Environmental and Social Development Professional

1 week ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa NM Staffing Solutions (Pty)Ltd Full time

Job Overview

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The NM Staffing Solutions (Pty)Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist to support its clients in the Africa region. This position will be based in Johannesburg and primarily focus on Southern and Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa.

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About the Role

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We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with strong communication, interpersonal, project management, and analytical skills to provide E&S guidance to our clients on matters related to the IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy.

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Responsibilities

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  2. Independently manage, as Project Leader (PL), the preparation and delivery of a select number of ESG projects and provide E&S cross-support to other PLs and projects.">
  3. Lead or contribute to the design and implementation of E&S related aspects of our clients' ESG projects in Africa focused on clients and markets.">
  4. Support the preparation of new ESG projects including identification of project countries and key areas of support, undertake baseline assessments, design project components and activities, develop project budgets and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks, and draft high-quality project documents including concept notes and implementation plans.">
  5. Lead on technical implementation of all project activities and oversee all tasks supported by consultants, ensuring highest levels of product quality and client service at the project level.">
  6. Engagement and follow up with local partners including leading discussions on activities to be supported, preparation of project implementation plans, development of cooperation agreements, and execution of all project activities.">
  7. Draft and process all program related documents including workplans, terms of reference, Integrity Due Diligence project budget updates, extension memos etc., in line with our governance procedures.">
  8. Identify and anticipate financial project needs, develop detailed project budgets, and manage and report on financial performance according to plans, and undertake procurement for all project related activities.">
  9. Monitor development results, collect and enter all relevant evidence to substantiate project results in Advisory Services Operations Portal (ASOP), and ensure legal agreements are filed.">
  10. Prepare Project Status Reports and ensure supervision reports for all projects managed, including ASOP and M&E Framework updates are submitted in time in accordance with our operational guidelines.">
  11. Prepare Project Completion Reports that are of high quality and adhere to the Independent Evaluations Group evaluation criteria.">
  12. Work with donor team to manage current project donor relationship, including preparing donor reports, attending meetings, and managing donor relationships in local country offices.">
  13. Manage internal and external reporting, communication, and ESG Program promotion across key stakeholders.">
  14. Consolidate and analyze lessons learned from project implementation experiences and share with team members and colleagues across the Region and globally.">
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Selection Criteria

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  2. Advanced degree (Masters) in science, engineering, sociology or other relevant disciplines.">
  3. Minimum of seven years professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring and/or due diligence, with a preference for private sector experience in the Africa region.">
  4. Experience working with IFC / World Bank / E&S Policies and Standards.">
  5. Willingness to travel regularly.">
  6. Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources and draw conclusions from limited data.">
  7. Demonstrated track record of designing and delivering training on E&S.">
  8. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex E&S issues in spoken and written form.">
  9. Excellent project management skills including work planning, budgeting; monitoring and evaluation.">
  10. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent unexpected changes, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.">
  11. Attention to detail a must.">
  12. Driven self-starter with a high degree of responsiveness, proactivity and excellent collaboration skills.">
  13. Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, work effectively in and influence a team, and network effectively across boundaries.">
  14. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.">
  15. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.">
  16. High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner, respond diplomatically and remain calm under pressure.">
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What We Offer

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The NM Staffing Solutions (Pty)Ltd offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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EEO Statement

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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.

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How to Apply

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Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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