Environmental, Health, Safety and Safeguards Specialist

Consultancy Description

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety and Safeguards Specialist looking for dynamic and flexible project opportunities? RMTeam International, an international consultancy company working with major development and humanitarian actors, is seeking qualified freelance Environmental, Health, Safety and Safeguards Specialist who are interested in being part of a pool to support high-quality TPM services across various sectors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Why Join Us? Collaborate with us on impactful projects that contribute to development and humanitarian goals. This consultancy-based arrangement allows you to work on diverse assignments, bringing your expertise to key international initiatives while maintaining flexibility.

Consultancy Type: Short-Term Assignments/Deliverables-Based Contracts (a certain number of days per month based on specific task assignments)

Location: Iraq (Sinjar or Baaj are preferred, remote within Iraq is also an option) 

Roles and Responsibilities:

As part of our consultancy, you may be engaged for specific assignments involving:

• Play a key role in managing this TPM project by being a member of “the senior management of the monitoring team” (which includes the Team Leader and the Field Operation Coordinator).

• Participate in managing the Site Monitoring Engineers and provide supervision/consultations regularly, especially using your engineering expertise to identify discrepancies/issues.

• Contribute to the desk review of all the project documents, Environmental, Health, Safety and Safeguards guidelines, technical designs, drawings, specifications, and other guidelines to articulate a comprehensive understanding of the project details and reflect that on the monitoring and verification consultations and team management

• Participate in organizing team meetings and effectively participate in the M&V discussions and preparations

• Participate in capacity-building and training sessions for Site Monitoring Engineers, including training on data collection tools, technical (engineering) observations, field safety, security protocols, data handling and storage, and adherence to research ethics…etc

• Contribute to drafting the data collection tools (checklists, verification reports, surveys…etc.). In addition to piloting and refining the tools to ensure optimum quality deliverables

• Support the site monitoring engineers in their tasks, including how to identify any discrepancies, irregularities, issues, or flags and then make any necessary technical rephrasing/adjustment before reporting the issues/flags to the client

• Effectively use the two adopted communication channels:

      o Internal channel with the monitoring team, including the site monitoring engineers, to instantly receive any issues/discrepancies from the field with photos/videos supporting them

      o External channel with the client: after fully understanding the issues/flags, report the issues/discrepancies to the client in clear statements, using best engineering practices and suggesting relevant and practical recommendations for the corrective measures.

• Review the Daily Verification Reports produced by the site monitoring engineers and share them with the client (in consultation with the Team Leader).

• Offer Environmental, Health, Safety, and Safeguarding reviews and consultation throughout the TPM project cycles, and ensure that all monitored activities comply with the relevant adopted guidelines and standards.

• Contribute to drafting the monthly and quarterly reports to the client

• Upon consultation with the Team Leader, serve as RMTeam focal point when coordinating with the client

• Contribute to the planning of the Monitoring and Verification tasks based on learnings and observations made during the site visits.

• Participate in any other duty/task assigned by the Team Leader that contributes to the success of this TPM exercise.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Water Engineering, Environment, or related field.

• Master's or bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction engineering, …)

• Exceptional comprehension of Environmental, Health, Safety and Safeguards prcess and implementation in the humanitarian sector

• Native level or near-native spoken and written English and Arabic language skills, Kurdish is a plus

• Strong technical understanding of TPM methodologies, concepts, and processes in the Shelter, WASH and Protection sectors, with a long strong experience in humanitarian assistance

• In-depth understanding of the Iraq context (especially Shelter and WASH implementation in Ninewa governorate)

• High level of proficiency in relevant computer programs and software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, managing data on cloud systems)

• Excellent drafting, reviewing, and report writing abilities

• Proven experience in teamwork and positive contributions to problem-solving, suggestions, and recommendations

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Solid understanding of cross-cutting issues (e.g. protection, social safeguarding, gender, safety, conflict sensitivity etc.)

• Ability to meet deadlines within agreed-upon timeframes

• Experience working with TPM, M&E/research firm (desired)

• Experience with remote management with the ability to conduct in-person field inspection visits.

How to Apply: Submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your key qualifications and experience, and at least two samples of previous work (e.g., reports, presentations)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to identify consultants for upcoming opportunities. Selected candidates will be included in RMTeam’s pool of consultants and contacted as suitable opportunities arise.