Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KSWMP seeks an Environmental Specialist to strengthen safeguards in urban waste projects in Kerala. You will prepare DPRs/SWM plans, lead ES framework instruments (ESMPF, RPF), and guide ULBs in environmental assessments.

The role requires a civil/environmental engineering background with about 5 years in urban infrastructure, plus exposure to World Bank or donor-funded projects and compliance with safeguards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering with master’s in environmental or urban planning required.
• About 5 years work experience in urban infrastructure projects.
• Experience as environmental expert in at least 2 solid waste management projects.
• Worked on World Bank or donor-financed projects with safeguards requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DPRs and SWM Plans; lead ES framework instruments (ESMPF, RPF/Livelihood Restoration Framework).
• Prepare Framework Documents: ESMPF.
• Prepare IEEs/ESIAs and ESMPs for sub-projects.
• Ensure ESMP measures are included in tender documents and contracts.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Environmental Safeguard Policies; assist Team Leader.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering

Master’s in environmental or Urban Planning, Policy, Management, Infrastructure Development or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ESMPF documentation

IEEs/ESIAs documents

RPF / Livelihood Restoration Framework

Job description

The objective of the proposed Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is to strengthen the institutional and service delivery systems for SWM in Kerala. KSWMP aims to adopt a sector-wide integrated value chain approach for enhancing the service delivery.

Job Description:

• Support in preparation of DPRs and SWM Plans. Lead preparation of ES Framework Instruments (ESMPF, RPF/Livelihood Restoration Framework). Support the ULBs in the preparation of the Environmental assessment report of the SWM plan that will be prepared as part of the sub-activity.
• Prepare Framework Documents: ESMPF
• Prepare Sub-Project Level Documents: Initial Environmental Examination (IEEs)/Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs); ESMPs.
• Ensure all ESMP measures are included in the tender documents and respective works contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Safeguard Policies by the Contractor during Implementation.
• Assist in any other task assigned by the Team Leader
• Support in preparation of DPRs and SWM Plans. Lead preparation of ES Framework Instruments (ESMPF, RPF/Livelihood Restoration Framework). Support the ULBs in the preparation of the Environmental assessment report of the SWM plan that will be prepared as part of the sub-activity.
• Prepare Framework Documents: ESMPF
• Prepare Sub-Project Level Documents: Initial Environmental Examination (IEEs)/Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs); ESMPs.
• Ensure all ESMP measures are included in the tender documents and respective works contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Safeguard Policies by the Contractor during Implementation.
• Assist in any other task assigned by the Team Leader.

Educational and Experience Details:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering with master’s in environmental or Urban Planning, Policy, Management, Infrastructure Development or Environmental Engineering required with about 5 years work experience in urban infrastructure projects
• Should have substantial experience as an environmental expert in at least 2 solid waste management projects
• Must have worked at least in one World Bank or donor financed project and is familiar with the environmental safeguards requirements of projects financed by the World Bank or by another international finance institution.