Website CREASION
Sr. Environment Safeguarding Officer
Project Duration: One year (January 2024 – January 2025)
Funding Agency: South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (Fund Manager) on the behalf of World Bank
About the organization
Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 2005. Since it was founded, CREASION has been a leader in environmental protection in Nepal through recycling, research, emergency response, grassroots and circular economy related interventions. CREASION also houses innovative, impact-based projects as well as a learning center for youth. CREASION’s work is majorly centered around four thematic areas; Environment and Sustainability, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Youth and Volunteerism.
About the Project
Project CAP (Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers) aims to divert plastic waste into product value chain from landfills and rivers by strengthening plastic waste collection mechanism and bolstering recycling efforts through the introduction of technological innovations. The project will develop a collaborative model to engage all the major stakeholders in establishing a strong plastic waste value chain. The project works in 6 municipalities along four major river basins of Nepal by aligning with the proven and effective PARLEY AIR theme. Project CAP is one of the funded projects of PLEASE Project (Plastic Free Rivers and Seas of South Asia) in Nepal which is being implemented by The South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Procurement Services (UNOPS), funded by the World Bank and Parley for the Oceans.
Purpose of the Role
Sr. Environment Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Team Lead to establish a collaborative model for plastic waste management to divert plastic waste from rivers and landfills to product value chain. Sr. Environment Safeguarding Officer will support timely implementation of the project activities and ensure that any potential environmental risks are mitigated at all project implementation levels.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Environment Safeguard and Management Plan (ESMP) Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting
- Support in the development and implementation of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environment Safeguard and Management Plan (ESMP) in the project activities.
- Prepare TORs of consultants to be engaged in IEE, ESMP and other related tasks.
- Provide necessary technical support in the implementation of project activities by conducting environmental risk assessment at different stages of the project to address environmental issues.
- Work closely with the project lead to review project activity plans, design, and budget to ensure that the environmental mitigation factors are integrated throughout different stages of project implementation.
- Ensure the integration of donor environment strategies and project priorities, and technical requirements in the project activities.
- Monitor and review the progress of environment safeguard measures for the project activities and provide timely briefing to the project team.
- Work with field staff in building their capacity and knowledge on ESMP and addressing other environment risks.
Research, monitoring, and knowledge management
- Work closely with the project lead to conduct baseline research in the project provinces and to identify relevant stakeholders.
- Work closely with Project Lead and other project staff to monitor project progress and achievements.
- Identify key issues, lessons learned, and best practices to document and publish. Identify challenges and opportunities for the development and implementation of ESMP plans and prepare a detailed implementation plan at all levels.
Coordinating and networking
- Maintain close coordination and contact with partnered provincial and municipal governments and coordinate for MoU signing with the concerned governments.
- Coordinate regularly with local government solid waste/sanitation/environment division,
Reporting
- Collect and compile learnings, good practices, and case studies from the field
- Participate in the monthly meeting of the project implementation team
- Compliance to policies, rules/regulations, and guidelines
- Adhere to CREASIONs organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
- Ensure that the organization and donor’s compliance are met.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environment science, environment engineering, natural resource management, sustainable development, social science, developmental studies and other related fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in the field of environment safeguarding
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Nepali)
- Strong strategic and analytical ability.
Skills and competencies:
- Ability to develop and maintain coordination and contact with partnered Provincial and Municipal governments.
- Ability to work in a result-oriented, multi-tasking, and multi-cultural environment with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, and self-motivation.
- Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc.)
- Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, track progress, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Ask for feedback, willingness to learn, and seek opportunities for personal development.
- Advance skill in using Computer and IT, and good experiences in using the digital platform.
Duration
The contract duration is One year estimated to start as early as possible.
We promote workforce diversity and highly encourage all interested applicants, especially young and young professionals including those who identify as women and indigenous community members/minority caste groups, to apply.
Submit an updated CV and Cover Letter to capproject@creasion.org before 30th December 2023.