International Environmental and Social Safeguard Expert at SHELADIA Associates

Job Description

• We are seeking a professional International Environmental and Social Safeguard Expert to join our team on an on-going USAID funded Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) project in Nigeria.
• The objective of this project is to support our Client, The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), in the expansion and improvement of urban WASH service delivery and infrastructure through strengthened governance, increased accountability, and improved financial and technical capabilities of public water utilities and private sector providers.

Responsibilities
Individual will be responsible for:

• Lead the team on issues related to Safeguard implementation and compliances.
• Guide and contribute to incorporating best Safeguard practices during the reconstruction/rehabilitation design/review process.
• Monitor and guide the local contractors on Environmental and Social safeguard practices and requirements under the contract during the construction and operation period.
• Plan, design, and provide on-ground training and organize meetings with the key stakeholders with support from national safeguard specialists and other team members. 
• Contribute to project reports on Environmental and Social Safeguard compliances.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and assist the Chief of Party (CoP) on all safeguard issues.
• Any other task as directed by the CoP/management to meet the project requirements.
• Any other tasks assigned by the COP / home office management to ensure smooth project implementation.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Science, Development Management or relevant discipline.
• Must have fifteen years of general experience in the infrastructure sector.
• Must possess three years prior work experience in Urban WASH projects.
• Must possess five years of international experience.
• Prior experience on donor (USAID, World Bank, MCC etc.) funded projects is highly desired.