Vacancies Announcement

Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PENRA)

Projects Management Unit (PMU)

Palestinian Energy and Natural resources Authority/Projects Management Unit (PMU) is seeking to hire

a qualified for full-time Environmental & Social Engineer based in Gaza Strip as follows.

1. Job Title: Environmental & Social Engineer.

Key tasks:

1. Participate actively in site specific assessment of the project locations in order to determine the

applicable Environmental and Social Instruments.

2. Participate actively in the stakeholder’s engagement and provide inputs to Environmental and Social

instruments.

3. Supervise and monitor the contractor’s compliance to OHS and labor management Procedure.

4. Ensure effective engagement with the stakeholders and manage the information disclosure as per the

Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).

5. Assist on the supervision and monitoring of the adequate implementation of Environmental and Social

specific instruments.

6. Assist on the preparation of regular Environmental and Social Compliance Reports (ESCR) on

compliance status with the project documentation.

7. Coordinate with the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA) for any additional project requirements.

8. Follow up and update the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

9. Assist on providing the environmental and social training and public awareness campaigns.

10. Produce reports in a manner understood by non-technical people for effective dissemination purpose.

Produce relevant summary documents in Arabic language for dissemination in local levels.

11. Assist on the preparation of reports to be submitted to the PMU Manager as a follow-up on the

implementation and monitoring of the sub-projects.

12. Undertake other duties as per the requirements of the project or as directed by the Environmental and

Social specialist.

Required Qualifications:

1. Minimum B.A. degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, or Environmental and Occupational

Health.

2. Minimum 2 years experience in conducting environmental and social assessments.

3. The applicant should be resident of the Gaza Strip

4. Preferable experience in the field of electrical engineering and environment.

5. Experience in dealing with complaints systems.

6. Fluent English Language (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is a must.

7. Good experience in producing reports is required

8. Ability to communicate effectively, understand community and stakeholder perspectives and

vulnerabilities and to engage with project affected people and project management teams positively and

constructively

9. Knowledge of the project area and the communities in particular Gaza strip.

10. Have very good computer skills in general and especially in MS Office package (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).

11. Knowledge in the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework is a plus.

12. Knowledge of Palestinian existing laws, policies and regulations in environmental.

Interested eligible candidates should submit personally their CVs with a cover letter (in English) and all

supporting documents (University and experience certificates) no later than Tuesday, 14 th December,2021

to the following Email address: ( Hr@penra.pna.ps ).

PS: We will accept only the CVs of qualified candidates.

NOTE: PENRA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and promotes equal employment

opportunities to all employees and applicants in recruitment and professional advancement regardless of

age, sex, gender, religion, ability, marital status, family responsibilities, etc.

Eng. Zafer Milhem

PENRA Chairman