CDAT funded portfolio, advise the Project or propose recommendations and requirements for clients’ action and build the capacity of project participants (borrowers) as appropriate.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
1. Coordinate and work with PFIs, clients and local authorities in assessing E&S risks and impacts, designing appropriate measures for managing all environmental issues associated with CDAT
2. supported subprojects;
3. Provide environmental safeguards inputs in project documents in relation to Donor’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) such as Project Aide Memoires, safeguards meetings, progress reports, etc);
4. Work with other departments within BRD to ensure that appropriate resources and capacity are well deployed to cover the environmental aspects of all financed subprojects;
5. Design a simple but robust environmental safeguard monitoring system, including easily measurable indicators at BRD and lead on the monitoring of implementation of the relevant safeguards instruments during all phases of the subprojects or investments;
6. Supervise and provide technical support to all subprojects to ensure full compliance with implementation of adequate mitigation measures in all subproject sites;
7. Review and approve corrective action plans (CAR) for subprojects found to be non-compliant with the national environmental regulations, ESSs and E&S mitigation measures as reflected in the prepared and approved site specific ESIA and loan agreement;
8. Develop safeguards capacity building programs and administer safeguard trainings to PFIs, project beneficiaries and stakeholders to ensure that the customers understand and comply with national environmental regulations, BRD and World Bank’s E&S standards;
9. Prepare periodic reports (quarterly and annually) on the status of environmental and social compliance of investment projects funded under the CDAT project;
10. Work on any other assignment from either BRD’s Management or immediate supervisor regarding the environmental standards of the Bank;
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
1. All BRD departments
2. All Project stakeholders
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or social Sciences, Environmental engineering Natural
2. Resources Management, or any other related field is required. Environmental engineering A masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
3. The experience and skills shall include but not limited to the following:
1) A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in environmental management sector;
2) Familiarity with World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
3) Ability to work independently, to develop and present sound technical information skills;
4) Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams and multiple groups of people;
5) Excellent management of conflicts and ability to influence decision making at all levels;
6) Mastery of computer skills sufficient to monitor the implementation of E&S aspects and prepare reports and presentation of results.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.
The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.
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