Position details

Vacancy id VAC-36432
Job title VAC-36432 Environmental and Social Risk Management Specialist
Location Multiple locations across Somalia
Apply by 13-Oct-2025
Start date 01-Nov-2025
Duration 11 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor's in 7 (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 7 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in social science (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 7 year/s of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

We support the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. 

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, we offer our partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Has been operating in Somalia since 1995. The Somalia Country Office we manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio across a variety of sectors, including health, rule of law, crisis recovery, and security and justice. Located in Mogadishu, we work with multiple partners including the Governments of Somalia, bilateral and multilateral donors, United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes. Specifically, we are supporting the implementation of multiple Projects as a partner of the Government of Somalia. In these Projects the Government has committed to compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

Role objectives

The Environmental and Social Risk Management Specialist will be responsible for the compliance of -implemented Project activities with the Somali legislatory framework and the World Bank’s ESF, as laid out in the Project-level Environmental and Social instruments (e.g. the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks, the Stakeholder Engagement Plans, the Resettlement Policy Frameworks, the Security Risk Management Frameworks and others).   The specific roles and responsibilities of the Specialist are;

●      Support the preparation of sub-project specific Environmental and Social instruments (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) etc…), based on the requirements in the Project-level Environmental and Social instruments. 

●      Collaborate closely with the respective PIU’s Environmental and Social Risk Management Safeguard Specialist.

●      Submit Environmental and Social instruments to the Government Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and to the World Bank and ensure clearance of the instruments.

●      Implement Environmental and Social risk management capacity building activities for project entities, contractors, workers, and others as required.

●      Monitor and supervise all partners and contractors in the implementation of Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures

Manage social and environmental data collection to monitor against performance indicators in the Environmental and Social instruments 

●      Report non-compliance with the instruments to the Project Manager and jointly develop corrective action plans.

●      Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans by partners or contractors.

●      Collect regular partner and contractor reports on Environmental, Social, Health and Safety measures, and prepare inputs for our clients’ general progress reports to the Government.

●      Engage in community-level awareness raising activities in view of disseminating 

●      information on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment, community health and safety issues and others

●      Conduct stakeholder engagement at sub-project sites and inform sub-project Environmental and Social instruments, pay special attention to consultations of vulnerable groups.

●      Advise the Resident Engineer on Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures and build capacity or raise awareness of the workforce on Environmental, Social, Health and Safety issues as they related to them

●      Raise awareness of the workforce on the Project GRM and available workers’ GRM.

●      If required, administer the GRM at the sub-project sites Liaise closely with local governmental Environmental and Social Specialists, and participate in PIU staff capacity building through knowledge sharing and  on-the-job training on environmental and social risk management  related areas 

     

Perform other related duties as directed by the Project Manager.

Project reporting

The successful assessment of all relevant environmental and social risks and impacts, and the successful mitigation of all risks and impacts.
The Environmental and Social Risk Management  Specialist will report to the Project Manager.

Key competencies

●      A Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies) or  related area is required; a master’s degree would be an asset and may substitute for 2 of the required years of experience

●      Minimum of  7  years of experience in environmental and social risk management 

●      Minimum of 4 years of experience with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)

●      Experience with involuntary resettlement under the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standard (ESS) 5 is desired.

●      Stakeholder engagement  experience is required

●      Good communication skills, fluency in English and report writing skills are required

●      Familiarity and experience with the application of WB safeguards framework in development projects is an advantage

 

C. Language

 

Full working knowledge of English is essential. 

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. (Applicable only for levels ICS-10 and above)

 

 

 

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

 

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles.

 

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

 

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

 

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

 

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team management

This role doesn't have team management.

Further information

Female Candidate are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.