Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Safeguard Consultant

Background:

• Our clients Yemen country office is supporting the rehabilitation & sustainable operation of the Aden Fishery Harbour (AFH), a strategic national facility & key infrastructure for Yemen’s fisheries sector. Located in Aden, AFH serves as a critical hub for artisanal fishing communities, playing a major role in improving local livelihoods, enabling market access & contributing to national food security.

• To ensure that this rehabilitation effort adheres to international & national standards, particular attention is being placed on environmental & social safeguard compliance, including Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). This is essential given the harbour’s complex operational environment & the wide range of stakeholders engaged in its use & redevelopment.

• As part of this effort, site specific Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) will be finalized in phases for the dockyard, fibreglass factory & workshop, quay wall & site works & cold store, aligned with the harbour’s rehabilitation timeline.

Objective of the assignment:

• The current phase of the project focuses on restoring the harbour’s operational functionality, upgrading infrastructure & establishing effective management systems to ensure long term sustainability & improved service delivery.

• Given the nature of the construction works, operational enhancements & the involvement of multiple stakeholder groups, the consistent application of environmental & social safeguards, particularly Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards is critical. To ensure compliance & minimize potential risks, our client is recruiting a dedicated Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Safeguard Consultant.

• The consultant will be responsible for ensuring that all project activities at AFH are implemented in full accordance with our clients Social & Environmental Standards (SES). This includes facilitating inclusive stakeholder engagement, supporting the development & implementation of safeguard instruments such as ESMP's & Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs) & ensuring that environmental & social risks are systematically identified, mitigated & monitored throughout the project lifecycle.

• The consultant will report directly to the Fishery Harbour Rehabilitation & Value Chain Development Project Coordinator, in cooperation with our clients Safeguard Focal Point for technical oversight.

• Monthly progress reports will include the submission of finalized ESMPs as per the agreed timeline, along with related safeguard monitoring updates.

• Master's degree or equivalent in environmental management, engineering and social sciences, or any other related fields.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the master’s degree. 

• Advanced qualifications or professional training in safeguards, EIA, OHS, or stakeholder engagement is desired.

• Minimum 2 years experience (with bachelor's degree) working in environmental management, engineering & social sciences or any other relevant programs / projects in the field of development, crisis prevention & recovery & / or in a humanitarian setting.

• Field experience in the field of environmental & social safeguard planning & implementation for community based initiatives & projects.

• Has experience in climate adaptation, integrated water resource management & natural resources management.

• Excellent knowledge of safeguard legislations & procedures.

• Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.

• Experience with writing policies & procedures for safeguards & risk management.

• Familiarity with conducting data analysis & reporting statistics.

• Working knowledge of safeguard management information system.

• Has completed relevant trainings or certifications.

• Relevant experience working with an UN agency or other humanitarian agency is desirable.

• Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis / emergency relief management, humanitarian / development environment, early recovery field coordination is an asset.

• Practical experience in environmental & social safeguards & risk management procedures & guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge & experience in the water, climate, land & natural resources management.

• Demonstrated experience with monitoring & evaluation.

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology & applies it in work assignments.

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding & knowledge of the current guidelines & project management tools & utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

• Knowledge of UN system programming is desirable.

• Excellent knowledge of safeguard legislations & procedures.

• Knowledge of our clients program management procedures & policies, including experience with Atlas (resource management system) is an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to establish & maintain effective partnerships in a multi cultural, multi ethnic environment & respects diversity.

• Works collaboratively with colleagues & shares knowledge to achieve organizational objectives.

• Fluency in English & Arabic, both written & oral.

This role has no team management responsibility.

Contract duration & duty station:

• The consultancy will be carried out over a period of 6 months.

• The consultant is expected to be based full time at Aden Fishery Harbour (AFH).

• Specific tasks & timelines will be aligned with the completion of defined deliverables.

• Occasional travel to adjacent project sites or our clients offices may be required, subject to prior agreement.

Other relevant information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Payment terms:

• Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion & submission of the following deliverables as mentioned in this TOR.

• The timeline for some deliverables may be adjusted, submitted earlier or later, with prior agreement & written approval from the Project Coordinator.