DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
25 July 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The Environment Officer shall report to the Project Manager, under the direction of the Head of Resilience Unit. His/her responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Review relevant literature related to the Resitchad project, with particular focus on the Environmental and Social Assessment needs, and any other relevant documents as provided by the project.
2. Prepare and conduct, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) as well as an Environmental Audit (EA) in line with the World Bank requirements and Chadian environmental safeguard policies and laws.
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3. Supervise and undertake technical review of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental Audits, and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) by Contractors/implementing partners, and follow-up on acquisition of any relevant Ministry and World Bank Approvals.
4. Assess the environmental risks and impacts associated with the ResiTchad project against the requirements of the World Bank's performance standards (PSs) in terms of environmental and social (E&S) sustainability.
5. Provide guidance on implementation of project mitigation measures per approved safeguards documents.
6. Prepare a detailed Compliance Action Plan and/or Monitoring Plan for the ResiTchad project.
7. Coordinate closely with the project team and implementing partners in planning and managing E&S safeguards on the project.
8. Define steps required to ensure compliance with World Bank's PSs for environmental and social sustainability safeguards and guidelines.
9. Provide necessary technical assistance to facilitate the implementation, management, and monitoring of environmental safeguards. To that end, prepare additional technical guidelines, if necessary, to support the implementation of environmental and social safeguards instruments.
10. Ensure adequate public consultation during the preparation of safeguards instruments as defined by the safeguard frameworks and Project Implementation Manual.
11. Act as a link between project implementation teams, Contractors, Communities, and respective local governments on environmental matters.
12. Liaise with relevant authorities, government agencies and ministries to ensure adequate implementation of all requirements in line with World Bank and Chadian environmental safeguard policies and laws.
13. Ensure environmental and social due diligence is carried out for each activity as soon as technical design and scope have been defined, as outlined in the ResiTchad project documents.
14. Work with project team and the representatives of relevant Ministries (Environment, etc.) at all levels to mobilize resources and provide technical support to address environmental and/or social aspects during project implementation.
15. Together with the project team, advise on the establishment and operationalization of the project Grievance Redress Mechanism(s).
16. Hold regular safeguards review meetings with project team, contractors, other stakeholders, and implementing partners and carry out regular site visits to monitor implementation of the safeguard’s instruments.
17. Undertake environmental monitoring and supervision of project works, including development of monitoring compilation of periodic (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) progress reports, to ensure compliance with relevant environmental requirements.
18. Undertake capacity development of project team, implementing partners, and any relevant contractors during project implementation with respect to planning and implementation of environmental safeguards, including conduct of project awareness, communication, and sensitization activities.
19. Contribute to corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned and best practice from the project.
20. Perform any other related tasks as required.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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