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الوصف الوظيفي:
DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Environmental Officer

Project: Small and Medium Enterprise Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART)

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Level of Effort: Full-time

Location: Ramallah, Palestine

Background
The purpose of Small and Medium Enterprise Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Activity (SMART Project) is to rapidly recover the Palestinian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and put them on a path to revitalization following the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. SMART helps SMEs regain productivity, grow and expand. It promotes economic growth and self-reliance in the West Bank and Gaza.

Purpose
The Environmental Officer will serve as the officer for all environmental compliance tasks. He/ She will identify adverse environmental and social impacts of all relevant SMART activities in the WB and develop mitigation and monitoring measures. He/ She will be responsible for developing and implementing USAID’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan for activities.

Responsibilities
Support the Senior Environmental Specialist in environmental compliance by reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of project activities.
Screen selected firms using the environmental compliance screening form, follow up on the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) for each firm, and write site visit reports on environmental compliance.
Monitor environmental compliance of activities, particularly the expansion of business operations to manufacture new products that require the installation of new equipment and machinery.
Review designs, specifications, plans, and drawings vis-a-vis the environmental analysis and make recommendations to ensure they meet mitigation requirements outlined in the approved EMMPs.
Serve as project representative to monitor and enforce environmental analysis recommendations and mitigation measures as well as USAID environmental compliance requirements .
Develop Scopes of Work (SOW) and Terms of Reference (TOR) for environmental assessments, environmental reviews, or other environmental studies as needed.
Review layouts, blueprints and documents to ensure firm compliance with DAI and USAID requirements.
Review the application forms prepared by the team for the pre-qualification of grantee firms.
Serve as an adviser to ensure the integrity, quality, and progress of implementation.
Review proposals and concept papers of eligible firms and prepare documentation needed to proceed with project activities.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of intervention activities and recommend technical solutions with which the project could enhance environmental and social compliance.
Verify that goods, materials, and support funded by the Project were delivered, installed, and operational as described in project applications, grant agreements, and EMMPs.
Verify beneficiaries’ contributions to environmental mitigation measures outlined in individual firms’ EMMPs in terms of compliance with USAID regulations.
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Requirements

EDUCATION
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science or equivalent specialty.
WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years’ experience.
Familiarity with USAID or other international donors’ processes and procedures, particularly those related to environmental and climate change compliance and strategies.
Knowledge of environmental assessment process and proven experience in implementing and following up environmental mitigation/ monitoring measures.
Ability to analyze problems, identify risks and alternative solutions, project consequences and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to coordinate effectively with key stakeholders, including SMEs.
Ability to travel among all West Bank cities.
Excellent written and spoken English.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

High level of interpersonal and diplomatic skills required.
Previous work experience in the West Bank.
Reporting

The Environmental Officer will report to the Senior Environmental Specialist in DAI’s Ramallah Office.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Environmental Officer
آخر موعد للتقديم: 08.09.2024.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 4 سنوات
التصنيف: الهندسة
آلية التقديم:
To Apply:  If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:

Environmental Officer

Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information.

All applications must be received no later than Sunday, September 08, 2024.

About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.