HSTP 16 - Recruitment of Environmental Support Officer (Contract duration is 36 months)

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Republic of South Sudan

Project Name: Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)

Loan/Credit/Grant No.: E287-SS

Assignment Title: Environmental Support Officer

Reference No: SS-MOH-480420-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Juba, South Sudan

• Background

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) has received a grant from the World Bank towards the implementation of the proposed South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP). The HSTP aims to strengthen MoH capacity in management of health services and will contribute to the sustainability of the program. The project is to (i) provides a basic package of health and nutrition services based on the principle of continuum of care throughout the lifecycle (childhood, adolescence/adulthood, pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal period), and among the models of service delivery (including clinical care settings, outreach, and household and communities); and (ii) supports the primary care facilities nationwide with the basic inputs for maintaining their operational capacity.

The project will be implemented under a Project Management Unit (PMU) where technical assistance under the project management component is needed to support aspects such as third-party monitoring, M&E, implementation of Environmental and Social Standards, fiduciary capacity building, etc.

The Ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grants towards procurement of Environmental Support Officer to support Social Safeguards Officer in overseeing implementation of the project social safeguards and ensure the project is being implemented in full compliance with national, WBG’s ESSs and UN ESFs.

• Scope of services

• Support the implementation of ESS measures in accordance with the project’s ESMF and all its instruments i.e. Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Medical Waste Management Plan (MWMP), Resettlement Framework (RF), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Security Risk Assessment Management Plan (SRAMP).

• Monitor project implementation focusing on performance on E&S safeguards instruments and flag any issues or gaps to ensure that IPs and subcontractors comply with the ESHS specifications of their respective contracts, and conduct post review of subprojects issued under the HSTP.

• Participate in trainings and targeted capacity-building to funded and supported partners with the view of enabling them to monitor and evaluate their own activities, gather relevant data and produce relevant reports as per indicators.

• Support in management of mitigation measures and actions emanating from the ESS risk identification process and provide periodic reports of such projects. This involves closely monitoring project activities during implementation through progress reports and site visits to ensure implementation of and adherence to environmental and social impact mitigation measures.

• Guide fellow HSTP staff members and health workers in identifying and designing key ESS indicators for each project component for effective ESS M&E during implementation.

• Work closely with GBV to manage the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and monitor the registry of grievances lodged at the facility and community level, and/or participate in the conduct of investigation and resolution processes of grievances.

• Contribute in the development and improvement of the SES Operations Manual and SES Instruments and other procedures for safe handling and storage of hazardous products.

• Participate in the formulation and execution environmental plans, including environmental assessments such as ESIA/ESMPS, as well as environmental investigations identifying the root causes of incidents such as pollution spills, accidents, or violations of environmental regulations.

• Coordinate with IPs and stakeholders in crafting and enforcing the Environment Management System.

• Undertake any duties or tasks assigned to them by the Environmental Officer.

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six (6) months prior to the date of the advert; (ii) their employment will not create conflict of interest.

• Duration:

The Environmental Support Officer will be contracted for an initial period of twelve (12) months. This period is subject to extension based on satisfactory performance, availability of project funding and project needs. The position shall be based in Juba, South Sudan.

• Qualifications and Work Experience

The individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open National Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The consultant will be selected based on the following criteria.

A. Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or experience public health, environment/ Social Sciences;

B. Professional Experience

• At least a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in project program environmental and social safeguards management in either the public sector and/or projects financed by development partners and at least three(3) years of direct experience a the similar or related position;

• A track record of having worked directly with local communities in development, environment or education projects;

• Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English, and good knowledge of IT processes;

• Related work experience of carrying out similar assignment in South Sudan would be an asset

Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted for interviews.

• The Ministry of Health now invites eligible consultant to express their interest in providing above mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and furnish their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of their academic qualifications. Terms of reference (TOR) for this assignment can be obtain in person or by email at the address given below.

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 Fifth Edition (Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through to Friday).

• Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Monday, June 2, 2025, 17:00 Hrs. South Sudan time.

• Further details of this scope of the assignment are provided in the terms of reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by email address to: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]

The packages must be clearly marked as “Application for Environmental Support Officer” and submitted to the address below:

Address:

The Project Manager

Ministry of Health

Ministerial Complex

POBOX 88

Juba, Republic of South Sudan

Email: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]