Terms Of Reference for the position of Environmental Safeguard Specialist And Head Of Department.

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THE WORLD BANK 3RD
URBAN WATER SECTOR REFORM - ADO-EKITI WATER
SUPPLY PROJECT
Project Implementation Unit (PIU): Staff Terms of Reference
Title: Environmental Safeguard Specialist and Head of Department
Reporting Responsibility: Project Coordinator (PC)
Context of Assignment
The Environmental Safeguard Specialist shall identify across the project, frontline areas where the World Bank
Environmental and Social Safeguard policies affect the project community due to: Environmental Assessment,
Natural Habitats, Pest Management, Involuntary Resettlement, Indigenous People, Forests, Cultural Property,
Safety of Dams, Projects on International Water Ways, Disputed Areas.
The primary objective of the reform project is to enhance the capacity of the state to provide economically and
sustainable water supply through institutional strengthening and optimal involvement of private partners in the
urban water supply.
The state government has demonstrated its commitment to the reform by initiating a state water and sanitation
policy in June 2012 while the draft law is awaiting passage into law by the state house of assembly. A major
outshoot of the law is the autonomy granted the corporation.
For proper implementation of the project, the services of an environmental safeguard specialist is required to
monitor and implement the various plans and frameworks as needed for the project execution.
Duties:
The Environmental Safeguards Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in line with
the findings of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF); Environmental and Social
Impact Assessments (ESIAs); Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs); Abbreviated
Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAPs) Studies and the World Bank
safeguards policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws are complied with. This role covers all
developmental agency sponsored projects in the water sector in Ekiti State i.e. World Bank, EU (WSSRP 3 ),
AfDB, UNICEF, - to be commonly referred to a Developmental Agencies (DA).
General:
• Monitor the undertakings of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and approve the reports on the
Infrastructure component of the selected areas in which the project would be carried out, and as it relates to the
itemised components:
- Rehabilitation and Network Expansion
- PPP Development
● Manage staff and resources in the department to deliver the project objectives
Specifics:
• Facilitate periodic audits of ESMP (Environmental and Social Management Plan Arising From
ESIA and ESMF) and RAP (Resettlement Action Plan Arising From RAF) to ensure compliance
within sub-project planning (design reports and bid documents ) and implementation (rehab and
expansion works, system operation and maintenance )cycle.
• Facilitate the issuance and management of Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Preventive
Action Request (PAR )
• Provide the necessary back up to activities of Procurement and M & E units
• Under the supervision of the PC, participate in World Bank Missions and carry out relevant
follow-up activities.

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• Prepare Unit Management Report-Monthly, Quarterly, Unit Mid Term Review and Project Completion
Reports.
Qualifications:
• University Degree in Engineering or Environmental sciences related discipline
• Practical Field Experience in the delivery of Water Supply or other infrastructure project
• Broad experience in the implementation of ESMF would be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suites
• Extensive experience with World Bank procedures or other international funding agencies would be an added
advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Good inter-personal skills.
Allowance and Resources: To be determined consistent with WB Guidelines.
Performance Evaluation Criteria:
• Meeting the implementation targets set out in the annual Work Plan.
• Timely submission of Unit Management Report
• Diligent compliance with relevant environmental guidelines in close coordination with the state Ministry of
Environment
• Efficient and Professional Handling of Environmental and Social related Issues Arising from Meetings and
Deliverables of Contractors, Consultants and other service providers