E T Consultant

Environment

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E T Consultant

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE GROUP

The Sustainable Development (SD) Practice Group (PG) helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, Environmental and Social Framework, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience & Land, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, and Water.

ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES & BLUE ECONOMY GLOBAL PRACTICE

The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources is vital for economic growth and human wellbeing. When managed well, renewable natural resources, watersheds, productive landscapes, and seascapes can provide the foundation for sustained inclusive growth, food security and poverty reduction. For more information:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment

Sustainable environment and natural resources (ENB) management, including support to the blue economy, is at the heart of the World Bank Group (WBG) poverty agenda. Natural resources and biodiversity often constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. The world Bank promotes green, clean, and resilient development where natural resources–from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones, and ecosystems–are managed to support livelihoods, strong economies, and a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges. The ENB GP has been established to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources.

One specific ENB GP responsibility is to support effective environmental risk management, and to ensure good environmental management across the Bank’s work through the implementation of the Bank’s safeguard policies as well as its Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). On August 4, 2016, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) to help protect people and the environment in the investment projects it finances. The ESF applies to all new IDA and IBRD Investment Project Finance (IPF) projects that have entered the pipeline since October 2018. Older IPF projects continue to apply the safeguard policies.

The ESF responds to new and varied development demands and challenges that have arisen over time. It brings the World Bank’s environmental and social (E&S) protections into closer harmony with those of other development institutions, and makes important advances in areas such as transparency, non-discrimination, social inclusion, public participation, and accountability – including expanded roles for grievance redress mechanisms. The framework helps to ensure social inclusion, and explicitly references human rights in the overarching vision statement.

The ESF is made up of the World Bank’s vision for sustainable development, the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy for Investment Project Financing, and ten Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). These set out the mandatory requirements for the World Bank, in relation to the projects it supports through Investment Project Financing (IPF), and for Borrowers.

UNIT

The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Unit for Latin America and Caribbean Region has about 55 staff. More than half of these staff work on environmental safeguards/environmental risk management for all IPF projects (over 300 total) across the 50 borrowing countries in the Region, and remaining staff work primarily on lending and knowledge products. The skills of these staff include leading analytical work and policy dialogue, economics, and supporting lending operations in a range of areas including pollution and waste management, air quality improvement, integrated coastal zone management, forestry, fisheries management, landscapes management, watershed management, Occupational and Community Health and Safety, and natural areas protection.

THE POSITION

This position will be based in Brasilia. The primary responsibility is to support environmental risk management through environmental safeguards and ESF implementation in Brazil. The Environmental Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the ENB Practice Manager for LCR, in close alignment with the ESF Country Coordinator for Brazil – both based in Washington, DC. While the primary responsibility of this position is on environmental risk management, there may be some demand for support to the management of World Bank financed projects and analytical work in the area of environment, natural resources and the blue economy.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

-As the assigned Environmental Specialist, contribute in the preparation of the IPF operations during project identification, preparation and appraisal stages, and ensure that environmental issues are addressed early in the process by undertaking careful environmental analysis related to Bank environmental safeguard policy and/or ESF requirements and associated information disclosure and public consultations/stakeholder engagement.

- Advise Task Teams on the interpretation and application of the ESF.

- Supervise World Bank approved projects under implementation in terms of project specific Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and performance (i.e., project implementation stage).

- Provide advice to clients and counterpart organizations and project teams regarding the preparation of environmental, social, health and safety assessments, frameworks, and mitigation/management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and strategies, and grievance management systems, as required by specific projects in accordance with safeguard policies and/or the ESF, and in coordination with the assigned social specialist.

- Provide guidance and capacity support to borrowers in the preparation of relevant project cycle documentation, including by assisting borrowers in drafting TORs for the preparation of environmental safeguard and ESF assessment, planning and management instruments, guiding the client in completing the assessment and planning process, and supervising their implementation, including review of monitoring reports and follow-up.

- Provide timely input, as applicable, to Bank project documents related to environmental aspects, including Integrated Safeguard Data Sheets and/or Environmental and Social Review Summaries, and EHS sections of project documents such as Project Concept Notes, Project Information Documents, Project Appraisal Documents, Aide Memoires, and Implementation Status Reports.

- Complete documentation requirements in the Bank’s risk management databases including the Tracking Environmental and Social Performance (TESPSG) system (for projects falling under safeguards) and the ESMS system (for projects falling under the ESF).

- Identify opportunities to integrate sound environmental management and policies in investment operations to promote environmental sustainability, positive environmental impacts (benefits) and enhance local capacities for implementing sound environmental management practices.

- Perform other activities related to assigned projects based on the specific needs of each project, such as provide technical input/guidance on specific issues, provide guidance or training to the borrower related to environmental management, or assist in the environmental aspects of project restructuring or additional financing.

