Environmental Specialist

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.

Department

Urban Infrastructure & Tourism

Skills Required

Environmental Audit, Solid Waste, environmental impact assessment, DPR, Detailed Project Report

Role

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.

Education/Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering with master’s in environmental or Urban Planning, Policy, Management, Infrastructure Development or Environmental Engineering

Desirable Skills

Solid Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, environmental impact assessment, Environmental Management System

Designation

Environmental Specialist

tags

Environmental Audit, Solid Waste, DPR, Detailed Project Report