Job Description

The Institute of Green Growth Solutions (IGGS) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced individual to fill the position of a Senior Environmental Researcher

Job Brief

The Senior Environmental Researcher will be responsible for leading the programmes of environmental assessment and stakeholder engagement activities to fulfill its commitment and support in response to climate change challenges as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

He/She shall perform, oversee, and support the performance of the following specific tasks:

• Leads strategic partnership and resource mobilization in area of climate change and energy and adaptation.
• Lead in work planning development, activities, communications, and progress reporting on environmental and social impact aspects of the activities at the Institute of Green Growth Solutions.
• Support environmental and social impact screening and provide environmental and social soundness recommendations for project transactions and IGGS non-transaction activities, as applicable.
• Obtain Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) information during the feasibility and development stage of selected transactions.
• Conduct trainings and capacity building efforts on ESIA transaction support.
• Work with IGGS outcome leads to identify gaps in environmental management capabilities of stakeholders and partners.
• Help provide environmental and social soundness guidance to partners, private sector investors and developers.
• Support Climate Change and Risk Management project activities.
• Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of resource mobilization strategy related to climate change and environment programmes/projects.

Required Skills or Experience

• Possess a Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, climate change, sustainability, energy or any other relevant fields and must be a member of a professional body.
• Minimum of 5 years in experience in climate change, undertaking Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) assignments including Environmental Audit.
• Familiarity with environmental policies and demonstrate technical understanding and ability to interpret environmental assessment documents.
• Analyze and prepare report sections on the baseline conditions of the ESIA which includes qualitative and quantitative evaluation whenever applicable.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to write, communicate, and prepare engagement materials clearly in English