Education and certification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management/ Conservation Biology from a recognized University/Institution; or
- A first-level University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the related fields with an additional 2 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration instead of a Master’s degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience as an environment specialist in public civil works projects and/or development projects and/or emergency assistance and/or social development is required;
- Experience in oversight and monitoring of implementation of environmental and risk management plans at the project level;
- Skills in Project Management is required;
- Experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment;
- A project/program management certification would be an added advantage;
- Previous experience with the UN or World Bank-funded projects is desirable;
- Experience in supervisory work on-site of contractors or working on the implementation of infrastructural projects is an asset;
- Knowledge of environmental safeguards and best practices is an asset.
Language Requirement:
- Fluency in English required;
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.




