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UNICEF Zimbabwe is engaging a consultant to carryout the assignment of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Associated management Plans for the "Mitigation through Sustainable Energy and Waste Management in Zimbabwe" project

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ESIA ToR and Annexes.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements

Education:

Msc in Environmental Studies/Science, Social Development and Safeguards Specialist

Work Experience:

At least 7 years of experience in complex ESIAs and SEP (EIA for similar projects will be an advantage), at least 10 years of professional experience in environmental and/or social assessment of projects, with proven records of managerial experience in projects of a similar nature and magnitude; ability to work with government officials, technical specialists, familiarity with environmental and social assessments for equivalent size projects, and a proven track record in managing and coordinating a diverse group of social assessments for equivalent size projects, and a proven track record in managing and coordinating a diverse group of professionals

Language requirements

The consultant/s will be expected to be fluent in English and be able to work closely with the clients’ staff and other third parties relevant to the assessment. All documentation shall be in English and work is expected to be completed within 3 months of signature

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Environmental and Social Assessment, Sustainable Energy and Waste Management, Social Safeguards and Inclusion, Occupational Health and Safety. Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources
Expertise: 7-10+ years of ESIA experience, Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa, Experience with donor-funded projects (AfDB preferred), Expertise in sustainable energy and waste management projects, Strong stakeholder engagement experience
Key Professional Skills: Project Management and Leadership, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Engagement Skills, Reporting and Documentation, Multidisciplinary environmental and social safeguards expertise.
Consultant should hold at least MSc in Environmental Science, Engineering or Natural Resources Management. At least 7 years’ experiencing undertaking ESIA studies in the water and sanitation sector for donor funded projects.
Should be registered with Zimbabwe’s Environmental Management Agency (EMA).

Desirables:

Prior work experience with UNICEF or UN organization is an asset.

Technical Proposal

Applicants are requested to submit one writing sample (max 10 pages) demonstrating relevant experience in the development of technical and analytical documents. The sample should meet the following criteria: be (co)authored by the applicant, be relevant to the assignment, align with the deliverables

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal ESIA TO COMPLETE.docx
A detailed technical proposal (max 10 pages)

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers / https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/filter/?search-keyword=&work-type=consultant

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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Consultant, WASH Section, Harare, Zimbabwe 4.5 months (remote) #595860