Environmental Specialist _ BID Position

Systra

The Role

Overview

Lead environmental strategy, EIAs and compliance for GIS-based master planning projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • compliance monitoring
  • impact assessment
  • management plans
  • regulatory liaison
  • technical reporting
  • stakeholder consultation

Tasks

-Monitor compliance with environmental policies and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle. -Provide expertise in environmental legislation, permitting processes, and sector-specific environmental guidelines. -Organize and participate in stakeholder consultations, environmental public hearings, and disclosure activities. -Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for area development projects, following national/international standards and regulations. -Prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMP), ensuring the mitigation of adverse environmental impacts during both construction and operation phases. -Ensure all project activities adhere to the safeguard policies and standards of both national and international funding agencies (such as World Bank, ADB, etc.). -Contribute to planning and design documents by integrating environmental considerations and recommendations. -Liaise with regulatory authorities, project stakeholders, local communities, and consultants for data collection, permit acquisition, and public consultations. -Prepare and integrate Strategic Environment Plans into urban and regional development projects. -Prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, including guidelines, checklists, and compliance statements. -Advise on best practices for sustainable and resilient urban development, focusing on minimizing environmental impact.

Requirements

  • 10 years
  • eias
  • emps
  • safeguard policies
  • master’s degree

What You Bring

-Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with a strong track record in preparing Strategic Environment Plans, EIAs, and EMPs for area development or urban/regional planning projects. -Proficiency and familiarity with safeguard policies of national and international funding agencies. -Master’s degree in environmental planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.

The Company

About Systra

-Provides engineering and consulting services in transport and infrastructure. -Expands expertise across rail, metro, tram, and bus systems with full-service capabilities from design to implementation. -Solves complex transport challenges with innovative solutions, combining technical proficiency with sustainable practices. -Expands reach into energy, water resources, and utilities sectors.

Sector Specialisms

High-Speed Rail

Metro

Mass Rapid Transit

Tram-Train

Light-Rail Transit

Automated Guideway Transit

Bus Rapid Transit

Rail Infrastructure

Civil Engineering

Tunnels

Bridges

Viaducts

Signalling and Telecommunications

Railway Electrification and Power Engineering

Systems Engineering

Systems Integration

Technical Assurance

Project Management

Construction Management

Strategic Feasibility Studies

Testing and Commissioning

Transport Planning

Master-Plan Development