Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Specialist - Environmental Management

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project aimed at improving rural access and livelihoods in Yemen. The role provides exposure to complex environmental and social challenges in a fragile state, offering professional growth in safeguard management, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building within the UN system. Environmental Management position is crucial for the Yemen Projects. This role ensures that all projects’ activities comply with World Bank safeguard frameworks and UNOPS requirements, focusing on environmental and social risk management in a challenging conflict context. The specialist will provide technical support, monitor implementation, and build capacity among local partners to promote sustainable and climate-resilient practices. Environmental Management independently manages environmental and social safeguard aspects of the Yemen Emergency Electricity Access Project - Phase II (YEEAP II) , adapting existing policies to meet emerging needs and ensuring compliance with international standards and project objectives. This role involves providing authoritative advice, supervising support staff, and solving complex problems related to environmental and social impacts.