CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES LESOTHO
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist
Reports to: Project Manager Economic Inclusion Program
About Catholic Relief Services (CRS):
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health and nutrition, WASH, agriculture and food security, education, microfinance, peacebuilding and Integrated Catchment Management (ICM).
CRS Lesotho country program is currently seeking qualified, experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated candidates for a Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist position to support Implementation of an Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) under the anticipated Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project.
Job Summary:
The Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for management and mitigation of social and environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of the project, as well as for quality assurance of all processes across all project service areas.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Analyze capacity gaps of the project staff, partners, beneficiaries and other key stakeholders in regard to Environment and Social Safeguards.
- Develop clear and comprehensive project guidelines on Environment and Social Safeguards in line with the national and international regulations and standards; and ensure endorsement by the client (MoGYSCA&SD) and the donor (World Bank).
- Develop relevant Environment and Social Safeguards training material for respective groups of the EIP stakeholders.
- Train the project staff, beneficiaries and other project key stakeholders on project environment and social safeguards guidelines.
- Monitor compliance of environment and social safeguards guidelines across all the project components and implement appropriate corrective measures where necessary.
- Ensure integration of social issues in all stages of Economic Inclusion Program life cycle.
- Compile progress and training reports for environment and social safeguards component in a timely manner and share with the project Manager and other key stakeholders,
- Support development of the project annual implementation plan and budget and ensure that environment and social safeguards activities and budget allocations are relevant and adequate.
- Ensure human rights-based approaches (HRBA) are incorporated in all project activities and carry out regular monitoring
Education and Experience
- The Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist must have at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Applied Social Science, Environment Science or other related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Environment and Safeguards field in Lesotho.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Required Languages – Excellent written and spoken Sesotho and English
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Submission:
Please note that the position is only open to applicants who are Citizens of Lesotho. Interested Basotho candidates should submit their CV and cover letter indicating salary expectations, no later than 6th April 2023 at 14:00 by email to [email protected] with the subject line ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST. If the subject line does not indicate the position, the applicant will not be considered.
HARD COPY APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please be advised that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, all successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and their personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate their behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer