Environmental Specialist M/F
We are expanding our activities throughout Europe and are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Specialist who would report to the local Country Manager and the Regional Environmental and Social Advisor. The objective of this position is to support our local Voltalia Team to ensure that our projects continue to meet the highest environmental and social standards. The primary focus will be on the development, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage projects, in Uzbekistan. The specific tasks will include the provision of support and expertise to local teams on the following: - Understand the specificities of our projects and the communities in which our projects are located, the prevailing regulatory and policy context and the business benefits that accrue from sustained environmental and social performance.
- Review projects to identify potential environmental and social issues early in the development process. Accompany the project teams during the financing process to ensure we meet the relevant E&S requirements of lenders.
- Work with various local teams, to implement the company’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
- Support the preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental & Social Action Plan (ESAP), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), and Community Stakeholder Engagement Plans.
- Coordinate with construction, HSE teams and contractors to ensure Projects E&S requirements are planned and implemented during the construction and operational period.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will be/have: - Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Science.
- Up to 5 years of proven work experience as an E&S Officer/Specialist/Consultant.
- Experience conducting EIA/ESIAs.
- Experience in developing or implementing ESMS at the project level.
- Experience in community engagement in a multicultural context.
- Experience working on DFI-funded projects.
- Knowledge of broader trends in environmental and social management and engagement.
- Knowledge of the renewable energy sector would be a plus.
- Fluent in English; Capable of communicating in russian.
KEY SKILLS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to and understanding of the aims, values, principles, policies and procedures of Voltalia.
- Commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.
- Demonstrable ability at report writing.
- A good understanding and/or knowledge of community cultures, customs and practices.
- Group facilitation and coaching skills.
- A good sense of organization and time management.
- Strong sense of personal and professional integrity.
- Inspired by Voltalia’s mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.
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COMPANY
Voltalia Tachkent
BUSINESS LINE
EAI - Environment & Social
CONTRACT TYPE
Not defined yet CONTRACT DURATION
LOCATION
Uzbekistan, Tachkent
STARTING DATE
Sep 24
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