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Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparen...
Environmental Compliance Manager
West Africa Trade & Investment Hub
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary:
The USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Project (hereinafter referred to as the Trade Hub) is a five-year, $140 million trade and investment facilitation activity that seeks to improve private sector competitiveness in West Africa through a market-based approach. By working in partnership with the private sector and fostering co-investments, the project will generate new private-sector capital investment into key sectors to create jobs and increase trade between the U.S. and West Africa, including through increased utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The project comprises of three main components:
Through this Co-Investment fund and technical assistance, the Trade Hub will improve companies’ abilities to expand business operations, increase productivity, and create jobs that build on the talents and aspirations of West Africa’s growing population. The Trade Hub will collaborate on specific commercial opportunities with firms, service providers, research organizations, as well as other business network actors to access private capital that will contribute to large-scale jobs, exports and investment, particularly with strong demonstrated or potential links to the U.S. companies and investors.
Position Summary:
The Environmental Compliance Manager will be responsible for applying the Trade Hub’s Environmental Review process and enforcing all policies and procedures stipulated within the Trade Hub’s approved Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), USAID’s Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), and other relevant documentation for all activities. In particular, the Environmental Compliance Manager will provide guidance to potential Co-Investment partners and review each activity to ensure compliance prior to grant award. This also includes the monitoring and reporting related to all activities related to Co-Investment partnerships.
Reporting and Supervision:
The Environmental Compliance Manager will report to the MEL Director, coordinate with the Chief of Party and have additional support provided by an external Environmental Compliance expert.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Preference for working knowledge of French, but not mandatory.
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Recruit@westafricatih.com using the position as subject of email.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
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