Consultant/e (national uniquement) en sauvegardes environnementales et sociales pour les interventions WASH du PAAF dans le Grand Kasai Kananga
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, ensuring children's rights are upheld. UNICEF offers diverse professional and personal development opportunities, fostering a sense of purpose.
Job Purpose
The consultant will provide technical expertise for the WASH interventions under the PAAF program in the Grand Kasai region. This role involves overseeing environmental and social safeguards from the study review and site screening stages through to construction monitoring and corrective actions. The consultant will also manage complaint mechanisms, report on environmental and social safeguards, and build the capacity of companies, control offices, implementing partners, and stakeholders. The objective is to ensure that all WASH interventions comply with environmental and social standards, mitigating risks and promoting sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support for environmental and social safeguards in WASH interventions under the PAAF program. Conduct reviews of studies and screen potential project sites to identify environmental and social risks. Monitor construction sites to ensure compliance with safeguard policies and implement corrective actions as needed. Manage and oversee complaint mechanisms to address community concerns effectively. Prepare and submit regular reports on environmental and social safeguards, highlighting progress, challenges, and mitigation measures. Develop and deliver capacity-building sessions for companies, control offices, implementing partners, and stakeholders on environmental and social safeguard requirements. Ensure the integration of ESHS requirements into tender documents, contracts, and supervision tools. Monitor occupational health and safety, ESHS compliance of companies, and report on incidents and accidents. Coordinate with relevant specialists on prevention and response measures for environmental and social risks, ensuring confidentiality and a survivor-centered approach. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure effective communication throughout the project.
Work Experience
At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in environmental and social safeguards, including field experience in construction monitoring. Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, and monitoring the implementation of safeguard instruments (e.g., CGES, PGES, PGMO, PMPP, ESHS clauses, corrective action plans). Experience in occupational health and safety monitoring, ESHS compliance, and incident reporting. Experience in stakeholder engagement, complaint management, and capacity building.
Skills
Environmental and Social Safeguards, WASH Interventions, Project Monitoring, Risk Assessment, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Complaint Management, Report Writing, Environmental Legislation (DRC), World Bank ESF, Construction Supervision, ESHS Compliance