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Poste 1 : spécialiste de l’environnement, Rabat, Moroc
| Job #: | req13058 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Environment |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Rabat,Morocco |
| Required Language(s): | English, Arabic, French |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 10/7/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Global Practice Context :
Sustainable environment, natural resources management and the blue economy is at the heart of the WBG’s poverty reduction and shared prosperity agenda. It promotes a green, clean, and resilient world where natural resources – from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones and ecosystems – are managed to support livelihoods and strong economies. It builds a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity and negative health impacts, more-volatile weather patterns, and the long-term consequences of climate change.
The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice has been set-up to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources. The ENB GP has close to 300 operations under management, representing close to $7 billion, and a growing pipeline of new investments under active development. The practice consists of some 275 staff across the world plus numerous other staff in other Practices and CCSAs that are professionally associated with it.
The ENB Global Practice has five key business lines consisting of Lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Watersheds and Sustainable Landscapes (‘Green Business line’); (2) Marine, Coastal, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Health (‘Blue Economy Business line’); (3) Pollution Management and Environmental Health (‘Pollution Management Business line’); (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions Business line, and (5) Safeguards/ Environmental Risk Management Business line: delivery of effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development. This includes provision of high-quality and timely safeguards services across the Bank, including current safeguards policies and the effective implementation of the new Environment and Social Framework (ESF) that was rolled out on October 1, 2018.
Unit Context :
The Middle East and North Africa Region (MNA) ENB Unit (SMNEN) comprises of about 25 staff, based in the various country offices in the Region as well as in Washington, DC. All report to a Practice Manager based in DC. The unit manages a full spectrum of environment, climate change, green growth and natural resource, pollution management lending and non-lending tasks, as well as the environment safeguards function throughout the Region.
ENB GP is seeking to recruit an Environmental Specialist based in Rabat, Morocco to provide environmental safeguards support and to help with the application of the new ESF and PforR operations. The Environmental Specialist will report to the ENB Practice Manager for the Middle East and North Africa. The Environmental Specialist is expected to travel extensively through the Middle East and North Africa Region.
Duties and Accountabilities :
The Environmental Specialist will be required to undertake the following tasks :
- Provide technical support for the screening of Bank projects for environmental (especially for projects with low or moderate risk ratings), impacts, and vulnerabilities and identify risk management opportunities/strategies including in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Bank operations ;
- Under the supervision of Senior Accredited Environmental Specialists and the Regional Safeguards Coordinator, monitor compliance of all project-financed activities supported by the Bank’s Safeguards policies ;
- Under the supervision of Senior Accredited Environmental Specialists and the Regional Safeguards Coordinator, prepare and monitor compliance of all PforRs operations ;
- In accordance with the Bank’s ESF, contribute to the determination of the appropriate Environmental and Social (E&S) risk classification of projects (including projects involving financial intermediaries) taking into account all relevant information such as the type, location, sensitivity and scale of the project, the nature and magnitude of the potential E&S impacts, the capacity and commitment of the Borrower (and any other entities responsible for project implementation) to manage risks and impacts in a manner consistent with the ESSs. In determining and managing E&S risk, use the ESSs, related guidance and good practice notes, as well as internationally accepted good industry practice for informed decision making ;
- Under the supervision of Senior Accredited Environmental Specialists and the Regional Safeguards Coordinator, monitor compliance of all project-financed activities, including those relating to associated facilities with the ESSs and the Bank’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, as well as GIIP (good international industry practice) ;
- Under the supervision of Senior Accredited Environmental Specialists and the Regional Safeguards Coordinator, use the Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) as a key tool to work with borrowers / recipients to effectively assess environmental and social risks, evaluate all relevant information, and recommend solutions to comply with the Bank’s ESF ;
- For projects being supported by the Bank’s ESF, using the ESCP as benchmarking tool, monitor compliance with the ESSs including on OHS guidelines, sector specific guidelines, other relevant policies, and contract specific conditions; flag issues of non-compliance to borrower and Bank management and advise and support the borrower in developing and implementing remedies ;
- Contribute to analyzing and disseminating lessons learned and best practices from specific Bank projects for research, knowledge and learning purposes ;
- Provide guidance to the borrower on open and transparent engagement (through consultations, information disclosure and grievance redress mechanism) with relevant project stakeholders throughout the project cycle ;
- Contribute to developing methodologies and training materials for task teams and borrowers / recipients on the calculation of gross Greenhouse Gas (GHG emissions) (as required by ESS3); participate in knowledge sharing, capacity building and training activities to improve systematic GHG accounting in WBG financed projects ;
- Contribute to the further development of ESS related guidance and technical support materials, such as guidelines, knowledge materials as applicable ;
- Collaborate with World Bank GPs and IFC/MIGA colleagues on joint projects as well as other colleagues from multilateral development institutions when supporting same projects, understanding and implementing a common approach ;
- Participate in the GP’s wider ENB dialogue and joint business development.
