Environment and Social Safeguards Management Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The specialist will provide advisory support across the five GEF portfolios, with an expectation to rotate between them. During each rotation, the specialists will be physically based within one of the three technical divisions—Industry and Economy; Ecosystems; and Climate Change—offering targeted support to the assigned portfolio while continuing to provide advice across all portfolios.
• This rotation system is designed to familiarize the specialists with the technical aspects, teams, and operations, including identifying projects that require additional attention. While their focus will shift with each rotation, the delivery of outcomes will remain standardized with the following tasks: Project Development Advice (70%)
• Provide input, analysis, and support to GEF Task Managers during the project concept development phase, specifically relating to Environmental, Social and Sustainability Framework (ESSF).
• Engage in activities such as SRIF preparation, consultations with project teams, and potential involvement with other stakeholders including local communities.
• Assist in developing relevant sections within concepts/project documents related to the ESS aspects, providing advice and inputs to ensure high-quality outputs,

Qualifications/special skills

• A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience working on environmental and social impact assessment and risk management in the international context, with strong preference for experience in the public or private sector working across industry or environmental sectors is required.
• Experience in environmental and social safeguards management is required.
• Experience in consultation processes is desired
• Experience in developing guidance materials and trainings on managing common ESS risks is desired.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information is desired Good documentation and report writing skills is desired