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UNDP · Contract
Mar 1, 2026
UNDP seeks a National Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist for a consultancy role in Iraq. The position requires 7+ years of experience in environmental and social safeguards, with responsibilities including ESIA/ESMP implementation, stakeholder engagement, and report writing. The role involves field visits to Basrah and Thi-Qar and requires strong English language skills.
Vacancy Announcement VA No.: UNDP/VA26/23 Position Title: National Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist Duty Station: Home-based and duty station in Iraq, with mandatory monthly field visits to Basrah and Thi-Qar Duration: 15 March 2026 – 14 June 2026 Contract Type: Consultancy Vacancy Date of Issue: 01 March 2026 Vacancy Closure Date: 04 March 2026 National or International consultancy: National TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY 1. CV or P11 Form including 3 references must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate. 2. Proposal/Letter of interest: - Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work. - Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work. Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260301115037/jYAc2ZSuMt3VJRXnCfbk5zT6W 3. To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xm7YAp3NcldU3xEtMur-ThJf_4dc1k5h/view?usp=drive_link 4. Use the English language only. 5. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year) 6. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy. 7. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. 8. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering/science, civil engineering, water resources, social sciences, or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage. Experiences: • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental and social safeguards, ESIA/ESMP implementation, and monitoring of construction/water infrastructure projects. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong understanding of safeguards frameworks (UNDP SES preferred; familiarity with World Bank ESF/IFC Performance Standards is an asset). • Technical familiarity with RO desalination systems and brine management concepts is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated experience in occupational health and safety management and contractor compliance monitoring. • Experience in stakeholder engagement, grievance redress mehanisms, and community-based approaches, including gender-sensitive practice. • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills; ability to produce clear, evidence-based monitoring reports. Language: • Languages: Arabic (fluent) and English (strong working level). #All_Kurdistan_Jobs
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