Selection Criteria :
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in environmental and civil engineering, environmental science, or natural resources management ;
- 5+ years of proven, relevant experience (work or applied scientific research) as environmental assessment and management professional ;
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse qualitative and quantitative environmentally-related data and information ;
- Ability to follow up multiple work-streams simultaneously ;
- Proven experience in working with World Bank’s safeguards policies, ESF and/or IFC’s Performance Standards /MIGA Environmental and Social policies or similar standards is required ;
- International experience is an advantage; experience in developing countries / emerging economies is a strong advantage. Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including to developing countries and possibly remote, fragile and conflict affected areas, is required ;
- Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project-affected parties, government officials, non-governmental organizations / civil society, as well as project investors and their staff ;
- Sound knowledge of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change GHG accounting methodologies, or similar standards, is an advantage ;
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions ;
- Excellent verbal and written English, Arabic, and French language skills are essential ;
- Good team player who can work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, motivate and lead group efforts and network effectively across boundaries.
Bank competencies for Environmental and Social Standards Specialists :
- Communication: Able to write and/or present in a fluent, business-like manner with minimal supervision. Able to synthesize (both verbally and in writing) complex issues and clearly summarize key points and questions. Understands the need to tailor communication to the audience and can prepare effective supporting documents to facilitate his/her oral presentation on straightforward subject matter. Creates an environment where respect, tact, and consideration for all cultures are used in all communication ;
- Developing People: Contributes to training exercises ;
- Due Diligence: Demonstrates understanding of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework and applies the Framework to identify and address environmental and social issues and risks. Works under the supervision of Senior Environmental Specialists to undertake environmental and social due diligence and provides input to the project team on environmental and social issues/risks with minimal supervision. Proactively determines risk mitigation measures. Demonstrates effective time and resource management skills. Provides effective and timely guidance to clients on environmental and social issues/risks, and actively participates in discussions with clients on environmental and social matters ;
- Portfolio Monitoring: Works independently requiring minimal supervision to proactively monitor the environmental and social performance of assigned projects. Anticipates potential issues and formulates corrective plans for identified environmental and social problems. Engages effectively with clients to achieve compliance and contributes to discussions on environmental and social matters.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies :
- Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions ;
- Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs ;
- Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives ;
- Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across GPs and WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients ;
- Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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Poste 2 : ingénieur environnemental, Khartoum, Sudan
| Job #: | req13207 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Environment |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Khartoum,Sudan |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | Sudanese and Arabic |
| Closing Date: | 10/15/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Eastern and Southern Africa (E AFR) Region :
Home to about 700 million of Africa’s people, Eastern and Southern Africa is a geographically, culturally and economically diverse region of 26 countries stretching from the Red Sea in the North to the Cape of Good Hope in the South. Children under 18 make up almost half of the total population. The sub-region boasts of some of the world’s richest human and natural resources and, apart from South Africa, the countries are predominantly raw material exporters.
The sub-region harbors some of Africa’s protracted conflicts, rendering many of its countries fragile, while significant gaps in education, health, and skills development continues to keep people from reaching their full potential. This creates a huge development challenge, impacts heavily on the lives and livelihoods of people, and hinders regional integration and trade. But it also creates an opportunity to work closely with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and young people to chart a brighter course for the future.
