The Environmental Safeguards Expert should have the following;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental sciences.
• Post graduate degree in environmental sciences.
• Experience with World Bank safeguard polices, including environmental and social impact assessments carried out in compliance with those policies.
• Experience in the preparation of ESIAs according to the standards of other international lenders, such as the Equator Principles, would be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional training will be an added advantage. vi. Must be a NEMA registered Lead Expert.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite. 

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated professional experience.
• Specific experience of at least 7 years working in environmental and social impact assessments of public or private investments/infrastructure projects.
• Experience review and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Frameworks ESMFs, Environmental and Social Management Plans ESMPs, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments ESIAs for public or private investments/infrastructure projects
• At least 5 years’ working knowledge in the World Bank’s Social and
• Environmental safeguards policies and WBG Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines, Reporting Guidelines as well as Kenya’s environmental regulations and procedures
• Served as a Lead Expert in at least 4 relevant Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESIA assignments for public infrastructure projects Special considerations will be given to individuals that have knowledge on design of PPP projects and have proven track record on the preparation of World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards and environmental sustainability documents.
• Proven track record on the preparation of World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards and environmental sustainability documents.