Expression Of Interest For Consultancy Services For Environmental Social Safeguards Specialist

Request For Expression Of Interest For Consultancy Services For Environmental Social Safeguards SpecialistName Of Project Southern Africa Tuberculosis Health Systems Support Project Satbhssp The Objective Of The Assignment Is To Oversee The Overall Management Of Environmental And Social Safeguards That Will Be Implemented By The Piu And Overall Coordination And Management Of Environmental And Social Safeguards Of The Two Projects Satbhssp And Covid 19 Erhspp Over The Projects Lifetime As Well As Implementation Of The Project Specific Safeguards Instruments The Esmf And The Icwmp Ichwmp The Environmental And Social Specialist Will Have The Following Specific Responsibilities Provide Technical Direction For Environmental Safeguards Management Under The Project As Defined By The Project Environmental And Social Safeguards Instruments Prepare And Disclose Any Environment And Social Management Plans Esmps Or Other Instruments Required For Respective Project Activities Based On The Assessment Process In Accordance With The Ess The Esmf Ehsgs And Other Relevant Good International Industry Practices Giip Including Relevant Who Guidelines On Covid 19 Facilitate Inclusion Of Applicable Measures In The Esmps Are Included In The Design And Conditions On Compliance With Esmps Are Included In The Bidding Documents Liaising Closely With The Procurement Team Of The Piu Ensure Consistency Of Safeguard Documents With National Environmental Legal Framework And Pieces Of Regulations As Well As The World BankS Guidelines Ensure That There Is An Accessible Grievance Redressal Mechanism In Place At All Levels To Receive Facilitate Resolution Of Concerns And Grievances In Relation To The Projects Promptly Notify The Association Of Any Accident Or Incident Related To The Project With Likelihood Of Significant Adverse Effects On The Environment The Affected Communities Public Or Workers And Ensure That A Detailed Report Outlining Proposed Measures To Prevent Its Reoccurrence Is Prepared And Submitted To The Association Provide Stakeholders With Timely Relevant Understandable And Accessible Information Regarding Implementation Of Project Activities And Consult With Them In A Culturally Appropriate Manner Which Is Free Of Manipulation Interference Coercion Discrimination And Intimidation Ensure Implementation And Support Of Site Specific Esmps Working Hand In Hand With The Procurement Specialist Ensure The Inclusion Of Esmp Requirements And Chance Find Procedures Into Contractor Documents Undertaking Regular Field Visits To All Sites To Supervise And Monitor Esmp Implementation During Construction Preparing Regular Supervision And Monitoring Reports On Implementation Of Esmf Including Field Visit Reports Ensure Introduction Of Environmental Enhancements And Better Green Designs Through Engagement With Planning And Engineering Specialists Where Possible Documenting And Reporting On Any Observed Cases Of Any Non Compliance With The Esmf Participate In Regular Environmental Health And Safety Technical Working Groups And Any Such Fora Support An End Line Independent Environmental Audit Of Esmps Implemented Under The Projects Identify Gaps In Laws And Policies Related To Infection Control And Waste Management Icwm And Develop Update And Implement The Icwmp Ichwmp And Ensure Good Practices Support And Participate In Planning And Budgeting Of Icwmp Ichwmp ActivitiesParticipate In Regular Reviews And In Updating Of Technical Guidelines For Icwmp IchwmpCoordinate The Setting Up Of Institutional Mechanism For The Implementation And Monitoring Of Icwm At Various LevelsDevelop A Training Plan For Healthcare WorkersSupport And Coordinate Healthcare Workers Capacity BuildingSupport The Development Of A Public Awareness Strategy On Icwmp IchwmpSupport Implementation Of Awareness ActivitiesEstablish And Maintain Good Working Relationship With Relevant Ministries And Agencies Explore Opportunities For Private Sector Involvement In IcwmPrepare Or Update Reporting Formats Checklists And Guidelines As Necessary To Facilitate Monitoring And ReportingUndertaking Regular Supervisory And Monitoring Activities For Icwmp Ichwmp Implementation AndFacilitate And Support An Independent End Line Assessment Of Icwmp Ichwmp Implementation Of Project In The Final Years Of The Two Projects The Environmental And Social Specialist Shall Be Engaged On Full Time During The First 2 Year Of Project And Thereafter Provide Oversight To E S Standards In Addition To The Icwmp Ichwmp The Tenure May Be Extended Based On The Needs Of The Project The Ministry Of Health Invites Eligible Qualified And Experienced Individuals Consultants To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services Interested Consultants Should Submit Their Expressions Of Interest Providing Information And Demonstrating That They Have The Required Qualifications And Relevant Experience To Perform The Services The Shortlisting Criteria Are A Post Graduate Degree In Environmental Sciences Or Environmental Engineering Or Social SciencesA Minimum Of 8 Years Of Hands On ExperiencePossess A Background In Civil Works Waste Management And Or Health Care Waste Management Is An Asset Experience Working With The World Bank Supported Projects On Environment And Social Safeguards Or Any Other Donor Funded Organization Will Be An Added Advantage

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