Hiring Department/Unit:  Technical Department (Planning Unit) [Closed]

 Job Description

We are currently looking for a qualified Assistant Environmental Officer with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our Planning and Development Unit in the National Roads Authority. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent diploma) plus 2 years of minimum professional experience in environment, Natural Resources Management, climate, or any other directly related disciplines. Experience in conducting environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, reporting, policy making, and planning, and any other necessary environmental issues.

Qualifications and skills

• The Candidate should be a bachelor’s degree holder (or equivalent diploma) plus 2 years of minimum professional experience in environment, Natural Resources, climate, or any other directly related disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated by past professional experience such as drafting technical reports, preparation of communication products, speaking engagements, etc.
• Excellent computer skills.

General professional experience

• At least 2 years of general professional experience in the environment, and/or climate sector, including transport-related policies and best practices.
• Specific professional experience
• Impact of infrastructure on the environment (e.g. undertaking of ESIAs) studies and modeling of the impact of climate change and (extreme) climate events on transport infrastructure (e.g. climate vulnerability risks assessment)
• Integration of environmental and climate aspects in the planning of construction/rehabilitation/maintenance of infrastructures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental Assistant Officer is expected to conduct the following range of duties:

• Assist Environmental Officer will support the Environment Officer in the execution of his/her duties as specified in the ToR.
• Assist the Environmental Officer on the assessment of environmental projects on the ground.
• Providing advice and assisting the NRA on issues related to the environment in carrying out projects with potential environmental impacts.
• Assist the Environmental Officer on the evaluation of the performance of projects and public awareness levels.
• Assist the Environmental Officer in carrying out impact assessment for environment awareness projects.
• Assist the Environmental Officer in identifying and planning environmental-related activities.
• Analyzing environmental matters, writing reports, and showing orderly and safe management of all environmental-related records.
• Any other duties may be assigned by the Planning Manager or Technical Director.

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating.
• High attention to detail and eye for technical excellence.
• A positive attitude that focuses on improving teamwork and cooperation at all times.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency.
• Ability to work without excessive supervision.
• Ability for self-checking & correction of work.
• A team player.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an attractive package that includes:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive allowance
• Medical insurance cover
• Authority’s gratuity scheme