Remote SECAP Compliance & Environmental Risk Consultant

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC); Fjord; On-site; NOK 556,070 - 834,105; Full time

Job summary

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) seeks a consultant for a short-term consultancy focused on assessing environmental and social compliance with IFAD's SECAP framework. Candidates must have an advanced degree in environmental science and at least 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in fragile contexts like South Sudan. The consultant's responsibilities include reviewing environmental and social policies and preparing a gap analysis against SECAP standards. The role offers flexibility for remote work or in Juba, South Sudan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental and/or social safeguards management.
• Experience with IFAD-funded or similar projects is required.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Review project’s Environmental and Social Management Framework.
• Assess IFDC’s environmental and social policies against SECAP standards.
• Prepare a gap analysis mapping current practices against SECAP requirements.

Skills

Environmental and social safeguards management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Knowledge of IFAD’s SECAP framework

Capacity building

Experience in South Sudan/East Africa

Education

Advanced degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) seeks a consultant for a short-term consultancy focused on assessing environmental and social compliance with IFAD's SECAP framework. Candidates must have an advanced degree in environmental science and at least 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in fragile contexts like South Sudan. The consultant's responsibilities include reviewing environmental and social policies and preparing a gap analysis against SECAP standards. The role offers flexibility for remote work or in Juba, South Sudan.