Environmental Specialist - Deloitte

Deloitte is leading a power sector transformation programme which has been established by a development agency to support reform within Ghana’s power sector. The objective of programme is to expand supply of and access to affordable and reliable grid-connected electricity services in West Africa through a range of technical assistance, capacity building, and transactional support to advance Power Africa’s objectives in selected countries in the West Africa region.

Job Description

Direct Report: Chief of Party

The Environmental Specialist will develop an Environment Management System (EMS) and Environmental Manual in addition to conducting a training and capacity building workshop on environmental mitigation and compliance for staff and invited stakeholders such as project developers, financiers, Government of Ghana, and donor organizations.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop an Environment Management System (EMS) and Environmental Manual
• Conduct a training and capacity-building workshop on environmental mitigation and compliance for staff and selected stakeholders
• Work with the team and project partners to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies under Regulation 216
• Provide targeted technical assistance to public sector stakeholders, utilities, and project developers to carry out the environmental examinations, assessment and stakeholder engagement activities, utilizing Power Africa’s Community Engagement Tool, such as public involvement programs, environmental management plans, resettlement action plans, and benefit sharing mechanisms
• Work with the COP and Outcome Leads to ensure ongoing focus on environmental footprint as well as compliance with environmental monitoring activities related to NPSP work

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., B.Eng./B. Tech., etc.) Master’s degree in economics, finance, or other relevant field, particularly in energy sector
• Minimum of 10 years experience

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience conducting environmental work within the region
• Demonstrated experience applying environmental and social safeguards on energy or related infrastructure programs
• Experience working in similar context in West Africa region
• Previous experience with donor agency programs
• Demonstrated experience operating in developing country environments, including conducting technical activities
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent coordination skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently

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