World Bank Fresh Job Recruitment 2017 (4 Positions)

World Bank Fresh Job Recruitment 2017 (4 Positions)

World Bank Latest Jobs Recruitment 2017: Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment in the available positions below. Interested candidates should forward their CVs/Resumes using the guide on this page.

The World Bank is supporting the Government of Nigeria and the Oyo State Government to prepare the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) that aims at developing a long term flood risk management frame work by initiating risk as assessment, community awareness and providing enough flexibility in the project design to make changes based on learning. Fresh Job Recruitment at The World Bank.

World Bank is recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Environmental Safeguard Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Responsibilities: The scope of the work for this assignment will primarily be to assist the Environmental Safeguard Specialist (ESS) in the following areas which include:

• Coordinating and facilitating the work of consultants engaged to carry out environmental impact studies;
• Collation of appropriate performance and monitoring indicators to input into the Monitoring and Evaluation (MS/F) Framework of the project;
• Preparation of TORs for a range of Environmental safeguards instruments and consultations;
• Ensuring that environmental management clauses are inserted into bidding/binding contract documents to ensure compliance;
• Ensure site specific environmental and social impact assessment reports are prepared, consulted upon and disclosed in country and in the World Bank;
• Review environmental safeguards documents prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with relevant safeguards policies of the Nigerian Government and the World Bank;
• Prepare internal environmental guidelines for the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of environmental and social impacts required by various safeguards instruments;
• Undertake any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in the Terms of Reference and those that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for the achievement of the overall project objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized

• Post graduate degree in Environmental Management/Science, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Social Protection or other relevant fields;
• At least 10 years of work experience in the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EiAs) /Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) / Environmental Audits (EAus) reports for donor funded agencies.

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental and social safeguards compliance documents related to the infrastructure sector.
• Experience in carrying out stakeholders consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguard training workshops/seminars.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to environmental and social issues in infrastructure sector such as Urban Flooding, Urban Transport, Urban Water, Energy etc.
• Previous working relationship with the EA department of Nigeria FMEnv will be a distinct advantage.
• Evidence of being able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and to tight delivery deadlines.
• Candidate must be computer literate and should have excellent spoken and written English language skills.
• Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Literacy in Geographical information systems (GIS) is recommended.

Remuneration
This shall include the professional fees and other reimbursable expenses. Payment shall be based on 12 months equal installment duration of consultancy contact.

Job Title: Contract Management Expert
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Responsibilities: The Contract management expert will assist to fast track the activities relating to Civil Engineering works of the project, in addition, other duties include:

• Assist in carrying out all technical activities according to the project programme of work and in line with World Bank procurement.
• Carrying out the engineering assignment in accordance with the highest standard of professional and ethical standards and codes of practices.
• Participating and providing technical support that is aimed at reviewing the status of the project as regards to Hydraulic and infrastructural activities.
• Undertake any other additional risk or responsibility that may be assigned by the project coordinator for the achievement of overall project objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized

• Must possess a minimum of (B.Sc/B. Eng.) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Hydraulics.
• Post Graduate Degree in the above areas will be an added advantage. Must be a member of relevant Professional Body.

Knowledge/Experience

• Must possess at least 10 years’ experience in design and or supervision and quality assurance of major infrastructure works such as Dams, and other flood control management.
• Being able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in Hydrology and Hydraulic works.
• Possess Local and International knowledge of the assignment.
• Proven experience in Contract Management, particularly FIDIC contracts.
• Previous experience in the design, implementation, and supervision of Hydraulic structures.
• Excellent knowledge of English language, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of project preparation appraisals and production of working drawings.
• Computer proficiency (Satellite based Mapping Software WatercAD, Pond cale, HEC-RAS, Windows. MIS Excel etc.

Job Title: Procurement Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Responsibilities: The Consultant is expected to participate in the procurement of goods. works and selection of consultants under the Project which shall be earned out in accordance with the World Bank.

• Support the Procurement Specialist in carting out all procurement activities according to the Project approved annual Procurement Plan.
• Actively participate and provide technical support in meetings that are aimed at reviewing the status of the project as regards procurement.
• In cooperation with the Procurement Specialist and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator prepare regular procurement reports for the World Bank.
• Undertake any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in the Terms of Reference and those that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for the achievement of the overall project objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized

• First degree in one of the following areas: Economies; Engineering, Public Administration or Law.
• Post Graduate degree in the above areas will be ten added advantage.

Knowledge/Experience

• Excellent knowledge of English language, written and spoken.
• Computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office, Internet Explorer, MS Excel.
• Trained on procurement in World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures.
• Previous experience in public procurement, business or public administration.
• Being able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A team player, abilities to communicate, negotiate, analyze, elaborate and present reports and statements.
• Knowledge of international organizations/agencies and national public procurement regulations and procedures.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience of directly handling/managing procurement activities under World Bank funded projects.

Job Title: Communication Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Responsibilities: The Communication Consultant’s responsibilities shall be primarily to assist the Communication Specialist in the following areas which include:

• Advise the PIU with steps towards the branding of IUFMP.
• Support the project with strategically engaging targeted stakeholders through Social Media.
• Support the PIU by increasing stakeholder understanding of the project to ensure key reforms are pushed through.
• Support the PIU in planning community mobilization activities for sensitization and to promote ownership among beneficiaries of the project.
• Working to help develop a broad framework for the engagement of Stakeholders by creating awareness and educating them on the project objective and implementation processes.
• Support the Communication Specialist and the PIU with implementation of communication activities such as media training and orientation, project visibility, media consultations, client relations, etc.
• Undertake any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in time Terms of Reference.

Qualifications/Specialized

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Sociology, Psychology or any of the Social Sciences.

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in Development and Strategic Communications or 12 years post-qualification experience in the print or electronic media, social and community mobilization, public relations or advertising.
• Some knowledge of flooding and environmental issues.
• Computer literacy and expertize in ICT and Social Media platforms is required.
• Fluency in the local language within the state (Yoruba) would be an advantage.
• Good writing and oral communication skills as well as ability to organize events and functions.
• Demonstrated ability for teamwork.

Remuneration
This shall include the professional fees and other reimbursable expenses. Payment shall be based on 12 months equal installment duration of consultancy contact.

Application Deadline:
31st August 2017.

World Bank Latest Jobs Recruitment 2017

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to include Curriculum Vitae and Photocopies of credentials (Signed and Sealed) with valid email address and phone numbers which should be addressed and delivered to:
The Project Coordinator,
Project Implementation Unit,
Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project,
2nd Floor, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Building,
State Government Secretariat,
Agodi – Ibadan,
Oyo State.