Vacancy Announcement
The Institute of Green Growth Solutions (IGGS) is looking for a qualified and highly
experienced individual to fill the position of a Senior Climate Change and Environment Officer
position.

Job Brief – Senior Climate Change and Environment Officer
The Senior Climate Change and Environment Officer will lead a number of climate change and
environment projects in Ghana and internationally.

He/she is responsible for identifying environmental issues, recommending solutions, and
ensuring compliance with government, and local regulations with respect to Environment and
Climate Change.

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

• Coordinate all environmental aspects relating to environmental monitoring, to ensure all related environmental policies, procedures and standards, Ghanaian laws and regulations are complied with at all times.
• Implements and maintains the Environmental Management System (EMS) for the effective deployment of environmental programs.
• Develops and executes programs to ensure regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner, and that environmental risks are successfully managed.
• Conduct site assessment and ensure integration of climate change and gender into programs
• Assist in the site visits of regulators as well as third party auditors.
• Lead project team in baseline monitoring and related studies tied to data collection.
• Address and coordinate emerging environmental issues through engaging in stakeholder meetings and other forums.
• Lead in work planning development, activities, communications, and progress reporting on environmental and social impact aspects of the activities of the organization
• Support environmental and social impact screening and provide environmental and social soundness recommendations for projects

Qualifications

• Possess master’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, environmental engineering, climate change, sustainability, energy, or any other relevant fields and must be a member of a professional body.
• Minimum of 5 years’ 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

How to Apply
Kindly forward an updated CV, Cover Letter and Salary Expectations to iggs.jobs@gmail.com with
Senior Climate Change and Environment Officer as the subject.
Job Location: Accra
Status: Full Time.
Closing Date: Two weeks after date of publication.