Social Environment Assessment Officer

Project Description:   

CNFA is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Social Environment Assessment Officer position for the USAID Effective Management of Irrigation Water Activity. The purpose of this activity will be to work with farmers in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) to improve climate-resilient conservation and management of freshwater resources and associated ecosystems by increasing the availability, quality, and environmental resilience of drinking water supply sources. The duration of this Activity will be four years.   

Position Summary:   

The Social Environment Assessment Officer will be responsible for identifying career development opportunities for women, youth, and disabled personnel. S/he will design a staff capacity development plan around gender, youth, and disability empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Environmental Compliance:
  • Develop Environmental Check List ECL and socio-environmental impact matrix to identify positive and negative impacts of project interventions. The matrix will be the referenced to the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) 
  • Oversee the implementation of the Environmental Check List (ECL) for farmers, water use associations, cooperatives, and wastewater treatment units benefiting from the EMIW project. 
  • Analyze and approve ECL submissions, ensuring compliance with established environmental standards. 
  • Monitor and follow up to ensure recommended environmental practices are applied by farmers. 
  • Process farmers' applications from implementing partners, providing approval based on the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and Water Quality Assurance Plan (WQAP).
• Climate Change Integration: 
• • Integrate climate change considerations into project planning and design. 
  • Analyze climate change risks associated with project activities, such as droughts, fires, landslides, and assess their potential impact on project sustainability. 
  • Reference the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and Water Quality Assurance Plan (WQAP) to guide climate risk analysis. 
  • Implement measures to mitigate or adapt to identified climate risks and stressors. 
• Water Quality Assurance: 
  • Ensure adherence to the Water Quality Assurance Plan (WQAP) in accordance with USAID regulations. 
  • Approve activities related to water quality, identifying associated risks and implementing mitigation plans. 
  • Implement a monitoring plan, including engagement and field visits, to verify compliance with water quality standards. 
• Coordination and Reporting: 
  • Report to supervisor on environmental and social compliance matters. 
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to identify, assess, and address environmental, social, and climate risks. 
  • Conduct analyses to identify trends, lessons learned, and best practices related to environmental and social aspects of the project. 
  • Conduct rapid social and environmental assessments for specific EMIW interventions as directed by the supervisor. 
• Social Risk Management: 
  • Identify and assess social risks associated with project interventions. 
  • Develop and implement mitigation plans to address social risks. 
  • Establish monitoring plans to track the social impact of project activities. 
• Documentation and Record Keeping: 
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of environmental and social compliance activities. 
  • Prepare regular reports on environmental and social performance for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Capacity Building: 
  • Provide training and support to farmers and implementing partners on environmental and social compliance requirements. 
• Ad Hoc Tasks: 
  • Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.