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.