The Programme Officer, ESMS – SADC TFCA Financing Facilities will support the ESMS Officer with implementation of the provisions of the TFCA FF ESMS Manual.docx for the SADC TFCA Financing Facility through the entire project cycle – including screening proposed projects of potential environmental and social risks, developing mitigation measures and implementing and monitoring various mitigation plans by grant recipients.
Responsibilities:
Support periodic review of the SADC TFCA FF ESMS Manual and tools.
Support the design of Calls for Concept Notes, including development of application guidelines for each Call.
Compile relevant documentation required for review of Concept Notes and Project Proposals and support the process of Risk Screening of projects using Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Screening Questionnaires.
Assist the ESMS Officer with recruitment and supervision of Thematic Risk Area (TRA) consultants/experts in undertaking independent environmental and social due diligence, risk assessments and development of safeguards tools for each project funded by the SADC TFCA FF.
Through Environmental and Social Commitment Plans (ESCPs), ensure contracting for grants provides sufficient obligations to grantees for implementing measures to mitigate against foreseen risks.
Ensure tracking of implementation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plans for each contracted project under the SADC TFCA Financing Facilities.
Provide relevant input for appraising the capacity of grantees and beneficiary communities to responsibly/appropriately manage the identified E&S risks associated with project activities.
Participate in implementation of the fund-level ESMS Grievance Mechanism and, together with ESMS Officer, ensure that the Grievances are managed effectively and timeously in a transparent manner.
Organize and support ESMS capacity building webinars and in-person sessions for SADC TFCA FF grantees by developing training plans and coordinating the delivery of the training.
Participate in field/site missions to assess performance and progress in the implementation of safeguards instruments as per ESMS provisions (including but not limited to environmental and social management plans, Environmental and Social Code of Practice, Human Wildlife Conflicts Management Plans, Process Frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans).
Undertake ESMS Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
Participate in preparation of Reports on ESMS to Donor Agencies and any other ad hoc reports such as serious incident reports, investigation Reports, risk control actions/corrective action reports.
Education:
A University Degree in Environmental or Social Sciences, or equivalent.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 Years of relevant professional experience in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, undertaking environmental and social due diligence and preparing environmental and social safeguard instruments in Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
At least 3 years demonstrable experience and knowledge of application of International Environmental and Social Safeguard standards (WB, IFC, IUCN) including developing ESIA, ESMF, ESMP, Indigenous Peoples Plan, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plans etc.
Experience in implementing conservation related projects (wildlife, forestry, water, wildlife, green economy, etc) would be an added advantage.
Practical work experience in analysing livelihood conditions of local communities, in engaging with indigenous peoples and local communities, marginalized, vulnerable or minority groups and in addressing gender/ Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) risks.
Experience in monitoring implementation of environmental and social management plans.
Demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to work independently to deliver under tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and local communities.
Experience in the SADC region is an added advantage.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Portuguese and/or French or local languages spoken in SADC region are an advantage.
