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
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
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.
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.