COMPANY FACILITY: The African Development Bank is a leading development institution on the continent, focused on promoting economic development and poverty reduction. It engages with the full range and complexity of development challenges in Africa. The Bank has integrated operations, lending directly the public and private sectors through a variety of instruments. It also provides advisory services and has an increasing country presence through a growing network of Regional Resource Centers and Field Offices. The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) assists Country Programs/ Departments to manage Bank Group energy operations in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). Climate change, green growth, environmental and social issues are addressed by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the visibility required. ONEC includes two energy divisions and a third division which is responsible for environment, social and climate change issues (ONEC.3). ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents, and requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP summaries for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure. African Development Bank is currently recruiting to fill the following positions: Position 1: Principal Environment Specialist Duties/Responsibilities: The Principal Environment Specialist will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following: Mainstreaming of environmental and social development concerns: Address environmental and social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and project completion stages; Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM) for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to the Environment and Social Safeguards and Compliance Division (ORQR.3) and posting on Bank’s website; Prepare Climate Screening Memorandum, and propose adaptation measures and mitigation measures as appropriate; Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports and other environmental and social documentation required in processing Bank operations; Provide E&S support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions) and to the Bank’s public sector operations in the energy, transport, and information and communication technology, sectors as required; Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to natural resource management and climate change; Design and/or improve the design of features/ components within Bank operations in order to ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social measures throughout the duration of the operations; and, Develop recommendations to enhance environmental and social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate environmental and social risks in Bank operations. Compliance with environmental and social requirements: Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers and Investment Officers on environmental and social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations; Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS); and, Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Environmental and Social Management Systems. Knowledge Development: Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely environmental and social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts; and, Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate environmental and social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments outside of OIVP. Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.3 may assign. Qualifications/Requirements: At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, relevant Social Sciences, Engineering, or in an equivalent environment-related discipline; Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental compliance, and climate change adaptation and mitigation, or field operations involving environmental matters; Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on environmental and social matters; Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing the implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs), including social aspects of development projects (e.g. health and safety, involuntary resettlement and gender components), operations monitoring and evaluation, and compliance assessment; Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the operational safeguards policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to infrastructure projects; Practitioner experience in Africa, with broad skills in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects; Well-rounded understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international environment and development policy, emerging climate change, green growth and sustainability concerns, and social development and results-based management agendas; Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, persuasive communicator and good writer; Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with preference for capabilities in both languages; Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues; and, Competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP, and, fluency in standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Method of Application: TO APPLY, VISIT: dialysisworldnigeria.org/2014/09/african-development-bank-vacancies Position 2: Senior Environment and Climate Change Specialist Duties/Responsibilities: The Senior Environment and Climate Change Specialist will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following: Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies in close collaboration with other Bank experts; Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of environment and climate change issues, including safeguards, into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments within and outside of the Vice Presidency for Infrastructure, Private Sector and Regional Integration (OIVP). Compliance with environmental and social requirements. Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS); Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMFs) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs). Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM) for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to the Environment and Social Safeguards and Compliance Division (ORQR.3) and posting on Bank’s website; Prepare Climate Screening Memorandum, and propose adaptation measures and mitigation measures as appropriate; Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports and other environmental and social and climate change documentation required in processing Bank operations; Project management: Support Department’s staff in identifying, preparing and implementing programs, projects and project’s components to address environment and climate change issues including the promotion of activities and investments in sectors that have enable climate change mitigation and/or adaptation; Support Department’s staff in supervising programs, projects and project’s components to address environment and climate change, including responding to monitoring and reporting project cycle requirements. Resource Mobilization: Contribute to the coordination of Environment and Climate Funds within the Bank; Support the mobilization of resources for the implementation of environment and climate change interventions by developing partnerships with existing sources of finance, international conventions, and donors; and, Help RMCs and Sponsors access Climate and Environmental Finance tools, and help develop and implement Bank’s in-house financial tools. Knowledge Development: Keep on top of climate change and environment issues by being well informed of evolving steps with respect to the climate change international agenda. Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or the Manager ONEC.3 may assign. Qualifications/Requirements: At least a Master’s degree in disciplines related to environment, climate change, economics, development studies; Preferably a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in development of environment and climate change operations, project management, policy formation, capacity building; Proven writing and analytical skills in designing relevant operations; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound analytic, conceptual and strategic thinking; Updated knowledge of the critical environment and climate change issues; Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, communication and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation; Flexibility to undertake field missions to Regional Member Countries; Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with preference for capabilities in both languages; and, Competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP, and fluency in standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Method of Application: TO APPLY, VISIT: dialysisworldnigeria.org/2014/09/african-development-bank-vacancies Position 3: Chief Climate Change and Green Growth Specialist Duties/Responsibilities: The Chief Climate Change and Green Growth Specialist will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following: Assist in the mainstreaming of green growth in policies, strategies, frameworks, and action plans. Provide guidance on addressing green growth and climate change concerns in projects; and, Provide input to operations teams on policies and strategies related to green growth and climate change. Operational advice and support Lead/contribute to upstream technical assistance to regional member countries on mainstreaming green growth into development planning; and, Participate in country teams and provide green growth and climate change-related inputs for Country Strategy Papers (CSP’s). Promotion of regional cooperation Develop regional strategies and work on concepts leading to joint country or regional projects or activities; and, Provide guidance and advice on co-financing opportunities. Resource Mobilization Contribute to the mobilization of resources by developing partnerships with existing sources of finance, international conventions, and donors; and, Coordinate existing resources allocated to green growth work (e.g. Korean grant funding) Knowledge sharing Provide input on actions which can be taken to build awareness and capacity at the country level. Coordinate with other divisions and departments on country level initiatives; and, Support senior management and represent the Bank in relevant conferences/workshops Assist sector specialists in climate change mitigation and adaptation issues, particularly in the area of access to special climate change funds. Staff Support Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of work; Assist ONEC in strategically utilizing its innovative finance instruments for facilitating the transition to green growth; and, Provide support to team and individuals on green growth and climate change and ensure their on-going learning and development. Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.3 may assign. Qualifications/Requirements: At least a Master’s degree in disciplines related to environmental science, environmental economics, environmental management, climate change, climate finance or a comparable discipline; Preferably a minimum of seven (7) years professional experience relevant to addressing global environmental change issues within development contexts, such as thematic experience in the fields of climate change, sustainable natural resource management, green growth; development and supervision of knowledge products, project development and management, policy formation, capacity building, finance instruments; Proven written and analytical skills in guiding initiatives relevant to promoting green growth at the country level; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound analytic, conceptual and strategic thinking; Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on operations related to climate change and green growth; Knowledge of the current climate change and green growth issues and initiatives; Experience working on operations in the private sector and the public sector; Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, communication and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation; and, Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues; Flexibility to undertake field missions to Regional Member Countries; and, Competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP, and, fluency in standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Method of Application: TO APPLY, VISIT: dialysisworldnigeria.org/2014/09/african-development-bank-vacancies Application Deadline: 15th September, 2014 [Positios 1, 2, 3] DWN...........a division of Tripple World Africa Network!
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