Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The environmental safeguards specialist will be responsible for observing how a population affects the environment in and around camps, identifying problem areas, providing solutions, and ensuring compliance with pertinent rules regarding water, air, and soil.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Environmental Safe-guard Specialist will perform the following key functions:
• Conducting Environmental Risk Assessment in and around refugee camps or transit centers;
• Develop environmental protection responses and mitigation measures in and around refugee camps or transit centers;
• Supervise and manage the implementation of mitigation measures;
• Collaborate with relevant district officials during the Environmental Risk As-sessment and the implementation period of mitigation measures in and around refugee camps or transit centers;
• Provide on time reports to MINEMA and ensure its submission to the donor to enable transfer of the funds on time and provide regular monitoring and progress reports on the on-going mitigation programs;
• Report to SPIU Coordinator;
• Perform any other related task as it may be assigned by relevant authorities in the Ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Chemistry, Forestry / Agro forestry with 1-year experience in Environmental Management Activities.
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Chemistry, Forestry / Agro forestry with at least 3 years of working experience in Forestry/Agro forestry related and environmental management activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
– High level of analytical capability,
– writing and presentation skills;
– Strong knowledge of the data collection, treatment, and manipulation techniques typically associated with it;
– Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment
– Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda and a mini mum working knowledge of French.
Core Value
• Integrity
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Team Work
• Client /Citizen focus Professionalism
• Commitment to continue learning
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Forestry
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Agro forestry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
