منظمة امل للإغاثة والتنمية - حماة
Environmental and Social Monitoring Officer (Environmental Engineer)
المراقبة والتقييم
منذ 23 ساعة
متبقي 10 أيام و 5 ساعات

دوام كامل

Environmental and Social Monitoring Officer (Environmental Engineer)

Organization: AMAL Organization for Relief and Development
Project: Nabni – Building for Peace Project
Duty Station: As-Suqaylabiyah and Qalaat al-Madiq (Hama based candidates with extensive field travel to project locations in As-Suqaylabiyah and Qalaat al-Madiq could be considered)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Expected Start Date: asap but no later than 01/01/2027

Important Note: This position is being recruited in anticipation of the proposed project. Appointment and contract issuance are subject to final donor approval and confirmation of project funding.

About AMAL Organization For Relief& Development

Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established and registered in Turkey on 6/6/2014, to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war turned

Position Summary

AMAL is seeking a motivated Environmental and Social Monitoring Officer (Environmental Engineer) to support environmental and social monitoring of infrastructure and service-delivery activities under the proposed Nabni project.

This is a junior-level position intended for candidates with a good technical foundation who are interested in developing practical experience in environmental and social safeguards.

The successful candidate will support site assessments, environmental and social screening, implementation and monitoring of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), contractor compliance, occupational and community health and safety, environmental monitoring and related project documentation.

The position involves regular field visits and close coordination with engineers, contractors, project staff, MEAL colleagues, local stakeholders and service providers.

Environmental and Social Site Monitoring

  • Conduct regular field visits to project sites and monitor implementation of applicable environmental and social requirements.
  • Support environmental and social site assessments and screening of proposed interventions.
  • Assist in identifying environmental, social, occupational health and safety, and community-safety risks associated with project activities.
  • Monitor compliance with site-specific ESMP requirements and agreed mitigation measures.
  • Document observations, non-compliance issues and recommended corrective actions.
  • Follow up with contractors and project engineers on implementation of agreed corrective measures.
  • Maintain organized monitoring records, photographs, checklists and supporting documentation.

2. Contractor E&S Compliance

  • Monitor contractors’ compliance with environmental, social, health and safety requirements included in tender and contract documents.
  • Review the practical implementation of contractor E&S and occupational health and safety measures.
  • Check availability and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Monitor worksite access controls, warning signs, temporary barriers, safe storage and general site housekeeping.
  • Support verification that machinery operators and workers performing higher-risk activities have appropriate competencies and safety arrangements.
  • Monitor worker welfare and labour-related requirements, including working conditions, age requirements, prohibition of forced labour and non-discrimination.
  • Support implementation of requirements related to local recruitment where applicable.

3. Environmental Monitoring

  • Monitor construction waste segregation, temporary storage, transportation and disposal arrangements.
  • Monitor wastewater management and prevention of uncontrolled discharge or contamination.
  • Follow up on dust, noise and other temporary construction impacts.
  • Monitor the safe handling and storage of paints, fuels, chemicals or other materials where applicable.
  • Support identification of environmentally sensitive activities or locations and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Assist the engineering team in considering environmental aspects during implementation and site supervision.

4. Occupational and Community Health and Safety

  • Monitor occupational health and safety conditions at project sites.
  • Check implementation of safe working procedures for activities such as work at height, electrical works, excavation, use of machinery and other relevant construction activities.
  • Monitor measures intended to protect community members, school users, pedestrians and other non-workers from construction-related risks.
  • Support monitoring of traffic-management and site-access arrangements where required.
  • Assist in documenting accidents, incidents and near misses and following up on required corrective measures.
  • Immediately escalate serious environmental, social or safety concerns to the Project Manager and relevant technical focal point.

5. Environmental and Social Documentation

  • Support preparation and updating of environmental and social screening checklists, ESMPs, site monitoring forms and related documentation.
  • Maintain environmental and social monitoring records for each intervention.
  • Support preparation of periodic E&S monitoring summaries and reports.
  • Track corrective actions and maintain a simple action-follow-up register.
  • Assist in compiling E&S documentation required for project reporting, donor monitoring or audits.
  • Support integration of environmental and social requirements into procurement and contractor documentation.

6. Community and Social Monitoring

  • Support monitoring of community health and safety and potential temporary impacts on access to services, properties and public facilities.
  • Support stakeholder engagement activities where environmental or social issues need to be discussed with affected communities.
  • Coordinate with the MEAL team regarding project-related complaints and feedback relevant to environmental or social issues.
  • Support monitoring of inclusive access and non-discrimination in relation to supported facilities.
  • Assist in documenting ownership, use-right and access information required for project due diligence, under the guidance of relevant project staff.

7. Mine Action and Other Site-Safety Follow-Up

  • Support administrative and field coordination related to explosive ordnance risk verification where required.
  • Maintain records of relevant correspondence, assessments and site-clearance or verification documentation.
  • Ensure that unresolved explosive ordnance risks or restrictions are clearly communicated to the project team.
  • The officer will not conduct Non-Technical Surveys, clearance or explosive ordnance disposal activities unless separately qualified and formally authorized.

8. Awareness and Capacity Support

  • Support basic E&S and safety briefings for contractors, workers and project staff.
  • Explain applicable site requirements in practical and understandable terms.
  • Help contractors and field teams understand corrective actions identified during monitoring.
  • Participate in relevant trainings provided by AMAL, Nabni or other technical partners and apply the learning during field monitoring.

competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labor, or potential harm.

In our dedication to children's safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.

SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal's anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere and actively contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through the promotion of positive employee relations.

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