Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator Ukraine

1. Role and responsibilities:
The ESS Coordinator-Roving plays a pivotal role in administering mainstreaming coordinating providing technical support and monitoring the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) across KfW-funded projects. As a commitment to ensuring compliance with the World Banks pertinent Environmental and Social Standards during the implementation of KfW-funded projects.

The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring evaluating and mitigating potential environmental and social risks associated with project implementation across different regions. This role requires frequent travel to project sites to assess and address safeguarding concerns liaise with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to project staff.

Generic Responsibilities
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies guidelines/handbooks and donor requirements with regards to E&S safeguarding.
- Technical lead on all aspects related to the implementation of the ESMF including where needed the development/update of technical guidelines related to E&S safeguarding and in line with ESS standards and processes laid out in the projects ESMF.
- Monitor all required environmental and social mitigation measures set out in the E&S safeguarding instruments (SEP ESMP ESCOP etc.) for sub-projects and compile regular reporting as agreed with the donor (incl. on GRM and incident reporting).
- Training of NRC personnel on E&S safeguards and coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives across the projects geographical locations.
- Roving Support: Travel to different area offices to provide on-site support in assessing implementing and monitoring the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) ensuring consistency and compliance across all project locations.
- Support the KfW Programme Manager to overall Coordination and liaison with the donors E&S focal point (no-objections reporting etc.). Coordinate with internal and external departments/stakeholders to complete the checklists and relevant annexes.

Specific Responsibilities
- Undertake environmental and social risk categorization of sub-projects working closely and with inputs from the Project Managers seek the necessary no-objections.
- Responsible for escalating any significant changes to the risk categorization to the donors E&S focal point.
- Responsible for the regular E&S progress reporting and any other E&S ad-hoc reporting agreed with the donor.
- Support project managers in the development of the relevant site-specific safeguarding plans.
- Training of NRC staff and affiliated entities/contractors on the ESMF process tools and documentation.
- Develop work plans and follow up on progress in the implementation of the ESMF requirements in coordination with area offices.
- Manage record keeping for all E&S related documentation on NRCs filing tree.
- Responsible for E&S support to NRC staff and contractors including the assessment of their E&S capacity training of key staff technical support and guidance prior/during project implementation.
- Undertake monitoring of sub-projects including through spot checks to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are implemented according to the agreed E&S management plans.

1. Professional competencies
- Minimum 3 years experience in a position with relevant experience (e.g. Environment and Social Management)
- Proven experience with application of World Bank E&S standards in development projects.
- Proven experience working on partnerships with local organisations.
- Allocation of resources and costs expertise
- Documented results related to the positions responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Intermediate in English both written and verbal
- Context/Specific skills knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering or Public Health a degree in management or social work is an advantage.
- Proven experience working with the WB E&S standards.
- Must have 3-4 years experience drafting environmental and social assessments screening and categorisation including for rehabilitation and infrastructure projects using relevant international standards (World Bank E&S standards).
- Fluency in Ukrainian is required.

2. Behavioural competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Managing performance and development
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Handling insecure environments

Important information about the application process:

• This position is for Ukrainian nationals only. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
  We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and achance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled I am an employee to be redirected to NRCs internal careers site.
• When creating your profile include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note this rolled advertised on a rolling basis until 11/06/2025