Deadline: 31 August 2015
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Environmental Specialist based in Beijing, China.
The WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Environmental Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Work closely with the Safeguards Coordinator in Beijing, China who is responsible for assigning safeguards tasks and ensuring quality of the safeguards work in China.
- Ensure the effective integration of environment due diligence as defined by World Bank Group safeguards policies as well as international good practice documents (e.g. Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, Equator Principles) into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG supported projects (environmental lending portfolio, AAA work, etc.).
- Provide expert guidance to clients in the preparation of relevant project cycle documentation including ToRs of environmental safeguard instruments, such as environmental and social assessments; environmental and social assessment frameworks; environmental and social management plans, and supervising their implementation.
- Provide environmental input in project documents in accordance with the Bank operational policies including Project Concept Note (PCN), Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and Decision/Negotiations Packages (including providing assistance with proper Environment Assessment (EA) disclosure procedures and public consultation requirements.
- Facilitate and maintain effective communication with the local partners, NGOs, civil society, the private sector as well as specialized international organizations in line with the Bank’s Disclosure Policy and need to harmonize with clients and other international financial institutions in the region.
- Participate in and/or possibly lead natural resource or environmental management projects and the policy dialog with the government and other stakeholders on environment or natural resources aspects relevant to China and the region, including climate change. This includes coordination with other financiers, review of sector policies, strategies, and legislation.
- Resolve project related aspects with clients related to the interpretation of the Bank safeguards policies, especially the OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment under the guidance of the China Environmental and Social Safeguard Coordinator, the EAP Region Safeguard Advisor, Regional Safeguards Coordinator and the Region Safeguard Secretariat.
- Actively seek to learn World Bank Group procedures, and contribute to their improvement, by participating in training offered, by developing a personal training program, keeping abreast of research and development knowledge in the environment and natural resources sector, and relevant safeguard management process.
- Coordinate and carry out other tasks as requested by the relevant Manager such as for example, contribute to the organization of training or knowledge sharing events, and help the country office staff with various tasks specific to the management of the office.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or related field, preferably with major in one or more of the following areas: environmental engineering, civil engineering or chemical engineering with a focus on pollution control/treatment and management, solid waste disposal and management, environmental cleanup, wastewater treatment and management and air pollution clean-up, environmental monitoring and data analysis, and environmental compliance related to civil engineering or industrial engineering projects.
- Fluency in English is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading).
- Fluency in Chinese is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading).
- Proven teamwork and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- A strong sense of team work and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively in rural provinces of China and Mongolia and possibly to other countries is necessary
- A minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the environment engineering or environmental management sector would be an advantage, but those with outstanding academic qualifications would be considered with less than 8 years or no experience.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit WBG.
