The Senior Environmental Specialist will focus on environmental and social risk management, including health and safety and biodiversity, for World Bank-supported projects in Ethiopia. The role involves implementing environmental and social risk management policies and building national capacity.
A minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant professional experience in environmental management, with experience in the management of the environmental, social, health and safety risks of large infrastructure projects, extractive or industrial activities, and the application of WBG ESF and safeguard policies, including in the preparation of WBG environmental safeguard/risk management documents. Technical experience in the management of the environmental, social, health and safety risks of large infrastructure, e.g. roads and highways, dams, irrigation schemes and large water conveyance systems, would be highly beneficial. Demonstrated project management/operational skills, including occupational health and safety management and experience working with contractors with weak implementation capacity. Experience in capacity building for environmental, health and safety risk management would be beneficial. Experience working in developing countries, understanding the institutional and political context and exposure to the national environmental policy challenges. Experience working in FCV countries would be beneficial.
Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environmental/natural sciences or environmental/civil engineering.
