1. Job Title: Environmental Risk Management Specialist

Job responsibilities

• Assist the project manager in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during the sub-project designing and review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues;

• Ensure RUDP II project is implemented in compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards and other potential donors’ E&S requirements as well as national environmental and social policies;

• Support in supervising the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Instruments including Environmental and Social Framework ( ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RFP), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Gender and Anti-GBV Action Plan (GAP), Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and other related environmental and social risk and impact management activities;

• Support the development and implementation of projects’ Environmental and social Risk Management Instruments, including site specific/ sub-project instruments such as environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), site specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP);

• Engage in comprehensive stakeholder consultations process related to the project’s logical framework and provide inputs for the stakeholder engagement to be included as part of the site specific ESMPs;

• Conduct environmental and social screening of the sub-projects/activities, identify possible risks and impacts, and develop measures and strategies to avoid, minimize, and compensate for these risks. Develop the relevant Environmental and Social Management Plan based on the results of the screening and following donors’ standards including the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, World Bank Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, and GoR Environmental and Social Safeguards policies applicable for the project as well as the Good International Industry Practices (GIIP), as per the ESMF;

• Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguard related plans;

• In collaboration with the Social Risk Management Specialist and Community Development Specialist, supervise and implement the resettlement action plans (RAP), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) and regularly report on implementation progress;

• Oversee the development of studies undertaken by RUDP II project and organize technical workshops to review and validate ESF-related project documents and studies.

• Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and Social Risk Management Specialist, throughout the project implementation;

• Ensure full disclosure with concerned stakeholders;

• Ensure social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently;

• Review the Safeguards Screening Procedure (SESP) annually, and update and revise corresponding risk log; mitigation/management plans as necessary;

• In collaboration with M&E Specialist ensure that monitoring of the Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are conducted on quarterly basis;

• Prepare regular reports on environmental risk management activities and compliance status for submission to the project donors and other relevant authorities;

• In collaboration with the Communication Specialist ensure that the achievements on Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are documented and disseminated;

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental and social risk management to project team members;

• Coordinate and liaise with REMA, City of Kigali, World Bank and other potential donors to ensure effective mainstreaming of social and environment safeguard issues into the implementation of project activities;

• Document and share lesson learned and best practice with the networks;

• Ensure that Environmental safeguard related modules are incorporated in the training and capacity building programs at all the levels;

• Develop and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations;

• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure the integration of environmental and social considerations into project planning and decision-making processes;

• Develop and implement training and awareness for project workers and the community on occupational health and safety including on emergency prevention and preparedness.

• Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the Project Coordinators, Program managers, SPIU coordinator or REMA management in general.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  7 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental studies

  7 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management

  7 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's degree in Environment Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

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2. Job Title: Environmental Project Pipeline Development Specialist

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with REMA’s senior management, including the DG, DDG, Division Managers, SPIU Coordinator, Program Managers, and Sector Specialists to develop the SPIU’s resource mobilization strategy.

• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of business development processes, including proposal development, partnership management, financial reporting, etc.

• Facilitate the development of the SPIU’s Resource Mobilization Strategy which includes securing new, diverse, and additional resources for REMA. The strategy should respond to REMA’s funding needs.

• Develop a Resource Mobilization Manual that includes standard operating procedures and processes; and define the direction of resource acquisition and utilization, approvals and follow-up.

• Research potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies, and high-net-worth individuals. This includes proactively identifying funding opportunities, as soon as or ideally before they become public knowledge constantly scanning the horizon, networking and soliciting donor intelligence and sharing information on donor profiles (policies, preferences, geographical focus).

• In collaboration with the SPIU team, and consultants, participate in the drafting of appealing proposals and concepts to diverse sources, including development partners, corporate, academia, policy-makers, philanthropists, and foundations.

• Produce Resource Mobilisation Plans and Reports as per stipulated periods and requirements. Includes close working relations with the Finance team in the development of appropriate budgets.

• Developing, managing, and updating Friends of REMA databases to record their contacts and preference information;

• Maintaining a network of corporate contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.

• Develop and Strengthen Partnerships for Joint Proposal Writing, especially with credible organizations in the country. Includes registering with relevant fundraising associations.

• Organize resource mobilization events, for example, Donor Round Tables.

• Build staff capacity on resource mobilization at all levels, including developing tools and skills to aid staff in resource mobilization. This will also include, internally building a case for Resource Mobilization by sensitizing staff on the proposition for mobilizing resources.

• Maintain relations with donors and ensure they are consistently and timely informed on important operational issues. This includes effective communication with donors’ focal points and being the SPIU’s focal point for resource mobilization and sustainability activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelors Degree in environmental economics

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Environmental Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's degree in Environmental Economist

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Project Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

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