Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist for Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent Project (World Bank-Funded)

Who we are

At Itad, we work to make international development as effective as possible to improve more lives, solving global challenges through evidence.  We have done so since 1984. This means giving organizations the information and insight they need to make development work smarter and produce better results. It is complex, meticulous monitoring and assessment work involving many different stakeholders across many different scenarios – exactly the kind of challenge on which we thrive. We work with governments, non-profits, universities, foundations and the private sector to support organizational learning and program adaptation across a wide variety of international development contexts. To learn more about Itad, please visit our website: www.itad.com

Location

Remote or based in Amman, Jordan

Period of Performance and Level of Effort

Period of Performance: June 2025- May 2027 with possibility for 24 month extension

Level of Effort: Part-time

Description

Itad is seeking an expert for an Environmental Specialist for a third-party monitoring program in Yemen funded by the World Bank called the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent Project. This role is contingent on Itad winning the award of the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent project.

The Yemen Resilience, Recovery, and Reconstruction Umbrella Trust Fund (Yemen Fund), established by the World Bank in May 2022, aims to address Yemen’s most pressing resilience, recovery, and reconstruction needs. The Fund finances critical interventions in basic service delivery, economic opportunity, and green reconstruction with a strong emphasis on fiduciary integrity, social inclusion, and compliance with Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. Due to the complex context of Yemen, the World Bank engages Third-Party Monitoring Agents (TPMAs) to verify results, provide oversight, and flag implementation risks.

The Environmental Specialist will provide expertise on the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent team related to environmental safeguard management and assess environmental risks and verify that appropriate mitigation measures are in place and implemented in line with World Bank policies, among other things.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree  in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in environmental safeguard management, preferably in fragile or conflict-affected settings, and ideally with field exposure in Yemen.
• Proven expertise in occupational health and safety (OHS) practices and environmental risk mitigation in infrastructure or development projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental institutions, regulatory frameworks, and issues specific to Yemen.
• Solid knowledge of the World Bank Environmental Safeguards Policies and the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, synthesize information, and deliver quality reports under tight deadlines.

Illustrative Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based environmental assessments of project documents, including Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and other safeguards instruments.
• Review the implementation status of environmental mitigation measures across projects and assess compliance with World Bank environmental safeguards policies and ESF.
• Identify and report on environmental risks and red flags, particularly in relation to pollution management, waste disposal, biodiversity, natural resources, and occupational health and safety.
• Monitor the performance of Implementing Agencies (IAs) in adhering to required environmental standards and provide recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
• Liaise with TPMAs, UN agencies, INGOs, and local counterparts to ensure consistency of environmental monitoring practices and promote cross-learning.
• Provide technical inputs to monitoring reports and contribute to portfolio-wide environmental analytics and knowledge products.
• Support capacity-building efforts targeting Implementing Agencies, TPMAs, and relevant stakeholders on environmental safeguards, ESF implementation, and OHS standards.

If you are interested please apply submitting your CV and daily rate in USD by April 23, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Itad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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