Environmental and Social Safeguard Officer

CTG Global UAE - Committed To Good

CTG overview:

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here s a list of services we offer:

• Staffing solutions and HR management services
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Fleet management and logistics
• Facilities management
• Sustainability and Communications Advisory
• Election monitoring and observation
• IT professional services
• Medical assistance

Work life harmonization:

• Our client values its people & recognizes the importance of balancing professional & personal demands.

Background information (Amman):

• Our clients hub in Amman implements projects in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria & Yemen, in partnership with bilateral donors, national governments & other UN agencies. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large scale procurement, project development & technical management & provides financial, human resources & infrastructure related services. The functional objective of our clients hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient & effective manner & in line with the principles, rules & regulations of our client, in order to support the response to the current needs & national priorities in the region.
• Our client has been active in Iraq since 2004, delivering close to 50 projects worth over USD 260 million. They have a very strong relationship with the key counterparts at both central & regional government levels in Iraq. They operate from their operational hub in Amman & supports its country office in Baghdad.
• The selected candidate will be responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans & procedures of the UN Security Management System (SMS) & that of our client.
• Our client is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

The project s overall objective is to contribute to the revitalization of agriculture while building resilience to climate change in the southern governorates in Iraq. The project has the three following specific objectives:

• Under the overall guidance of the Amman Hub Director & direct supervision of the Project Manager, the selected candidate will:
• Conduct site specific field visits to collect environmental & social baseline data for each of the 9 sites.
• Conduct a gap analysis between Iraqi legislation, IFAD SECAP procedures & our clients ES safeguards.
• Develop site specific ESMPs, ensuring relevance to local environmental & social risks & opportunities.
• Identify potential environmental & social risks, including but not limited to UXO, PSEAH, labour issues, OSH & propose practical mitigation measures in line with our clients, national law & donor safeguard policies.
• Ensure that the technical assessment is conducted in line with IFAD SECAP & our clients SE safeguards.
• Establish & document a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) that is accessible to local communities & project workers.
• Follow up on grievances raised, track their resolution status & escalate unresolved cases to the Project Manager.
• Lead spot checks & compliance verification missions to assess implementation of ESMPs during project activities.
• Support the development of the SARP project ESMP as may be required including working closely with an international consultant to ensure baseline & other required data.
• Identify key gaps, challenges & opportunities environmental & social safeguard related issues that may arise during the project implementation, as part of the ESMP development process.
• Handle any additional ES safeguard related tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Note:

• The above summary of functions provides a general overview of the responsibilities & tasks associated with the Social & Environmental Safeguard Officer position.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the project's specific requirements & the organization's needs.

Impact of results:

• The effective & successful achievement of results by the Social & Environmental Safeguard Officer directly affects the overall efficiency of the individual team s provision of administrative services, impacting the office s capacity to efficiently & effectively service the operational needs of the office / program. Timely & accountable delivery of services, ensures client satisfaction & promotes the image & credibility of the team & office as an effective service provider in project services & management. This enhances our clients competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development & project services in the country / region served.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the general guidance & supervision of the Project Manager & the international consultant.

Education:

• University degree in environmental science, civil engineering, environmental / social engineering, social sciences or a related discipline.
• Additional training in environmental or social safeguard standards is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in environmental & / or social safeguard assessments, particularly in infrastructure or agricultural projects.
• Experience preparing ESMPs & conducting field based environmental / social evaluations.
• In depth understanding of international environmental & social stands, (e.g., UN, World Bank, IFAD etc.).
• Prior experience working with rural or vulnerable communities in Iraq is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in computers & Google Office Suite & other relevant software tools is desirable.