Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Projects Directorate is generally responsible for the quality of the projects financed by the Bank from a technical, environmental, social and economic perspective. You will be in charge of the preparation of projects, mobilizing technical assistance where required, appraisal of projects to be approved by the Bank’s governing bodies; and the monitoring of project implementation, all in accordance with Bank standards and requirements. You will also provide sectoral policy support and participate in related cross cutting activities as required.

Accountabilities
• Assist in the identification and screening of new projects that can be considered for EIB financing in the countries in which the Bank operates, in particular, projects qualifying as Blue Economy and as COI (Clean Oceans Initiative) and SOS (Sustainable Ocean Strategy) in Eastern Africa.
• Follow and support the development of the solid waste sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and prepare briefings on key issues and strategic developments relevant for the Bank
• Assess the technical and operational viability, environmental sustainability, permitting aspects, and socio-economic issues of projects and programmes in the countries in which the Bank operates.
• Contribute to the overall appraisal of investment proposals for bank lending and monitor approved operations during the implementation stage, including through deployment of external consultants.
• Draft the relevant aspects of the investment proposals for Bank lending and monitor approved operations during the implementation stage, including through deployment of external consultants.
• Continuously update technical expertise in key areas of expertise and contribute to knowledge exchanges at various levels as required.
• Contribute to sector studies, lending policy papers and other analyses in support of the Bio-economy Division and wider Bank activities as required.
• Liaise with and support other Divisions and experts involved in EIB ocean related activities.
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office, build relations in relevant area of expertise with key external parties (e.g. international financing institutions, government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc);
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office/HQ, represent the EIB at events, for example regular sector meetings, conferences or meetings with International Financial Institutions (IFIs);
• Provide input to appraisals, monitoring reports, project completion reports and project briefings to management in close coordination with the Departmental Social Specialist;
• Provide input to the preparation of sector related presentations for the Head and/or staff of the Nairobi Hub;
• Participate in the general activities of the Nairobi office, including internal meetings.

Qualifications
• University degree in a relevant Engineering or Environmental discipline (e.g. civil or environmental engineering, environmental science) or other closely relevant fields.
• Master’s degree or equivalent would be an advantage and a multidisciplinary background an asset.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the solid waste management and/or relevant environmental sectors.
• Proven knowledge and/or direct experience of the following:
• Identification and preparation, review and appraisal of solid waste management (mandatory) and other blue economy related projects (advantage)
• Work experience in Africa is considered an advantage
• Review and appraisal of projects in blue economy / waste related sectors and in particular ocean plastics reduction are considered an advantage
• Procuring and managing external technical assistance (advantage)
• Experience in wastewater and/or storm water management (advantage)
• Excellent knowledge of English is mandatory
• Other languages are considered an advantage
• Solid IT (standard Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills.

Competencies
• Achievement Drive: Sets challenging, ambitious but realistic goals for self or others, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals
• Change Orientation: Can take different roles when the situation requires; come up with alternative ways of doing things / working methods; tries new ways of doing something in response to new developments
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team with colleagues and across organisational boundaries, based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns.
• Values learning from others' input and expertise; looks for shared interests across the team and mutually beneficial solutions

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and Motivation Letter to EIB.nonEUrecruitment@weareams.com 


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