Environmental Compliance Officer

ABOUT ARK:

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity, and hope for the future.

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

Learn more about our impact here: https://www.ark.international/impact

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

ARK is implementing a USAID funded governance, peace and stability program in Yemen, which operates in accordance with US Government environmental regulations and guidance, including Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), and Environment Management and Mitigation Plan (EMMP)

The position is a new role within ARK and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID environmental regulations and advising the project teams on the implementation of climate mitigation and resilience measures within all project activities. The role will also support ARK wider environmental compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with achieving the organisations climate reduction goals across all operational activities.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a self-starter, excited about the opportunity to shape this important new role and will have the confidence and integrity to work independently. You are collaborative and like supporting teams, and are a doer who enjoys getting stuck in to support your colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental Compliance Officer oversees project environmental compliance, including environmental threshold decisions and climate risk determinations during activity development; monitors activities from development to clearance, implementation and closeout to ensure mitigations have been incorporated. Tasks include:

• Advise the CoP and other project staff on the programmatic implications of the Environmental Determinations in the IEE. Conduct assessments and advise teams on the environmental implications of planned activities and propose appropriate mitigations.
• Produce project Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan in coordination with the CoP and Project Coordinators.
• Conduct regular monitoring of project activities to ensure full compliance with USAID environmental compliance regulations per ADS 201 and 22 CFR 216.
• Lead on the development, updating and review of all environmental compliance deliverables for the project.
• Work closely with team members, partners, and subrecipients to build their capacity on environmental compliance, environmental safeguarding and climate adaptation.
• Work in close collaboration with the MEAL team to track indicators as part of the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan.
• Lead on ARK’s Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation reporting to USAID on behalf of the CoP.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and contractors including USAID AOR, BEO, REA and MEO.
• Participate in relevant technical working groups or meetings, as required***.***
• Support the development and iteration of ARK’s climate change and environmental risk strategies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of USAID environmental compliance policies including the development of EMMPs and EMMRs.
• Demonstrated experience working in some or all of the following: environmental safeguarding, climate screening, conservation, biodiversity management, capacity building.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.
• Undergraduate degree in natural resources management, environmental protection, biology or similar related field required; advanced degree preferred. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for academic accreditation.

Desirable

• Recent professional experience working in a similar role on a USAID program in Yemen or another Arabic speaking country.
• Arabic Language skills (written and verbal).
• Working knowledge of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard including experience developing GHG Inventories.

MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

Our People

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.

An ARK Person Is:

Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise our limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together, and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is thus committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related-personnel are expected to share this commitment, and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.