UNICEF recruits environmental and social safeguards consultant for interventions WASH PAAF – Kananga, DRC

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Bac+5 Deadline: 13 Nov 2018 2026

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Main duties

POST: Consultant (national only) in environmental and social safeguards for interventions WASH the PAAF in Grand Kasai Kananga, RDCongo, 12 months in the office+Duties #596711 Job number: 596711 Type of contract: Consultant Place of employment: Kananga Level: Consultant Location Democratic Republic of the Congo Categories: EAH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Deadline (Western Central African Standard Time): November 13, 2026

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultancy within the framework of MOU WASH from the review of studies, site screens to the monitoring of construction sites and corrective actions, the management of complaints, the Environmental and Social Safeguards report and capacity building for companies, control offices, implementing partners and stakeholders.

Education / Qualifications

If you would like more information about this consultation, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please see the full Terms of Reference here: ToR WASH the PAAF Grand Kasai.pdf Education: Higher university degree (Master or equivalent, B.A.+5 minimum) in environmental management, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental and social management, civil engineering or environmental engineering with specialization in environmental and social safeguards, or a relevant related field.

Experience

At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in environmental and social safeguards, including field experience in monitoring work. Demonstrated experience on at least three (3) comparable infrastructure projects WASHschool or community. Demonstrated experience in preparing or reviewing and monitoring the implementation of safeguard instruments: CGES, PGES, PGMO, PMPP, ESHS clauses and corrective action plans. Applicants will specify their role and provide examples of anonymized or shareable work. Experience in monitoring occupational health and safety, corporate ESHS compliance and incidents and accidents. Experience in stakeholder engagement, complaint management mechanisms and capacity building for companies, partners and field teams. Experience in monitoring SAR/HR prevention and response measures, in coordination with relevant specialists and respecting the principles of confidentiality and a central approach to survivors. Language requirements: Excellent command of written and oral French. Knowledge of English and Tshiluba is an asset. Knowledge / expertise / skills:

Other information

Good knowledge of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework, including NES 1, 2, 4 and 10, as well as other relevant standards depending on the risks of interventions. Good knowledge of environmental and social legislation in the DRC and national environmental and social assessment processes. Ability to conduct site screening, analyze compliance gaps and track corrective actions until they close. Ability to integrate ESHS requirements into tender documents, contracts and supervision tools. Excellent analytical, reporting, training, facilitation and coordination skills with a variety of stakeholders. Mastery of office automation tools and risk, compliance and corrective action monitoring tables. Availability for frequent travel in the project’s three provinces, subject to security and access conditions. All desired: Experience with UNICEF, the United Nations, the World Bank or infrastructure projects funded by international donors.

Responsibilities

For every child, you must demonstrate... UNICEF’s core values of caring, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS). They are the basis of everything we do and the way we do it. Discover our Charter of Values: UNICEF Values. UNICEF is there to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, the consequences of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic origin or any other personal characteristic. We propose a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), people living with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we plan reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of applicants and employees living with disabilities. UNICEF has also set up an accessibility assistance service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant living with a disability and require digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application for the online application.

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