The Tina Hydropower Development Project, on behalf of the Solomon Island Government, is recruiting for an experienced Environmental & Social Safeguards Manager. This is a full time Position based in Honiara, Solomon Islands for an initial period of 2 years with expected opportunity to renew up to a period of 5 years subject to performance. There will be an initial probation period of 6 months. Housing allowance and annual international airfare if applicable will be provided. International and local applicants are both encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the PO’s safeguard team and Consultants to ensure that SIG’s safeguard requirements on the project and financing agreements are fulfilled whilst ensuring capacity development of all national staff including identification of opportunities to participate in training and workshops for professional development.
• Manage the safeguard components of SIG’s contract with the Lenders Technical Advisors and prepare, review and approve all safeguard documentation for all project works to ensure that they remain in compliant to the lender’s requirements.
• Lead the implementation of SIG’s Environmental and Social safeguard plans, namely Cultural Heritage Management Plan, Social Impact Monitoring Plan (including contract for the social baseline survey update), Cumulative Impact Management Strategy and the preparation and implementation of the Reservoir Management Plan.
• Monitor THL safeguard and labour obligations through consultation with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management (MECCDM). This will involve designing a monitoring plan with MECCDM, Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) and the concessional financiers.
• Identify and report on ongoing and emerging environmental and social risks, and work with appropriate parties to ensure delivery of E&S project outcomes.
• Review THL basic and detailed design submissions, and construction method statements, for compliance with THL’s safeguard obligations under the Safeguard Documents.
• Manage the implementation of the SIG safeguard obligations. This includes supervising staff in the implementation of the land Acquisition and resettlement action plan, gender action plan, environmental and social management plans.
• Continue to manage SIG’s social obligations related to the project’s land arrangements ensuring that the 5 land tribal cooperatives are well administered, the Tina Core Land Company (TCLC) continues to fulfil its obligations under the Land lease agreement, work with the traditional landowners to reach an agreement to prepare and implement a plan for the protection and conservation of the project’s upper catchment.
• Provide guidance on the application of safeguards required under the IDA Community Benefit Share Pilot Project II.
• Support the project communication team in the preparation of project fact sheet for media releases, facebook posts, website articles, and radio segments etc. as relevant to health or environmental and social issues.

*for the full list of responsibility, duties and outputs, the applicants may request the Terms of Reference (TOR) by sending an email to the Project office; office@tina-hydro.com

Required qualification & experience:

• University degree in environmental management, social sciences, environmental law or similar, with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience.
• Extensive experience preparing or reviewing safeguard documentation including Environmental and Social Impact Assessments or environment and social management plans.
• Extensive experience implementing or monitoring compliance with environmental or social safeguard documentation, with experience in infrastructure and/or hydro projects preferred.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, and proven tenacity to influence developers or private stakeholders to achieve safeguard outcomes.
• Ability to navigate a complex project, work to deadlines and establish procedures for monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to manage a team, build professional skills, and set and monitor tasks and sub-projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including in a culturally diverse or multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to recruit, engage and manage external contractors.
• Experience in community consultation or engagement, with experience in Solomon Islands or Pacific context preferred and ability to speak or willingness to learn Solomon Islands’ Pidjin.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on novel challenges, and a passion for development project delivery.
• Ability to review and manage contracts and advise on corporate governance obligations.
• Familiarity with Solomon Islands’ environment and land laws and environmental consents beneficial.

Application:

Full Curriculum Vitae and application letter detailing suitability for the position to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification
P O Box G37
HONIARA
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Email: CVehe@mmere.gov.sb

Also please send a copy to the Project office:

Project Manager
Tina Hydro Project Office
Level 1 Anthony Saru Building,
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS
CC email to: office@tina-hydro.com
Applications close May 29th, 2024, 16:30 Solomon Islands Time