Risk Analyst - Social and Environmental Standards

 Job Opportunity: Risk Analyst - Social and Environmental Standards

Assignment Country: Nigeria

Expected Start Date: August 1, 2024

Sustainable Development Goal: 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Volunteer Category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host Entity: UNDP

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of Assignments: 1

Duty Station: Abuja

Mission and Objectives:

UNDP in Nigeria aims to eradicate poverty through sustainable and inclusive human development. The Risk Analyst - Social and Environmental Standards will ensure compliance with UNDP's Social and Environmental Standards (SES) to protect people and the environment across all programming.

Context:

The assignment will take place in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse society with abundant natural resources, including being Africa's biggest oil exporter. With a large youth population, Nigeria faces various development challenges.

Task Description:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Environment and Energy, and with guidance from the Team Lead, Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU), the Risk Analyst will:

I. SES Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Conduct quality review of early drafts of Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) to ensure proper risk identification.
• Quality assure draft and final SES documentation for projects to meet technical standards.
• Track progress of high/substantial risk projects' implementation of required Social and Environmental Standards.

II. SES Capacity Building

• Conduct a capacity assessment to identify baseline quality of SES documentation and capacity needs.
• Develop and implement an action plan to strengthen implementation of SES.
• Support capacity development, awareness raising, and training for the CO team and partners.

III. SES Knowledge Management

• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain a library of project safeguards documents.
• Prepare an annual report on SES implementation, capturing key lessons learned and recommendations.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 27 - 80
• Nationality: Spanish nationals
• Required Experience: 3 years in quality assurance, capacity development, knowledge management, and social and environmental standards
• Area(s) of Expertise: Development programmes, Natural and life sciences, Energy and environment
• Languages: Fluent in English
• Required Education Level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Competencies and Values:

Accountability, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Living Conditions and Remarks:

The assignment will be in Abuja, classified as a hardship category C station. Nigeria has a diverse population and abundant natural resources. UN staff members are advised to stay only in assessed hotels. The official currency is the Nigerian Naira (NGN).

Inclusivity Statement:

UN Volunteers is committed to diversity and combatting discrimination in all forms.

Note on Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements:

Selected candidates may be subject to vaccination requirements in line with the host entity policy.