Project Officer – Social & Environmental management (Only International)

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), and the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Coordinator and in close coordination with Senior Programme Coordinator(EconRecDevL), the Project Officer (Social & Environmental Management) is responsible for supporting the assessment, implementation, verification, monitoring and capacity building for social and environmental management of IOM TRD implemented programs, and in particular the KfW funded projects.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. In coordination with the Infrastructure Coordinator, Sr. Livelihood Program Officer, and Sr. Field Coordinator, implement Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for all required TRD programs.
2. Regular review of ESMF, provide necessary amendment based on field findings and program requirement and develop necessary supporting documents to ESMF.
3. Monitor the implementation of the ESMF ensuring proper implementation of the Environmental Health and Safety mitigation measures.
4. Liaise with the engineering and livelihood teams engaged in project implementation to ensure effective and timely implementation of environmental management measures.
5. Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety guidelines for infrastructure, and livelihood projects.
6. Prepare training materials and capacity building of filed staffs for environmental assessment, screening, mitigation and keep regular monitoring to the programs.
7. Support regional teams for EDF business environmental risk assessment, develop mitigation plans, implementation, and monitoring.
8. Participate in the development of industry specific environmental, health and safety guidelines for EDF businesses, training, and implementation with the field operation team.
9. Gather data and compile all records and reports for information use and presentation to the donor and to highlight the projects.
10. Conduct all necessary field surveys, site examinations and necessary evaluations for infrastructure, EDF and CFW programs.
11. Strengthen linkages within stakeholders involved for the implementation of the action plans and engage all stakeholders as necessary for the smooth execution of the proposed work plans.
12. Participate in environmental audits and follow up surveys to ensure the compliance of ESMF for various sub projects.
13. Review applicable Iraqi environmental, social, and occupational health and safety laws and apply them to all programs in accordance with ESMF.
14. Prepare monthly Environmental Monitoring Reports. The reports should identify any environmental and social issues or cases of in compliance and make recommendations for corrective action in a corrective action plan, including specific steps and timing for any remediation/corrective actions to re-establish compliance.
15. Undertake regular site visits to verify contractor and businesses compliance with the ESMF implementation throughout project implementation.
16. Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or any related field from an accredited academic university or institute with 4 years of related professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental management and environmental sustainability and supervision of environmental aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to express and report results in a concise and clear manner; and Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment, while demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required is required.

Behavioral Competencies

• Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).