Environmental & Social Safeguards Expert at Public Private Partnerships Directorate

IFPPP/PPPD/ESS/2024-2025

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main objectives of the Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert assignment is to facilitate and ensure the integration of environmental and social safeguard requirements in PPP projects. This output is achieved through advisory expertise into the life cycle of the project. Compliance to environmental and public engagement regulations needs deep knowledge and understanding of the importance of these aspects in project delivery. Also advising the project team on the potential risks and how to mitigate those risks, is a critical input.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert is expected to perform the following tasks:

•  Advisory services to contracting authorities, investors and donors.
•  Facilitate engagement with authorities as and when required.
•  Ensure consistency in the presentation of documentation.
•  Participate in close out of projects.
•  Oversee penalties that may be imposed on project partners.
•  Regular review of instruments used on projects to measure environmental and social safeguard activities.
•  Provide input to submissions for project approval to ensure all aspects of environmental and social impact are covered.
•  Oversee environmental audits and close out of audit findings.
•  Guide the technical team to reinforce and ensure adherence to requirements during project execution.
•  Prepare quality reports for submission by the PPP Directorate.
•  Coach and mentor team members on complex technical matters.
•  Conduct continuous monitoring and evaluation.
•  Participate in development of tender documents and contract specifications in relation to environmental and social aspects.
•  Stay up to date on the latest environmental and social regulations and best practice.
•  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

SELECTION CRITERIA

•  Undergraduate degree in social sciences / environmental sciences.
•  Certificate in environmental studies/ social studies.
•  Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
•  A good grasp of Public Private Partnerships.
•  Technical expertise of environmental and social safeguards instruments.
•  Ability to understand the various E&S standards and how to navigate them.
•  Business Report writing skills.

DATA, LOCAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT

• The PPP Directorate of the National Treasury, Kenya will provide full office accommodation in Nairobi, Kenya.