Environmental and Social (E&S) Safeguards Specialist Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Port Moresby, National Capital District (Job ID 41889)

Description

Seeking an experienced Environmental and Social (E&S) Safeguards Specialist to play a key part in the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP).

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Based in Port Moresby, PNG
• Be part of an impactful program
• Seeking an experienced Safeguards Specialist

Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) finances quality, climate resilient infrastructure projects in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The AIFFP partners with governments, as well as the private sector, to design high-impact, energy, water, transport, telecommunications and other key infrastructure projects. All projects focus on high-quality investments with robust social and environmental safeguards to maximise development outcomes.

The AIFFP is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from Tetra Tech (the Support Unit). The AIFFP Support Unit provides advice and services to support the delivery of the AIFFP and its objectives.

This role will work closely with the AIFFP Safeguards team. The Safeguards team is responsible for overseeing environment and social safeguards throughout the project cycle for all AIFFP investments. The team works closely with project partners to understand and manage environment and social risk on AIFFP investments and set them up to go beyond do no harm and create lasting impact.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of PNG Power Limited (PPL)'s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), including preparations for ongoing monitoring and reporting to demonstrate its effectiveness
• Work closely and in consultation with AIFFP and the project safeguards leads, assessing, overseeing, and supporting the implementation of the AIFFP's safeguard systems and practices on assigned energy and ports investments
• Developing and delivering safeguards training
• Liaising and coordinating on safeguard policy issues between project teams and the wider AIFFP safeguards team
• Provision of technical advice or guidance on the safeguard risk considerations as guided by AIFFP frameworks
• Proactively identifying opportunities for value addition through E&S improvements and initiatives

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in environmental or social sciences and management, environmental economics and policies, social development, or other relevant discipline
• Significant professional experience in managing social and environmental risks in large infrastructure projects in PNG
• Prior experience in ESMS implementation
• Good facilitation and coordination experience, high-level stakeholder engagement and multi-agency experience
• Knowledge and demonstrated competence in operationalizing the safeguard frameworks of other multi-lateral financiers including experience in leading and/or managing the following in projects settings: environmental and/or social impact assessment of projects, land acquisition and involuntary resettlement, understanding project impacts on vulnerable and marginalised groups, stakeholder engagement and consultation, and social investment interventions, etc.
• Ability to communicate in English and Tok Pisin

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How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before Sunday 12 May 11:59 PM AEST

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.

Project opportunity

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Infrastructure (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 COZ