Environment Expert

Position Title: Environment Expert
Location: Delhi
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable based on project requirement and performance)

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Environment Expert to support the implementation of environmental safeguards and compliance requirements for road and large-scale infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, project-specific environmental management measures, and Asian Development Bank (ADB) safeguard requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Assessment & Compliance

• Update the investment program's Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) as required.
• Update and revise the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for project activities.
• Prepare IEEs and EMPs for various project components in accordance with applicable environmental standards and guidelines.
• Ensure project compliance with national environmental regulations and ADB safeguard requirements.

Environmental Management & Monitoring

• Supervise and monitor the implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) across project sites.
• Conduct periodic environmental inspections and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare and submit semi-annual environmental safeguards compliance reports.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and maintain relevant documentation and records.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Support project teams in addressing environmental compliance issues and implementing mitigation measures.
• Facilitate consultations and information sharing related to environmental safeguards.

Project Support

• Assist the Implementation Assistance Specialist (IAS) in preparing periodic financing requests for project components.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental safeguard requirements during project planning and implementation stages.
• Support project management in achieving environmental sustainability objectives.

Experience Requirements

General Experience

• More than 7 years of professional experience in environmental management, environmental safeguards, or related areas.

Specific Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in road sector projects or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in preparing and implementing environmental safeguard documents such as IEEs, EMPs, and environmental monitoring reports.
• Prior experience working on projects funded by multilateral agencies (ADB, World Bank, JICA, etc.) will be an added advantage.