The ESS Coordinator-Roving plays a pivotal role in administering, mainstreaming, coordinating, providing technical support, and monitoring the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) across KfW-funded projects. As a commitment to ensuring compliance with the World Bank's pertinent Environmental and Social Standards during the implementation of KfW-funded projects.
The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and mitigating potential environmental and social risks associated with project implementation across different regions. This role requires frequent travel to project sites to assess and address safeguarding concerns, liaise with stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to project staff.
Generic Responsibilities
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidelines/handbooks, and donor requirements with regards to E&S safeguarding. Technical lead on all aspects related to the implementation of the ESMF, including where needed the development/update of technical guidelines related to E&S safeguarding and in line with ESS standards and processes laid out in the projectโs ESMF.ย Monitor all required environmental and social mitigation measures set out in the E&S safeguarding instruments (SEP, ESMP, ESCOP, etc.) for sub-projects, and compile regular reporting as agreed with the donor (incl. on GRM and incident reporting). Training of NRC personnel on E&S safeguards and coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives across the projectโs geographical locations. Roving Support: Travel to different area offices to provide on-site support in assessing, implementing, and monitoring the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), ensuring consistency and compliance across all project locations. Support the KfW Programme Manager to overall Coordination and liaison with the donorโs E&S focal point (no-objections, reporting, etc.). Coordinate with internal and external departments/stakeholders to complete the checklists and relevant annexes.ยSpecific Responsibilities
Undertake environmental and social risk categorization of sub-projects, working closely and with inputs from the Project Managers, seek the necessary no-objections. Responsible for escalating any significant changes to the risk categorization to the donorโs E&S focal point. Responsible for the regular E&S progress reporting and any other E&S ad-hoc reporting agreed with the donor. Support project managers in the development of the relevant site-specific safeguarding plans.ย Training of NRC staff and affiliated entities/contractors on the ESMF process, tools and documentation.ย Develop work plans and follow up on progress in the implementation of the ESMF requirements in coordination with area offices.ย Manage record keeping for all E&S related documentation on NRCโs filing tree.ย Responsible for E&S support to NRC staff and contractors, including the assessment of their E&S capacity, training of key staff, technical support and guidance prior/during project implementation. Undertake monitoring of sub-projects, including through spot checks, to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are implemented according to the agreed E&S management plans.Professional competenciesย
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Minimum 4 yearsโ experience from a senior technical position/specialist/advisor for a humanitarian or development organization Proven experience designing and monitoring infrastructure projects. Proven experience with application of World Bank E&S standards in development projects. Proven experience working on partnerships with local organisations. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Allocation of resources and costs expertise Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profileย Intermediate in English, both written and verbalยContext/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Bachelor degree or equivalent inย Environmentalย Engineeringย orย Public Health, a degreeย in management or social work is an advantage. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.ย Proven experience working with the WB E&S standards. Must have 3-4 yearsโ experience drafting environmental and social assessments, screeningย and categorisation, including for rehabilitation and infrastructure projects, using relevant international standards (World Bank E&S standards).ยBehavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:
Strategic thinking Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Managing resources to optimize results Handling insecure environments The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH