| Job Description: | Undertake the implementation, monitoring and reporting of ESHS measures to ensure compliance with the ESHS requirements. Ensure implementation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the ESHS instruments including the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and the Rapid ESHS Assessment. Review, and ensure sure that relevant aspects of the ESCP and ESHS risk management instruments are duly incorporated into the procurement documents. Work with the project procurement staff to ensure that environmental and social aspects are incorporated as appropriate in contracts for goods and services and that suppliers and contractors are fully aware of their responsibilities in this regard. Ensure that the necessary environmental authorizations and permits are obtained where needed. Support with monitoring to ensure that the consultants and contractors comply with the environmental and social health and safety (ESHS) specifications of their respective contracts. Provide contributions to the regular, semi-annual and annual progress reports on projects’ implementation as Required by the donor (UNICEF). In collaboration with the head of monitoring and evaluation manager, and other team members, monitor and report on the implementation of the HER project. Lead the organization and implementation of training to project workers on Environmental and Social Standards, stakeholder engagement, GRM, sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (SEA/SH) and other topics of relevance for ESHS compliance. Perform other duties in line with the scope of the project leading to compliance with environmental and social aspects and related instruments. Provide trainings as needed take into consideration, the Project instruments and requirements (as applicable) of the ESHS Standards of the Environment, Social, Health and Safety of the organization. Proficiency is Microsoft/Open Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint will be necessary to fulfil duties. Ensure that all project staff, sign a Code of Conduct as part of their contracts, including provisions on sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and violence against children. Share Project information and support consultations to ensure that issues are addressed in a timely manner and that project beneficiaries are aware of project activities, in line with the stakeholder engagement process identified. |
| Job Requirements: | Applicants will be assessed against the following list of desirable qualifications according to the methodology outlined within the Evaluation Process section of this TOR. Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, Environmental Health and Safety, Social Sciences or other related discipline. At least four years General Experience working in a professional capacity within private or public sector or NGOs. Specific experience working within the health sector and/or with health information systems in BPH/EPHS Specific experience working as an Environmental Specialist/Social Specialist in ESHS risk management 4 years specific experience working with environmental and social issues of development projects. 4 years specific experience in stakeholder/citizen engagement, community outreach, consultations and GRM. 4 years’ experience in outreach and awareness/capacity building programs. Experience in conducting trainings and having communication skills is an asset. Computer knowledge and English language is advantageous 4 years of professional relevant experience inclusive of managing the gender-based violence and waste, familiar with Microsoft office package and report writing. Knowledge of Afghanistan Environmental and Social Legislations and frameworks |
