ESIA Specialist

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide technical facilitation to investors in relation to obtaining environmental certification

• Review project briefs and prepare the study ToRs for Environmental impact assessment

• Undertake project site visits to verify conformity of projects with the relevant laws and regulations on environmental standards;

• Review and recommend decisions on the EIA study reports following consultation with the required stakeholders;

• Ensure overall compliance of the all received applications with the regulations governing Environmental impact assessment;

• Actively interact with line ministries and relevant institutions and bodies dealing with environment matters, such as Ministry in charge of Environment, REMA, MININFRA, NAFA, KCC;

• Develop and implement programs to continuously advise and educate investors on issues regarding environmental standards and procedures;

• Compile, analyze and report statistical data collected from received and processed inquiries;

• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned to him by the hierarchical supervisor.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Strong knowledge of the existing laws and regulations on environmental protection, standards and environmental certification

• Excellent command of the procedures involved in the analysis and granting of Environmental impact assessments and certification

• Demonstrated experience in evaluating projects for environmental certification

• Strong command of written and verbal English to prepare coherent reports and communicate appropriately with investors

• Attention to detail to ensure thorough compliance of projects with environmental regulations

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them

• Good teamwork skills with ability to contribute strongly within a team to ensure collective achievement of daily tasks

• Strong command of written and spoken English;

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

Qualifications

• Master's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Management with 1 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Management with 3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• High integrity and professional ethical standards

• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.