Position: Environmental Compliance Specialist (WASH Services Specialist)
Chemonics seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist for the USAID Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Activity. This Activity aims to support accelerated access to safe, adequate, inclusive, and resilient WASH services targeting urban and peri-urban areas through four complementary objectives.
Skill and Educational Background
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Water Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 8 years with a Master’s degree in WASH and/or international development on donor-funded programs.
- Good understanding of USAID environmental regulations for environmental compliance.
- Experience supporting project environmental compliance and/or developing country initial environmental evaluations and EMMPs is highly desired.
- Strong communication skills, with prior experience providing grants or procurement training to staff and local partners preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) and Environmental Review Reports (ERRs) for all Urban WASH activities, including construction activities.
- Maintain direct communications with the USAID MEO, REA, and COR for all matters related to environmental compliance.
- Review and approve Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Reports (EMMRs) for the Urban WASH Activity.
- Train subcontractors, vendors, grantees, and DCEO staff on EMMP and environmental compliance matters.
- Provide environmental compliance subject matter advice to the Urban WASH teams, including guidance, mentoring, and training to subcontractors and grantees.
- Manage all environmental compliance records and tracking information.
- Participate in meetings with the client and other project stakeholders to provide environmental compliance input.
- Review, develop, and improve the environmental compliance process within Urban WASH and respond to client and senior management needs to optimize the process.
- Conduct environmental compliance site visits to inspect project activities and sites.
- Supervise short-term technical consultants under the environmental compliance portfolio.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Proficiency in Amharic is highly preferred.
Application Deadline
- Deadline: July 11, 2024
How to Apply
Please apply by using the provided link. Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on July 11, 2024. Early applications are strongly encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please.
This vacancy announcement provides a detailed overview of the qualifications and responsibilities expected from candidates for the Environmental Compliance Specialist position at USAID Ethiopia. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early to be considered.