ESIA Expert Job in Nairobi Kenya

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/039/2011

Issued on: 10 Nov 2011

Deadline for Application: 18 Nov 2011

Position Title: ESIA Expert 

Grade Level: Consultant

Duty Station: Nairobi, with travel to Burco (Somaliland) and Galkayo (Puntland)

Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)

Duration: 1 month

Eligible Candidates: Kenyans and Somali nationals 

Anticipated start date: 22nd November 2011

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator/Manager the ESIA expert needs to:

Undertake an environmental screening and scooping for initial environmental evaluation exercise, the following screening criteria of environmental issues will be addressed:-

a) Physical Environment

• Drainage patterns especially in relation to surface water, storm water and other run off related aspects.
• State of underground water sources including quality and production potential and sustainability of wells.
• Soil condition, contamination and landscape alterations/degradation(based on aesthetic aspects) associated with the proposed project.
• Dust, noise and vibration.
• Alternative renewable energy sources and the associated costs.

b) Implications to the ambient environment (natural environment)

• Planted flora and other biotics adjacent to the site and adjacent plots.
• Impacts on adjacent streams and/or dry river beds (pollution indicators, impacts on water flow patterns and quality aspects user interference and contamination.
• Topography, effects on soil and landscape.
• Other pertinent issues.

Considering that there is no town water or sewerage system to the sites identify a reliable source of water and suggest appropriate solid waste and effluent management (Attach drawings, if appropriate)

Minimum qualifications

• Specialization in livestock, water development, rural development or socioeconomic related science at university or post graduate level from a recognized university,
• Registered as ESIA expert with a background a recognized national, regional or international agency.
• Proven training and track record in ESIA of slaughterhouse or related industries with at least 3 years experience in ESIA in the region.
• Ability to work and move in Somalia.
• Computer competent and fluent in English.

Expected Output:

• ESIA Report with appropriate recommendations for H- foods and Mubarak II

To Apply: 

Send your application to: 

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/039/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out). 

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. 

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/039/2011. 

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/039/2011 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100 
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/039/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.


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