Disaster & Climate Resilience Improvement Project (DCRIP)

Date : Jun 2017 - Present

<div><p><span lang="EN-GB">I have over </span><strong><span lang="EN-GB">15</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB"> years work experience in water, sanitation, environmental assessment, conservation and related sectors by providing technical and scientific support in different organizations. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">Job Responsibilities:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop monitoring and reporting formats.</li> <li>Develop TORs for internal and external monitors.</li> <li> Develop questionnaire and observational sheets.</li> <li> Conduct field visits, interviews and filling of requisite Proforma, provide support to P&amp;DD AJK safeguard teams.</li> <li> Screen sub projects for involuntary resettlement impacts to determine eligibility of the sub-project for financing under the project.</li> <li> Develop and conduct training modules to ensure proper understanding and implementation of resettlement plans.</li> <li> Capacity building plans for relevant SMPs in conformation with PIU staff.</li> <li> Assist PMIC and field staff in the implementation of resettlement plans in the subproject areas in line with guidelines of the World Bank.</li> <li> Conduct trainings on resettlement action plans and social safeguard issues.</li> <li> Coordinate the work of resettlement expert assigned for project. This would include, review and revision of documents and ensuring timely delivery of outputs as agreed between The World Bank and PIU, AJK P&amp;DD.</li> <li> Actively participate in the workshop, seminars, brainstorming sessions and produce positive results towards better realization of social safeguard requirements.</li> <li> Actively engage with the client to support the development of systems to streamline social safeguards management measures.</li> <li> As and when required contribute to the ongoing activities of the safeguard unit.</li> <li>Any other task assigned by the Team Leader.</li> <li>Review subprojects details and visit the subproject sites.</li> <li> Carryout environmental assessment in accordance with the World Bank safeguard policies and ESFM and prepare environmental checklists and classify subprojects have not been yet classified according to World Bank’s environmental categorization criteria.</li> <li> Based on the checklists, Environmental Protection Act, 2000 requirements and World Bank safeguard policies, prepare Environmental Management Plans (EMP).</li> <li> Share the ESMPs with PIU as part of the approval process of subproject.</li> <li> Provide support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for ensuring that EMPs are included in Tender documents.</li> <li> Ensure that all regulatory clearances are obtained before starting civil works for the subproject.</li> <li> Carry out environmental monitoring and ensure that the ESMPs, including all proposed mitigation measures and monitoring programs are properly implemented during the subproject implementation.</li> <li> Support the PMIC in monitoring of subprojects (Hydro Power Projects, PP&amp;H, Irrigations &amp; Forest Sector projects and preparation of Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Reports on prescribed format, to be submitted to the World Bank.</li> <li>Air &amp; Water Quality Monitoring of all sub-projects sites.</li> <li> In case of unpredicted environmental impacts occurring during project, prepare and implement a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).</li> <li> In the case that a Category B subproject needs to have its siting or alignment changed or its environmental classification reconfirmed, review it to determine whether a 144 Annex – 5 supplementary study is required. If so, carry out the study and implement any amendments to the original EMP.</li> <li> Ensure that meaningful public consultations (including both men and women) are undertaken with affected groups and local NGOs. The list of people attending the consultation, time and locations, subjects discussed during consultation are to be recorded in a systematic manner.</li> <li> Support the PMIC in information sharing and disclosure of environmental safeguard documents (including any CAPs prepared in cases of change to original project design) as required.</li> <li> Provide training on environmental management, and health and safety aspects to project staff.</li> </ul> <p><span lang="EN-GB">  Support the PMIC and line departments, in any other tasks as may be required for ensuring compliance on environmental safeguards.</span></p> <p>·         Environmental Awareness Raising Campaign in AJ&amp;K.</p> <p>·         Review of Initial Environmental Examination (IEEs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and SEA of different development projects funded by IFC, ADB, WB, OIC, China Three Gorges, IUCN, Haggler Bailly for issuance of NOC’s.</p> <p>·         Environmental Monitoring w.r.t Health, Environment and Safety measures adopted by Proponents.</p> <p>·         Work for the implementation of AJ&amp;K Environmental Protection Act, 2000.</p> <p>·         Solid/Hospital Waste Management</p> <p>·         Monitoring of Hydropower Projects</p> <p>·         Monitoring of Drinking Water Quality</p> <p>·         Checking Compliance of Environmental &amp; Social Management Monitoring Plan</p> <p>·         Research &amp; Development</p> <p>·         Monitoring visits for solving environmental problems such as water and air pollution, waste disposal and public health issues.</p> <p>·         The use of advanced principles of environmental sciences for the protection of wildlife and natural resources as well as human life.</p> <p>·         Inspection of the facilities and programs to assess their compliance with environmental regulations.</p> <p>·         Preparation, review and revision of environmental regulations and recommendation reports for monitoring environmental programs.</p> <p>·         Providing consultation on environmental impact of construction projects.</p> <p>·         Producing risks assessment on subjects such as potential impact of construction site on ecosystems.</p> <p>·         Monitoring new environmental legislation and considering its implications for the organization.</p> </div>