Environment Expert

Adecco India; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco India seeks an Environment Expert to support the implementation of environmental safeguards for road and large-scale infrastructure projects in Delhi. The role ensures adherence to environmental regulations and ADB safeguard requirements.

The candidate will update EARF, IEEs, and EMPs, supervise EMPs across sites, and produce semi-annual environmental safeguards reports. Experience with multilateral agencies is a plus and duration is 12 months.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in environmental management or safeguards.
• Experience in road sector or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Prior experience with multilateral funders (ADB, World Bank, JICA) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Assessment & Compliance: update EARF, IEEs, and EMPs; ensure compliance with regulations and ADB safeguards.
• Environmental Management & Monitoring: supervise EMP implementation, conduct inspections, prepare semi-annual reports.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaise with government agencies, contractors, consultants, and ADB; support mitigation measures and consultations.
• Project Support: assist IAS with financing requests; provide guidance on safeguard requirements during planning and execution.

Skills

Environmental management

Environmental safeguards

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Environment Expert
Location: Delhi
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable based on project requirement and performance)

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Environment Expert to support the implementation of environmental safeguards and compliance requirements for road and large-scale infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, project-specific environmental management measures, and Asian Development Bank (ADB) safeguard requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Assessment & Compliance

• Update the investment program's Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) as required.
• Update and revise the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for project activities.
• Prepare IEEs and EMPs for various project components in accordance with applicable environmental standards and guidelines.
• Ensure project compliance with national environmental regulations and ADB safeguard requirements.

Environmental Management & Monitoring

• Supervise and monitor the implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) across project sites.
• Conduct periodic environmental inspections and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare and submit semi-annual environmental safeguards compliance reports.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and maintain relevant documentation and records.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Support project teams in addressing environmental compliance issues and implementing mitigation measures.
• Facilitate consultations and information sharing related to environmental safeguards.

Project Support

• Assist the Implementation Assistance Specialist (IAS) in preparing periodic financing requests for project components.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental safeguard requirements during project planning and implementation stages.
• Support project management in achieving environmental sustainability objectives.

Experience Requirements

General Experience

• More than 7 years of professional experience in environmental management, environmental safeguards, or related areas.

Specific Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in road sector projects or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in preparing and implementing environmental safeguard documents such as IEEs, EMPs, and environmental monitoring reports.
• Prior experience working on projects funded by multilateral agencies (ADB, World Bank, JICA, etc.) will be an added advantage.