The World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa Region, comprised of approximately 1,207 staff, mostly based in 26 country offices, has been helping countries realize their considerable development potential by focusing on the following priorities :
- Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies : We are working with countries across Africa to stimulate job creation and economic transformation by leveraging all sources of finance, expertise, and solutions to promote investment ;
- Building up the Digital Economy : We are supporting Africa’s vision to ensure that every African individual, business, and government is connected by 2030 – a vision that, if realized, can boost growth by up to 2 percentage points per year, and reduce poverty by 1 percentage point per year in Sub-Saharan Africa alone ;
- Institutions more Efficient and Accountable : Our support is helping governments strengthen public policy processes, manage resources effectively, and reinforce fair and reliable delivery of public services ;
- Investing in People : We are at the forefront of helping African countries accelerate human capital gains and empower women by improving their access to education and skills acquisition, sexual and reproductive health services, and employment opportunities. With the influx COVID-19, we are mobilizing financial support and timely analysis and advice to countries across the sub-region deal with the pandemic ;
- Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption : In the face of increasing climate-related risks, we are working with African countries to advance efforts to adopt renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and green infrastructure. A number of East African countries are currently facing a debilitating Desert Locust infestation, threatening the already precarious food security situation. The Bank has put together a program to help affected countries deal with the scourge ;
- Addressing the Drivers of Fragility, Conflict, and Violence : Given the cross-border nature of conflicts in Africa, we are employing an approach that simultaneously focuses on the drivers of fragility while also supporting well-targeted regional initiatives to create opportunities for peace and shared prosperity ;
- Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent : We are scaling up our work on regional integration, taking a holistic view of the continent that covers both North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eastern and Southern Africa (E AFR) Region : https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa
The Sustainable Development Practice Group : The Sustainable Development (SD) Practice Group (PG) helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, Environmental and Social Framework, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience & Land, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, and Water.
Environment Natural Resources & Blue Economy Global Practice : The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources is vital for economic growth andhuman wellbeing. When managed well, renewable natural resources, watersheds, productive landscapes and seascapes can provide the foundation for sustained inclusive growth, food security and poverty reduction.For more informatio : https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment.
Unit and Country Context :
The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Unit for Africa East and Southern Region (one of four Environment units in Africa) has about 40 staff. Half of these staff work on environmental safeguards/environmental risk management. The other 50 percent work primarily on lending and knowledge products in client countries. About 50 percent are based in the country offices. The balance is based in headquarters in Washington DC and travel to the region frequently. The skills of these staff include, economics, pollution management, forestry, fisheries management, landscapes management, watershed management, and natural areas protection.
The position :
Female Candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
This position will be based in Khartoum, Sudan and will focus on implementation of the World Bank’s environmental risk management policies (including the Safeguard Policies and the new Environmental and Social Framework, or ESF). All World Bank-supported investment projects must meet ambitious environmental management standards.
Note : This is a nationally recruited position intended for nationals of Sudan. If you are not a national of Sudan, you will not be selected. Remuneration is based on the national in the country for individuals working with international organizations. If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All other candidates will be offered a 3-year term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities :
- The Environmental Engineer – Risk Management will have the following key responsibilities as agreed with his/her Practice Manager based on an annual Result Agreement ;
- Ensure the effective integration of environmental due diligence as defined by World Bank Group (WBG) Environmental and Social Management Framework, safeguards policies as well as international good practice documents (e.g. Equator Principles) into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG supported projects (environmental lending portfolio and analytical work) ;
- Provide experienced advice to client and counterpart organizations, project teams and WBG management with regard to the preparation of environmental impact assessments, including regional, strategic and cumulative assessments; environmental management frameworks and plans, including plan for monitoring, reporting and evaluation; public consultation plans; and specific plans related to natural habitats conservation, natural resource management, pest management, forest management, dam safety and international waterways management; such advice will be based on a detailed analysis of baseline conditions, project scope and impacts, requirements from national legal and institutional frameworks and, and compliance with the WBG’s operational policies ;
- Provide experienced mentorship to clients in the preparation of project cycle documentation including terms of reference (ToR) for environmental safeguard instruments, such as environmental and social assessments (incl. strategic, regional and cumulative); environmental and social management frameworks and plans, Pest Management Plans, and supervising their implementation. Contract specifications related to environmental safeguards and risks management, particularly for large dams and water projects. Provide technical training for the domestic EA practitioners on the WBG safeguard policies and requirements ;
- Provide environmental input in project documents in accordance with the Bank operational policies including Project Concept Note (PCN), Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and Decision/Negotiations Packages, and assist with handling timely and accurate disclosure procedures and public consultation requirements for all required environmental assessment and management instruments ;
- Work closely with the Regional Safeguards Coordinators in the Africa region who are responsible for assigning safeguards tasks and ensuring the quality of the safeguards work and environmental risk management in the Region.