- Provide capacity building support to PIU specialists, including support for training activities related to ESF Standards and auxiliary capacity support, as needed.

- Support the ENB Practice Manager and ESF Country Coordinator in reviewing other projects instruments, portfolio management and preparing communications to be conveyed to the Country Management Unit.

- Support the ESF Country Coordinator in dialogue with the Country Management Unit to ensure engagement on environmental issues in strategic discussions and country documents.

- Work with clients to build their capacity on issues related to environmental sustainability, environmental management and safeguards.

- Support other Environmental Specialists and Consultants in handling complex technical, institutional and program implementation issues regarding environment, occupational health and safety, biodiversity, and pollution management.

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE GROUP

The Sustainable Development (SD) Practice Group (PG) helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, Environmental and Social Framework, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience & Land, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, and Water.

ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES & BLUE ECONOMY GLOBAL PRACTICE

The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources is vital for economic growth and human wellbeing. When managed well, renewable natural resources, watersheds, productive landscapes, and seascapes can provide the foundation for sustained inclusive growth, food security and poverty reduction. For more information:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment

Sustainable environment and natural resources (ENB) management, including support to the blue economy, is at the heart of the World Bank Group (WBG) poverty agenda. Natural resources and biodiversity often constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. The world Bank promotes green, clean, and resilient development where natural resources–from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones, and ecosystems–are managed to support livelihoods, strong economies, and a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges. The ENB GP has been established to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources.

One specific ENB GP responsibility is to support effective environmental risk management, and to ensure good environmental management across the Bank’s work through the implementation of the Bank’s safeguard policies as well as its Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). On August 4, 2016, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) to help protect people and the environment in the investment projects it finances. The ESF applies to all new IDA and IBRD Investment Project Finance (IPF) projects that have entered the pipeline since October 2018. Older IPF projects continue to apply the safeguard policies.

The ESF responds to new and varied development demands and challenges that have arisen over time. It brings the World Bank’s environmental and social (E&S) protections into closer harmony with those of other development institutions, and makes important advances in areas such as transparency, non-discrimination, social inclusion, public participation, and accountability – including expanded roles for grievance redress mechanisms. The framework helps to ensure social inclusion, and explicitly references human rights in the overarching vision statement.

The ESF is made up of the World Bank’s vision for sustainable development, the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy for Investment Project Financing, and ten Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). These set out the mandatory requirements for the World Bank, in relation to the projects it supports through Investment Project Financing (IPF), and for Borrowers.

UNIT

The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Unit for Latin America and Caribbean Region has about 55 staff. More than half of these staff work on environmental safeguards/environmental risk management for all IPF projects (over 300 total) across the 50 borrowing countries in the Region, and remaining staff work primarily on lending and knowledge products. The skills of these staff include leading analytical work and policy dialogue, economics, and supporting lending operations in a range of areas including pollution and waste management, air quality improvement, integrated coastal zone management, forestry, fisheries management, landscapes management, watershed management, Occupational and Community Health and Safety, and natural areas protection.

THE POSITION

This position will be based in Brasilia. The primary responsibility is to support environmental risk management through environmental safeguards and ESF implementation in Brazil. The Environmental Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the ENB Practice Manager for LCR, in close alignment with the ESF Country Coordinator for Brazil – both based in Washington, DC. While the primary responsibility of this position is on environmental risk management, there may be some demand for support to the management of World Bank financed projects and analytical work in the area of environment, natural resources and the blue economy.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

-As the assigned Environmental Specialist, contribute in the preparation of the IPF operations during project identification, preparation and appraisal stages, and ensure that environmental issues are addressed early in the process by undertaking careful environmental analysis related to Bank environmental safeguard policy and/or ESF requirements and associated information disclosure and public consultations/stakeholder engagement.

- Advise Task Teams on the interpretation and application of the ESF.

- Supervise World Bank approved projects under implementation in terms of project specific Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and performance (i.e., project implementation stage).

- Provide advice to clients and counterpart organizations and project teams regarding the preparation of environmental, social, health and safety assessments, frameworks, and mitigation/management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and strategies, and grievance management systems, as required by specific projects in accordance with safeguard policies and/or the ESF, and in coordination with the assigned social specialist.

- Provide guidance and capacity support to borrowers in the preparation of relevant project cycle documentation, including by assisting borrowers in drafting TORs for the preparation of environmental safeguard and ESF assessment, planning and management instruments, guiding the client in completing the assessment and planning process, and supervising their implementation, including review of monitoring reports and follow-up.

- Provide timely input, as applicable, to Bank project documents related to environmental aspects, including Integrated Safeguard Data Sheets and/or Environmental and Social Review Summaries, and EHS sections of project documents such as Project Concept Notes, Project Information Documents, Project Appraisal Documents, Aide Memoires, and Implementation Status Reports.

