nairobi cityKE
full-time
bachelor
5 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023
- closed
The position
This is an entry level Environmental Specialist position based in Nairobi, Kenya and will focus on the environmental risk management. Kenya has very large infrastructure shortfall. As a result, the Bank has been investing heavily in infrastructure in the country, and the associated risk management requirements. This position would focus on implementing the Bank’s environmental risk management policies (including the Safeguard Policies and the new Environmental and Social Framework, or ESF). All World Bank-supported investment projects must meet ambitious environmental management standards. The Environment and Natural Resources Global Practice is responsible for providing technical support and oversight to all investment projects to meet these obligations. In addition, the World Bank has an increasing portfolio of environment related loans.
The Environmental Specialist - will have the following key responsibilities: Environmental Risk Management
Work closely with the Regional Safeguards Coordinators in the Africa region who are responsible for assigning safeguards tasks and ensuring the quality of the safeguards work and environmental risk management in the Region.
Selection Criteria
The following would be an advantage but not required:
Competencies Level GF, Environmental Specialist:
Integrative skills: demonstrates ability to think and work across WBG, practices and sectors
Policy Dialogue skills: possesses political judgment, diplomatic acumen, and negotiating skills
Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank Group on worldbankgroup.csod.com to apply
Elevolt does not charge job seekers any fees for job applications or consideration. Do not make any payments without doing your due diligence. If you think this posting is not genuine, please flag it below orcontact us
Sorry, this job is closed and is no longer accepting applications.
The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and so...