USAID\/Jordan Economic Reform Activity (ERA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Environmental Compliance Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scope of Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. POSITION DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   The environmental compliance Advisor will be providing support to the USAID Jordan ERA Activity\u2019s grants program in environmental risk screening and monitoring systems of prospective grant applications. In accordance with the USAID Environmental Code 22 CFR 216, the Advisor will develop applicable mitigating measures for any cases identified that are not in the low-risk category.<\/p>\n

   IEE determination: as Per Section H.2 of the ERA TO1 contract and Section H.18 of the ERA IDIQ contract, ERA TO1 will use the recommendations of the forthcoming IDIQ-level Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Project IEE for TO1 to identify and assess the potential environmental impact of the planned project activities with a view to eliminate or reduce them through appropriate mitigation measures and monitoring protocols.<\/p>\n

   All project activities, including grants, will comply with the recommendations under the IEE, PIEE and the ERA TO1 EMMP and will utilize an environmental documentation form (EDF) for each proposed grant. For activities not clearly identified as categorically excluded, ERA TO1 will prepare a request for approval from the USAID COR and Mission Environmental Officer.<\/p>\n

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   1. DETAILED RESPONSIBLITIES<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The environmental compliance Advisor will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks and responsibilities:<\/p>\n

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      • Coordinate with the focal point from the grantee side to identify any gap in the project description.<\/li>\n
      • Screen proposed grant activities to determine the risk level category associated with the proposed activities, and any potential adverse environmental impacts through desktop research, interviews, or field visits where necessary in accordance with USAID environmental regulations and standards, and all enacted Jordanian environmental regulations and standards.<\/li>\n
      • Ensure completion of all required environmental documentation per Annex A of the USAID Jordan ERA Grants Manual for each grant application, which may include any or all of the following scenarios:\n
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        • Proposal of essential \u2018stipulating conditions\u2019 and\/or mitigation measures to be included in the grant agreement for all activities determined to be of \u2018negligible environmental impacts.<\/li>\n
        • Preparation of an Environmental Review Report (ERR) per USAID Regulation 216 if activities are determined to have \u2018unknown or moderate risk\u2019.<\/li>\n
        • Take part in any discussion, as necessary, with the Mission Environmental Officer<\/li>\n
        • Provide follow-up on the status of the ERRs throughout the implementation of the and by close of the grants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. DELIVERABLES<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             Deliverables for this assignment include:<\/p>\n

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             • Training conducted for technical team members, and selected grantees.<\/li>\n
             • For each prospective grantee application determined to be of \u2018negligible environmental impacts\u2019:\n
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               • A completed Environmental Review Forms (per USAID regulations and the ERA Grants Manual).<\/li>\n
               • \u2018Stipulating conditions\u2019 and\/or \u2018mitigation measures\u2019 to be included in the grant agreement. The stipulating conditions will include both (1) general environmental conditions, applicable to all (2) customized conditions. On exceptional basis, the conditions\/measures must be drafted in Arabic in addition to English.<\/li>\n
               • Report on ERR status by the close of each grant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                 • For each prospective grantee application determined to have \u2018unknown or moderate risk\u2019, or in selected cases of a proposed \u2018high-risk activity\u2019:\n
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                   • A completed Environmental Review Forms (per USAID regulations and the ERA grants manual).<\/li>\n
                   • An Environmental Review Report (ERR).<\/li>\n
                   • Environmental monitoring plan<\/li>\n
                   • Report on ERR status by the close of each grant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                     1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        • \u202fBachelor\u2019s degree in Environmental Engineering, or another relevant field.<\/li>\n
                        • Master\u2019s degree preferred.<\/li>\n
                        • Minimum (10) years of experience in assessing the environmental need.<\/li>\n
                        • A high level of professional commitment is essential. <\/li>\n
                        • Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Jordan\u2019s operating environment.<\/li>\n
                        • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff.<\/li>\n
                        • Strong Arabic and English communication skills (oral and written).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          1. LEVEL OF EFFORT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                             This assignment will require approximately 100 days of level of effort (LOE)<\/p>\n

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                             1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                The assignment will be completed from on\/about February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.<\/p>\n

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                                1. LOCATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                   The assignment will be conducted in Amman. <\/p>\n

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                                   1. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      The Environmental Compliance Advisor will report to the Grants Manager as his\/her Point of Contact (POC). <\/p>\n

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                                      USAID\/Jordan Economic Reform Activity (ERA)<\/p>\n

                                      Environmental Compliance Advisor<\/p>\n

                                      Scope of Service<\/p>\n

                                      \tPOSITION DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n

                                      The environmental compliance Advisor will be providing support to the USAID Jordan ERA Activity\u2019s grants program in environmental risk screening and monitoring systems of prospective grant applications. In accordance with the USAID Environmental Code 22 CFR 216, the Advisor will develop applicable mitigating measures for any cases identified that are not in the low-risk category.<\/p>\n

                                      IEE determination: as Per Section H.2 of the ERA TO1 contract and Section H.18 of the ERA IDIQ contract, ERA TO1 will use the recommendations of the forthcoming IDIQ-level Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Project IEE for TO1 to identify and assess the potential environmental impact of the planned project activities with a view to eliminate or reduce them through appropriate mitigation measures and monitoring protocols.<\/p>\n

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