Environmental & Social Performance (ESP) Specialist- Environment
Details / requirements:
Position: |
ESP Specialist -Environment |
Division: |
Project Delivery |
Report to: |
Project Manager – Transmission Lines/Substations or Lead ESP Specialist/Coordinator |
Band: |
C |
Background & Project Description |
In September 2017, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) signed a $500 million compact agreement with the Government of Nepal. The compact aims to increase the availability and reliability of electricity, maintain road quality, and facilitate power trade between Nepal and India—helping to spur investments, and accelerate economic growth. The compact agreement is valid for a period of five years, and is currently in implementation stage, prior to Entry-Into-Force (EIF) at which time the five-year time period begins. Pursuant to the aforementioned agreement, the entity charged with implementing the project has been established as the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal entity. This position will assume a critical role in the success of MCA-Nepal. |
Position Objective |
The Environmental & Social Performance (ESP) Specialist- Environment , under the supervision of the Project Manager – Transmission Lines (or the Environmental Coordinator, as designated), is responsible for assisting in providing technical input to ensure the environmental and social performance of all Compact funded activities. This involves assisting the Project Manager in ensuring compliance of the Program activities with relevant national environmental and social laws and regulations, MCC Environmental Guidelines, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards on Environment and Social Sustainability. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
Operations
Planning
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Requirements (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies) |
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This Position Description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure alignment to the organization’s strategic direction and structure. Revisions to the description are subject to applicable Human Resources policies and procedures, and official versions of each Position Description are maintained by Human Resources. |
Overview
Category | Environment and Natural Resource |
Openings | 1 |
Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
Education | Please check vacancy details |
Posted Date | 11 Apr, 2019 |
Apply Before | 27 Apr, 2019 |
City | Kathmandu |