Selection Criteria :
In addition to meeting Bank-wide Grade GF level positions (see below), it is expected that the successful candidate will meet the following selection criteria :
The following are required :
- Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or related field, with a strong preference for candidates with good technical training in environmental risk management related to ecology, large scale civil engineering, pollution management, solid waste management, or soil, water and groundwater remediation and clean-up ;
- A minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the engineering risk management or environmental management sector is required ;
- Fluency in English is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading) ;
- Fluency in Sudanese Arabic is required ;
- Knowledge of other Sudanese local dialects would be beneficial ;
- Proven teamwork and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams ;
- A strong sense of teamwork and ability to work independently with limited supervision ;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills ;
- Willingness to travel extensively in Sudan and possibly to other countries is necessary, including to remote rural areas.
The following would be an advantage but not required :
- Knowledge and experience in environmental assessment and management of investment projects involving large scale civil works, extractive or industrial activities would be a strong advantage, especially the experience in the preparation of environmental safeguard/risk management documents.
- Experience in Sudan, understanding the institutional and political context and exposure to the national environmental policy challenges would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated project management / project operational skills, including occupational health and safety management would be an advantage ;
- Experience working with contractors that have weak implementation capacity in the area of environmental risk management would be an advantage.
Competencies (Level GF, Environmental Specialist/Engineer) :
- Integrative skills: demonstrates ability to think and work across WBG, practices and sectors • Integrates divergent viewpoints of multiple external and internal stakeholders into a coherent project/program/ strategy • Considers corporate commitments (eg Gender, Climate) in project approach ;
- Policy Dialogue skills: possesses political judgment, diplomatic acumen, and negotiating skills • Builds and sustains key stakeholder relationships with government and other key stakeholders • Guides clients and/or development partners in identifying key operational issues and optional solutions with a demonstrated ability to bring together different perspectives • Leads task teams, participates in formal negotiations, and assists government in establishing priorities ;
- Knowledge and Experience in Development arena: demonstrates sound knowledge of World Bank Group’s Twin Goals and the complementarities among different World Bank Group member institutions • Demonstrates deep understanding of policy making process and the role of own sector of expertise in that process • Fully understands Bank’s development initiatives and policies and practices related to l ending and non-lending operations • Guides research efforts and translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies and for discussions with clients and development partners • Anticipates client needs and requests and guides the development/ offering of relevant tools to clients ;
- Communication and Influencing Skills: demonstrates the ability to influence and persuade others to accept ideas and suggestions (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers). Has ability to communicate and defend, orally and in writing, challenges and positions to colleagues and management.
Specialized Knowledge & Technical Skills :
- Environment & Natural Resources Management Technical Skills & Knowledge (Specialist / Engineer) ;
- Demonstrates solid understanding of environmental/NRM/climate change policies, technologies or strategies, and institutions needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work. • Demonstrates solid understanding of the roles of each WBG institution and its relationship to environment/NRM/climate change. • Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one relevant thematic business line, namely “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management. • Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management. • Provides guidance and coaching to others on technical and operational matters ;
- For information about WBG Core Competencies, please visit: https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O ;
- Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
