Environmental Impact Officer
Environmental Impact Officer-Gaza Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED) Program
Location: Gaza
Reports to: ILEED Procurement, Grants and Compliance Manager
Overview
Global Communities is seeking an Environmental Impact Officer for the USAID Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED).. This five-year, up to $60 million program will focus on promoting resilient livelihoods in Gaza and give households the tools they need to cope with recurrent crises. ILEED will engage both the demand and supply actors within the conflict affected market system. Programs and activities will support the production of and access to basic products and services that community entrepreneurs are already engaged in producing and providing, as well as encourage community entrepreneurs to fill critical service gaps with localized solutions. ILEED will also work to increasing access to resources and basic commodities to support community development and resilience.
The Environmental Impact Officer, Environmental Impact Officer, will lead and be accountable for full compliance to USAID environmental regulations and associated deliverables under the ILEED program. The Environmental Impact Officer will spearhead the integration of environmental considerations into project activities, ensuring adherence to local regulations and USAID guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, devising mitigation strategies, and monitoring implementation to minimize environmental and social impacts. The Officer will be responsible for screening, addressing environmental, social, climate risks to safeguard people and sustainability The Officer fosters sustainable practices among project implementers and beneficiaries through capacity-building efforts and stakeholder engagement. On site monitoring of activities and tracking of associated indicators in close coordination with the GC Program team, implementing partner staff and the project beneficiaries and the program’s monitoring, evaluation and learning team.
Specific Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to, the following:
The role of the Environmental Impact Officer is pivotal in ensuring the adherence to environmental, social, and climate considerations within the ILEED approved Annual Plan of implementation and Activity Proposal The Officer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Screening Checklist Implementation: Methodically apply the screening checklist to address environmental, social, and climate risks. This involves predicting potential impacts, developing mitigation measures, and ensuring the safety of people and resources.
- Mitigation Measures Identification: Identify mitigation measures based on screening outcomes, discuss them with implementers, and document them in an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) for submission to USAID.
- Capacity Assessment and Technical Assistance: Assess the capacity of Civil Society Organization (CSO) partners and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to enact mitigation measures. Provide technical assistance as needed to ensure full compliance with EMMP
- Beneficiary/Partner Engagement: Engage with targeted groups and partners to discuss mitigating climate impacts as a sound business practice.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project implementation progress through regular Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Reports (EMMR). Prepare and submit progress reports to USAID, including compliance reports, using an agreed-upon format for the Record of Compliance (ROC).
- Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions on compliance for CBOs and CSOs partners and assist in monitoring and reporting
- Integration of Requirements: Integrate social-environmental and climate change requirements into grant activities to maximize benefits and sustainability. This includes identifying risks, assessing activity categories, and determining necessary assessments and management
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA): Determine if proposed activities require a total Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) before implementation.
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Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in civil and/or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental planning and Management, Natural Resources Management
- At least three years of relevant experience in environmental assessments and mitigation measure preparation.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Palestine Authority environmental regulations and USAID environmental compliance experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in some or all of the following: environmental safeguarding, climate risk management, conservation, biodiversity management, capacity building, environmental impact assessment and auditing
- Knowledge of and experience working with complex MEL systems and indicator tracking
- Proficiency in using Environmental Impact Assessment tools.
- Experience working on technical sectors covered under the ILEED program, community development and resilience and lifesaving emergency response
- Experience working with USAID as a donor preferred
- Excellent knowledge of the local context in the Gaza Strip.
- Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic
- Good self-management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft and edit reports
To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this position by email to vacancies@chf-pal.org indicating the position title and location.
We are currently reviewing all applications on a rolling basis and until a final candidate is selected. For consideration, please apply by June 30, 2024. However, we encourage candidates to apply immediately if interested.
Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.