- Complete documentation requirements in the Bank’s risk management databases including the Tracking Environmental and Social Performance (TESPSG) system (for projects falling under safeguards) and the ESMS system (for projects falling under the ESF).

- Identify opportunities to integrate sound environmental management and policies in investment operations to promote environmental sustainability, positive environmental impacts (benefits) and enhance local capacities for implementing sound environmental management practices.

- Perform other activities related to assigned projects based on the specific needs of each project, such as provide technical input/guidance on specific issues, provide guidance or training to the borrower related to environmental management, or assist in the environmental aspects of project restructuring or additional financing.

- Provide capacity building support to PIU specialists, including support for training activities related to ESF Standards and auxiliary capacity support, as needed.

- Support the ENB Practice Manager and ESF Country Coordinator in reviewing other projects instruments, portfolio management and preparing communications to be conveyed to the Country Management Unit.

- Support the ESF Country Coordinator in dialogue with the Country Management Unit to ensure engagement on environmental issues in strategic discussions and country documents.

- Work with clients to build their capacity on issues related to environmental sustainability, environmental management and safeguards.

- Support other Environmental Specialists and Consultants in handling complex technical, institutional and program implementation issues regarding environment, occupational health and safety, biodiversity, and pollution management.

Selection Criteria

* Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) – degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, ecology or environment related sciences, environmental policy and planning, or environmental law is required.

* A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the environmental sector with demonstrated ability in environmental safeguards and/or environmental risk management.

* Proven track record in designing and implementing environmental safeguards or environmental risk management (including Occupational Health and Safety) plans or programs, and monitoring environmental safeguards compliance, for international financial institutions, engineering companies or private developers in resource intensive industries is required.

* Knowledge and experience in environmental assessment and management of environmental compliance in investment projects in environmentally sensitive areas is required.

* Excellent oral and written fluency in English and Portuguese.

* Strong operational and analytical skills and demonstrated ability to translate analytical work into policy advice and practical recommendations.

* Ability to present complex issues related to environmental sustainability to Task Teams and other Bank audiences, and to engage effectively with government counterparts, project beneficiaries and civil society.

* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

* Work experience Brazil and other Latin America Countries

* Willingness to travel extensively within Brazil, as well as occasional trips to Washington DC or elsewhere in the region, is vital, including to remote rural areas.

The following would be an advantage but not required:

- Sound knowledge of World Bank’s safeguards policies, the ESF, ESSs and/or IFC Performance Standards/MIGA Environmental and Social policies or similar standards as well as its stakeholders, especially the challenges and opportunities for borrowing countries would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

. Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena- Translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.

. Policy Dialogue Skills- Anticipate needs and requests in the field and conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.

. Integrative Skills -Understand relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.

. Environmental Sector Issues- Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one relevant thematic business line, namely “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management.

. Environmental Policy, Strategy and Institutions Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management.

. Sector/Network Representation- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the network, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.

. Project Design for Impact and Sustainability- Contributes to the design of projects and programs, based on an understanding of the country and sector context and requirement of environmental risk management.

* Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) – degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, ecology or environment related sciences, environmental policy and planning, or environmental law is required.

* A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the environmental sector with demonstrated ability in environmental safeguards and/or environmental risk management.

* Proven track record in designing and implementing environmental safeguards or environmental risk management (including Occupational Health and Safety) plans or programs, and monitoring environmental safeguards compliance, for international financial institutions, engineering companies or private developers in resource intensive industries is required.

* Knowledge and experience in environmental assessment and management of environmental compliance in investment projects in environmentally sensitive areas is required.

* Excellent oral and written fluency in English and Portuguese.

* Strong operational and analytical skills and demonstrated ability to translate analytical work into policy advice and practical recommendations.

* Ability to present complex issues related to environmental sustainability to Task Teams and other Bank audiences, and to engage effectively with government counterparts, project beneficiaries and civil society.

* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

* Work experience Brazil and other Latin America Countries

* Willingness to travel extensively within Brazil, as well as occasional trips to Washington DC or elsewhere in the region, is vital, including to remote rural areas.

The following would be an advantage but not required:

- Sound knowledge of World Bank’s safeguards policies, the ESF, ESSs and/or IFC Performance Standards/MIGA Environmental and Social policies or similar standards as well as its stakeholders, especially the challenges and opportunities for borrowing countries would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

. Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena- Translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.

. Policy Dialogue Skills- Anticipate needs and requests in the field and conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.

. Integrative Skills -Understand relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.

. Environmental Sector Issues- Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one relevant thematic business line, namely “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management.

. Environmental Policy, Strategy and Institutions Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: “blue”, “brown”, “green”, climate change, and environmental risk management.

. Sector/Network Representation- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the network, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.

. Project Design for Impact and Sustainability- Contributes to the design of projects and programs, based on an understanding of the country and sector context and requirement of environmental risk management.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their second-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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