DACAAR is a non governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff of whom 05 are expatriates. Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Empowerment

The Environmental Safeguard Officer (ESO) primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards within the organization / project. He/she play a crucial role in identifying potential environmental risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring their implementation to minimize negative impacts on the environment. The ESO will involve collaboration with project teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to promote sustainable practices and ensure environmental protection.

Based at the Nangarhar provincial office, the ESO's monthly activity plan includes visits to Laghman and Nooristan provinces. These visits are essential to ensure that the progress of relevant activities in Laghman and Nooristan aligns with the project mandate.

Responsibilities:

• The Environmental Safeguard Officer (ESO) should monitor and enforce compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations, permits, and standards applicable to the organization or project.
• In close coordination with the line manager the ESO should prepare comprehensive visit plan for visiting the other CRLP provincial / districts offices on periodically basis.
• When requires the ESO should conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental audits, and risk assessments to identify potential environmental hazards, evaluate their significance, and propose mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans (EMPs) and safeguard measures to minimize and mitigate environmental impacts resulting from organizational activities or project operations.
• Implement monitoring programs to assess compliance with environmental standards and track the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Prepare regular reports and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations.
• The ESO should collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities, governmental agencies, and NGOs, to ensure effective communication, consultation, and integration of environmental considerations into decision-making processes.
• The ESO should assess feasibility of the projects implementation in field practical considering to environmental social safeguard regulation before project survery conducting by field engineers.
• The ESO should timely explain the projects negative list to the Field Engineers and ensure these staff understand the different between the positive and negative projects.
• Make sure the E&S documents are attached with tender document.  
• The ESO should regularly monitor the CRLP Environmental Social Mitigation Plan (ESMP) and ensure the implementation and reporting. 
• Conduct pre-meeting with staff and communities about project risks and E&S impacts.
• Brief explanation to contractor in Pre-bid meeting about E&S Issues and general policies.
• The ESO should provide training and awareness programs to project staff and contractors on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of environmental stewardship within the organization.
• The ESO should identify opportunities for continuous improvement of environmental performance. Recommend and implement innovative solutions and technologies to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impacts.
• The ESO should develop emergency response plans and procedures to address potential environmental incidents, such as spills, leaks, or accidents. Coordinate response efforts and ensure appropriate actions are taken to mitigate environmental damage.
• The ESO should stay updated with emerging environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise management on regulatory changes and assist in adapting organizational policies and practices accordingly.
• The ESO must strictly follow the organization's existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
•  Any other tasks are given by the Supervisor..

Education/ Qualification and Employment Benefits                                                

Education: Bachelor degree (BSc) in Social Environmental science, Civil Engineer or related field is required.

Experience: At least three (3) years of relevant experience in Community Driven Development (CDD) projects. Familiar with community-based environmental safeguarding.

Other qualifications’ an advantage:

• Familiarity with international standards and best practices in social safeguarding, such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of social impact assessment methodologies and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of gender and social inclusion principles and their application in development projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address social risks and impacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using social assessment tools and software.
• Certification or training in social impact assessment or social safeguard management is a plus.

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Indicating the Vacancy Announcement number and the title of the post applied for in the subject line will not be considered. 
•  DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, acbar website www.acbar.org/; jobs.af website www.jobs.af / and DACAAR Main Office kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women, people with disabilities and members of minority communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org