About This Role
This is a field-heavy, compliance-driven role with an international development lens. You will be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure projects funded by IGAD and KfW do not harm surrounding ecosystems or communities. It is best suited for an environmental professional who is comfortable working in arid, cross-border settings and who understands how to translate donor safeguard policies into on-the-ground practice in the Moyale corridor.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The call for senior-level experience (5–8 years) signals that the employer expects you to hit the ground running without extensive training. They are looking for someone who has led Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for infrastructure projects—likely roads, water systems, or livestock-related construction. Familiarity with Ethiopian environmental regulations is non-negotiable, but the real differentiator will be your ability to navigate the dual accountability to national law and international donor standards like those of KfW and IGAD.
How to Approach This Application
Your application should lead with specific examples of ESIAs you have completed in rural or pastoralist settings, especially if they involved water supply, market infrastructure, or abattoirs. Emphasize any experience you have coordinating with regional environmental agencies (e.g., Oromia Environment Protection Authority) and your ability to design community engagement plans that work across ethnic or administrative boundaries. Do not simply list your degrees—show how you turned assessments into enforceable mitigation plans.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for an environmental specialist who thrives in remote field operations and has a track record of managing donor compliance under tight timelines. It is moderately competitive, as the location and sector narrow the applicant pool, but candidates with IGAD or KfW project experience will have a clear edge.
Key Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Environmental Expert will undertake the following tasks:
1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA):
o Conduct detailed assessments of potential social and environmental impacts related to water sourcing, abattoir construction, livestock markets, and road infrastructure projects.
o Develop mitigation measures to address identified impacts and ensure adherence to regulatory and donor requirements.
2. Implementation of Safeguards:
o Establish and oversee implementation of environmental and social safeguards in line with IGAD and KfW standards.
o Monitor compliance with Ethiopian environmental regulations and standards in collaboration with regional government bodies.
3. Community Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination:
o Facilitate meaningful engagement with communities, local authorities, and key stakeholders in the Moyale area.
o Promote social inclusion, with a focus on vulnerable groups including refugees, migrants, and local youth.
4. Training and Capacity Building:
o Provide training to project staff, contractors, and community representatives on environmental and social safeguard protocols.
o Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for sustainable community engagement and environmental awareness.
5. Monitoring and Reporting:
o Develop and implement an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and monitor its execution.
o Prepare and submit regular progress reports, highlighting compliance status and addressing any challenges.
6. Risk Management:
o Identify and manage potential risks, conflicts, or impacts related to social dynamics, environmental degradation, and project-induced migration or displacement.
o Establish grievance mechanisms to address community concerns promptly and transparently.
Qualifications
Education: Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
o Minimum of 7 years of experience in social and environmental management, preferably in the infrastructure sector and/or humanitarian settings.
o Previous experience with international donors and standards, particularly KfW, IGAD, or equivalent, is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies:
o Strong knowledge of ESIA processes, ESMP development, and compliance monitoring.
o Proven ability in stakeholder and community engagement, especially in diverse and potentially vulnerable populations.
o Demonstrated knowledge of Ethiopian environmental laws and regulations.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English. Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and an updated CV detailing relevant experience to recruitment@ane-ethiopia.org with the subject line “Social and Environmental Expert Application – Moyale Project” before COB 07/05/2026.
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