Responsibilities
Within a multidisciplinary team, in close cooperation with other colleagues of the EIB, DG Regional Policy, the EBRD, the KfW and the National Authorities of the beneficiary countries, the EIA specialists will:
- Advise on the conceptual development and structuring of projects, analysis of the alternatives taking into account the environmental considerations;
- Advise on the specific aspects of projects such as compliance with environmental acquis, mainly EIA, SEA and Habitat directives;
- Review the key steps of the implementation of the EIA/SEA procedures; quality of the screening exercise, scoping reports, public consultation process, consultation with other authorities and other Member States in case of transboundary EIA, etc;
- Review and advise about the quality of the environmental impact statements, appropriate assessment etc.;
- Assess compliance with EU environmental legislation and conformity with EU environmental policy;
- Assist in the review, preparation or completion of applications for funding under the Cohesion Fund or the ERDF;
- Develop, through the implementation of model projects, the dissemination of international best practice, and the skills needed to take advantage of EU-grants;
- Address horizontal or thematic issues which are limiting grant draw down capability across a number of sectors or countries, where these are define in the Jaspers Action Plan;
- Share his/her own information and experience in the preparation of projects with other members of the team in order to enlarge the knowledge and competencies of the team;
Qualifications
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in engineering, environmental economics, environmental sciences or other domain relevant for the sector;
- A minimum of five years relevant experience;
- Experience in the implementation of EU EIA Directive, mainly preparing EIA reports for major infrastructure projects, NTS and/or reviewing EIA statements;
- Experience in implementing Habitat Directives - appropriate assessment is desirable;
- Familiarity with international best practice in their field of expertise;
- Experience in developing large infrastructure projects, in the beneficiary countries and with EU policies and procedures concerning large projects, will be a strong advantage;
- Knowledge of standard IT tools;
- Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of one or more of the languages of the countries under the responsibility of JASPERS would be an advantage.
Competencies
- Good team working, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of consultants
- Good analytical and reasoning skills with capacity to provide sound judgments
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports
- Good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with clients at all levels
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