E T Consultant
Description

• During project preparation: screen potential Environmental and Social (E&S) risks & impacts; Determine the appropriate risk classification; Prepare Concept Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS); Conduct thorough assessment of E&S risks & impacts; Review E&S documents available prior to Appraisal; and Prepare Appraisal ESRS.
• During project implementation: supervise project compliance with the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Safeguard Policies as provided in the environmental and social assessment documents and management plans. Participate in project technical discussions and field visits. Review project reports and build effective working relationships with the project implementation agencies to ensure proper implementation of the ESF.
• During both preparation and implementation: go beyond narrow policy compliance to look for opportunities to support clients in achieving the project development goals. Work closely with the project task team and the social development specialist to ensure that projects are implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
• Capacity building: support and build the capacity of the client on the Bank’s environmental safeguard policies and objectives of ESF.

• Provide support in the preparation and implementation of ENV operations in Türkiye. Support the country dialogue and the day-to-day follow up on projects in the three ENV lines of business (Brown, Blue, and Green). This includes, but is not limited to, project preparation, implementation; review of procurement plans and TORs submitted by the client to ensure alignment with the project objectives and consistency with World Bank fiduciary policies; participate in implementation support missions under the guidance of the Task Team Leader and follow up on project progress; elaborate mission aide-memoires and ensure timely execution of missions' action plans.
• As requested by the PM, support ongoing dialogue within the Türkiye Country Management Unit and with the other international institutions in Türkiye.
• Analytical Works: Support ENV’s advisory and analytical works in the ENV business lines, and ESF thematic reviews.

Selection Criteria

• At least Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, environmental science, natural resource management, Geography, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-university relevant professional experience in the environment and natural resources management sector, including proven experience in environment and social risks management, environmental pollution, nature conservation, climate change or/and biodiversity. Candidates of 8+ years will be preferable.
• Knowledge and applied experience of World Bank ESF or similar environmental and social standards of other multilateral development institutions, including environmental institutions and policies.
• Documented field experience in project preparation and supervision, with a focus on environmental and social risks management, working closely with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze environment risks management related data and information, linking those analyses to country development priorities and economic impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish.
• Familiarity with the World Bank Group’s organizational structure, processes, guidelines and procedures will be desirable.
• Strong client orientation with the ability to build an understanding with implementing agency counterparts on the value-added of Bank products.
• Good team player who can work as a member of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, as well as ability to function independently, with a degree of motivation, flexibility and reliability.
• A drive for results while working with limited supervision and under tight timelines. Understanding of the programmatic approach to forests, climate change and natural resources management (in the context of multi-sectoral approaches and the national development plan and using various sources of financing).

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.