Environmental Safeguard Specialist at RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY(RHA): Deadline Aug 19, 2021

Job Description

 Assist in the elaboration, review, disseminate and enforce Environmental Safeguards guideline in consultation with stakeholders;
 Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms;
 Undertake an environmental risk categorization;
 Closely follow up the integration of safeguard assessment information and completion of safeguards self-screening Checklist during the project/program development process;
 Provide technical support during proposal development, project design, appraisal process and resource mobilization plan for the sub projects in all locations;
 Closely provide assistance and deliver capacity building training to the field teams to close knowledge/skill gaps and minimize the likelihood of risks;
 Undertake an environmental risk categorization of proposals submitted to the office and project under implementation;
 Ensure that appropriate environmental impact mitigation measures are proposed and met;
 Undertake follow up monitoring to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are implemented according to an agreed upon environmental and social mitigation implementation plan;
 Facilitate and advise investors on how to achieve an Environmental Impact Assessment for their intended projects;
 Conduct field post-occupancy assessment and audits to determine building performance in terms of safety, wellness, comfort, and environmentally friendly component;
 write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor.