The Institute of Green Growth Solutions (IGGS) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced
individual to fill the position of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist position.

Job Brief -Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist

The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for leading the programmes of environmental
assessment and stakeholder engagement activities as directed by the Chief Executive Officer. The
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist shall perform, oversee, and support the
performance of the following specific tasks:

• Lead IGGS implementation, reporting, and periodic updates to the program’s Environmental Audit Environmental Mitigation and Environmental Monitoring Plans.
• Lead IGGS work planning development, activities, communications, and progress reporting on environmental and social impact aspects of the IGGS activities.
• Support environmental and social impact screening and provide environmental and social soundness recommendations for project transactions and IGGS non-transaction activities, as applicable.
• Obtain 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.
• Researching of country specific environmental and social regulations and climate impacts
• Researching and developing materials regarding land tenure and resettlement per international guidelines and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess 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 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

How to Apply

Kindly forward an updated CV, Cover Letter and Salary Expectations to iggs.jobs@gmail.com with
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist –IGGS as the subject.
Job Location: Accra
Status: Full Time.
Closing Date: Two weeks after date of publication.