Background
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The Partnership for Harmonized Operations, Effectiveness, and Navigation in Implementing European Investment Bank (EIB) Resilient Syunik Program (PHOENIX-RESYP) is an EU-UNDP technical assistance initiative aimed at supporting the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia (MTAI), Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Armenian Territorial Development Fund (ATDF), Governorโs office and target municipalities of Syunik province under Resilient Syunik Program (RESYP) programme funded by the EIB.
The overall objective of the Project is to strengthen infrastructure resilience in Syunik province and enhance delivery of accessible public services, including education, health and safe drinking water supply, as well as energy efficiency through support to the proper implementation of the Syunik Resilience Program framework loan provided by the EIB.
The PHOENIX-RESYP Project outcome is to ensure effective planning, operation, and monitoring of schemes financed under the EIB loan enabled through strengthened governance capacity of the MTAI, ATDF and MOF.
The Outputs of the Project are as follows:
Output 1.ย Effective operation management system for implementing RESYP project is in place at the ATDF. Output 2. The ATDF PIU operates effectively, with optimized internal processes and enhanced capacity to manage implementation and procurement functions. Output 3. Quality investment proposals with procurement plan developed and approved by MTAI and ATDF. Output 4. Independent verification and anti-corruption measures are embedded and consistently applied throughout the PIU operations to ensure transparency and integrity across all operations. Output 5.ย Enhanced capacity of ATDF, line ministries, Syunik local government, and communities to identify, prepare, implement, and monitor development operations effectively.Duties and Responsibilities
Environmental and Social Compliance:ย
Ensure adherence toย EIB Environmental and Social Standardsย (ESS), national legislation, and UNDP safeguards across all project activities (health, education, water infrastructure). Review technical designs, procurement plans, and contractor proposals to ensure alignment with EIBโsย Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)ย andย Gender Action Planย (GAP). Support the implementation and periodic updating of the Environmental and Social Management Planย (ESMP), Environmental Impact Assessmentsย (EIA), and Social Impact Assessmentsย (SIA). Maintain a tracking mechanism to monitor the application and effectiveness of safeguard measures across sub-project sites. Collaborate with the Procurement and Contract Management Analyst to screen tender documents for compliance with safeguards and anti-corruption measures.ยRisk Identification and Mitigation:
Identify potential environmental and social risksย in project interventions, including construction activities, community engagement, land use, and waste management. Develop and monitor the implementation of mitigation strategiesย and contingency plans. Conduct site visits to ensure the practical application of risk mitigation measuresย and flag any non-compliance or deviation from standards.Capacity Building and Knowledge Management:
Design and deliverย training programsย and awareness-raising sessions for ATDF PIU staff, contractors, and local stakeholders on: Environmental and social safeguard requirements EIB standards and procedures National environmental laws and regulations and social inclusion practices. Risk mitigation and compliance monitoring Provide ongoing technical guidance to ATDF PIU staff on implementing the Environmental and Social Management Planย (ESMP), Environmental and Social Management Systemย (ESMS), and grievance redress mechanisms. Support the development of internal tools, manuals, or procedures for safeguards management.Stakeholder Engagement:
Support the Community Engagement Analyst in operationalizing theย Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), ensuring vulnerable groupsย (women, refugees, PWDs) are consulted. Assist in implementing and monitoring a functional Grievance Redress Mechanism(GRM) for environmental and social issues, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of community concerns.Monitoring and Reporting:
Conduct regularย field monitoringย to verify compliance with safeguards during construction (e.g., waste management, biodiversity conservation, worker safety). Prepare and submit regular compliance reportsย for EIB, UNDP, and national authorities, including site visit observations, risk assessments, and status of ESMP implementation, highlighting deviations and corrective actions. Contribute to the preparation of donor and EIB reportsย related to environmental and social performance. Track progress against safeguard indicatorsย and maintain proper records of all safeguard-related activities, including permits, inspection reports, consultation records, grievances and audit trails for EIB reviews. Contribute to UNDP/EIB progress reportsย and knowledge productsย on best practices in sustainable infrastructure.Institutional Arrangements:
Theย Environmental and Social Safeguards Analystworks under the supervision of the Project Manager and the overall guidance of UNDP CO Democratic Governance Programme Analyst / Team Leader, and closely collaborates with UNDP CO Programme and Operations Team, PHOENIX Project Analysts as appropriate.ย The incumbent provides effective and efficient implementation of project activities with major focus on ensuring EIB standards, policies and procedures under all pillars of the Project.
Theย Environmental and Social Safeguards Analystwill be given access to relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks under this assignment.
Materials provided to theย Environmental and Social Safeguards Analyst and all proceedings shall be regarded as confidential both during and after the contract term. Violation of confidentiality requirements may result in an immediate termination of contract.
Theย Environmental and Social Safeguards Analystwill be based in Yerevan with frequent travel to Syunik province. S/he will work closely with:ย
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination:ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationยCross Functional and Technical Competencies:
Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Partnership Management and Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding. Negotiation and Influence: Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create โwin-winโ situations.ยRequired Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Science, Law, or related field is required, or; Bachelorโs degree in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:
Applicants with a Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.ย Applicants with a bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience inย environmental/social safeguards for infrastructure projects (preferably with EIB, EU, or UN-funded).Languages:
Fluency in English and Armenian languages is required.Required skills:
Proven experience with EIB, EU, World Bank, ADB or other international development partner standards. Proficiency inย environmental impact assessments (EIAs), social audits, and risk management tools. Experience in working with national environmental legislation and conducting community-level impact assessments in Armenia.Desired Skills:
Ability to design, manage, and report on grievance mechanisms, especially in sensitive or conflict-affected contexts. Proven experience facilitating participatory stakeholder consultations, especially with vulnerable groups, in both urban and rural settings.ย Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)ย guidelines (e.g., ILO, IFC EHS Guidelines), and practical experience in supervising OHS compliance on construction or infrastructure sites. Prior experience with the UN/UNDP.Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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