NIRAS A/S (Denmark) HQ

Environmental-social short-term experts for analyses of lighthouse hydrogen projects and ESIA

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Last update: May 9, 2022 Last update: May 9, 2022

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Deadline: Jun 29, 2022 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: South Africa South Africa
Organization: NIRAS A/S (Denmark) HQ
Job type:Contract, up to 4 months
Languages:
EnglishEnglish
Work experience: Min 5 years
Date posted:May 9, 2022

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Description

We are looking for short-term experts for an expert pool for the GIZ-funded opportunity:
H2/PtX-Market Opportunities for South Africa: Analyses of Lighthouse-Projects and Environmental-Social Impact Assessment. The activities included in this tender are focused on facilitating the realization of renewable H2 PtX-Projects in South Africa, by improving the requirements for companies to participate in a South African H2 economy and the knowledge of relevant stakeholders on potential environmental and social impacts of a hydrogen economy. The consultancy services will include 5 Work Packages:
1) Site Mapping: Map suitable sites for H2/PtX production with a focus on export opportunities
2) Pre-feasibility studies for selected H2/PtX lighthouse projects
3) Environmental and social impacts of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa
4) Handbook on environmental and social impact assessment for H2 project development in South Africa
5) Developer's guide for sustainable H2/PtX projects.

We are expressing our interest in this opportunity.

Tasks of the expert pool:
- Carrying out the tasks in coordination with and under the guidance of the team leader and the project coordinator.
- Presentation of partial results together with the project coordinator and/or team leader.
- Engagement with stakeholders from the environmental and social sector (e.g. affected communities, NGOs, environmental associations, private sector)

Qualifications required:
- university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in Engineering or Environmental Studies or Sustainability Studies or equivalent, in Social Sciences or in Law/ Legal Studies - knowledge of English, C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Professional experience required:
- 3 years of professional experience in sustainable project and the environmental sector - 5 years of professional experience in community participation processes in infrastructure projects or 5 years of professional experience in environmental and social impact analyses - work experience in South Africa desired - experience in development cooperation desired - Team skills, initiative, communication skills, social and intercultural skills, efficient partner- and client-focused working methods, interdisciplinary thinking Please note that we can only contact shortlisted candidates.