National Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist

Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Sierra Leone implements an integrated food security programme, focusing on diversification of livelihoods, managing natural resources and building resilience. The office employs diverse team of experts locally, but also attracts the available technical experts from the region and the Head Quarters (HQ). FAO works in close partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, farmers and other stakeholders, supporting plans and policies that affect the food and nutrition security in the country; our work is a part of the corporate commitment to support countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, especially SDG 2 on Zero Hunger.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sierra Leone, the Consultant will be directly supervised by Lead Technical Officer and the project Coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Technical Focus

Develop the National Irrigation Master Plan for Sierra Leone, ensure timely delivery of result

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sierra Leone and direct supervision of the of the Lead Technical Officer and Project Coordinator, the Consultant will:

• Assessment of the environmental challenges and the ecological sensitivity of the sites.
• Assessment of the environmental impacts of the actions and projects proposed by specialists in the various fields.
• Assessments of social issues.
• Assessment of the social impacts of the actions and projects proposed by specialists in the various fields.
• Use community participation and involvement techniques.
• Propose measures and actions necessary for the appropriation of the results by the beneficiaries.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Management.
• Ten years of relevant experience in aquaculture development and planning in Africa, experience in Central Africa being an asset.
• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills
• Working knowledge of English and knowledge of local languages in Sierra Leone will be an added advantage
• National of Sierra Leone or resident in the country with a regular work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

• Extent and relevance of experience in Project Management, with particular emphasis in developing countries;
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting stakeholder (government, private sector, civil society and local communities) to develop the capacity to develop National Action Plan
• Demonstrated capacity to develop partnerships with a range of stakeholders including donors;
• Demonstrated capacity to provide assistance in the organization of technical meetings, platforms and learning events;
• Demonstrated capacity to prepare documentation materials of work on agricultural investments and supporting Family farming initiative in Sierra Leone