Vacancy title:
Senior Environmental Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Science & Engineering, Environment, Forestry and Agriculture]

Jobs at:
World Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 13 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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The Position

The World Bank is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead environmental and social risk management efforts in the Tanzania CMU. The Senior environmental Specialist will be based in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. The specialist will report directly to the SAEM2 Practice Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective integration into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG-supported projects of environment, health and safety due diligence as defined by the ESF, World Bank Operational Policies on safeguards (for projects that predate the ESF), WBG EHS guidelines, IF Performance Standards and other international good practice documents.
  • Ensure the effective integration of environmental and social due diligence as defined by the ESF and Safeguard Policies into the design, appraisal, and implementation of Bank-financed projects, with a focus on countries in the Tanzania Country Management Unit.
  • Conduct or oversee environmental and social assessments to understand potential impacts, risks, and opportunities for these groups, including those who may have lost collective attachment to ancestral territories due to forced severance, conflict, or resettlement.
  • Provide expert guidance and support for the screening of Bank projects for environmental and social risks, impacts, and vulnerabilities, and identify risk management opportunities including resource efficiency, pollution prevention, labor influx, occupational health and safety, land access and resettlement, indigenous peoples’ frameworks and plans, vulnerable groups, social dimensions of climate change, sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Guide the borrower/project implementation agency in preparing the necessary project instruments and review them for quality; provide well-written summaries of key ESF/safeguards instruments for inclusion in project documentation; and assist with the Environmental and Social Risk Classifications (ESRCs) and the preparation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plans (ESCPs).
  • Participate in project preparation, appraisal, and supervision activities of project implementation, including operational missions and providing inputs related to social performance of projects into the mission Aid Memoirs (AMs), and support the resolution of emerging issues to ensure results on the ground and project implementation progress.
  • Ensure timely reporting on SAEM2 activities, including ESF, proactive monitoring, management, and preparation of relevant environmental and social risk management briefs.
  • Contribute to dialogue on the implementation of the ESF with government officials, development partners, civil society, and other stakeholders, and coordinate the Bank's relations with clients on social development.
  • Participate in portfolio reviews on environmental and social sustainability and ESHS risk management as required.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environment engineering, science, management, natural resources, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Minimum of 8 years at the country and project level as an environmental professional, including in the fields of environmental risk / impact assessment and management, occupational and community health and safety, pollution prevention and control, biodiversity and natural habitats, and cultural heritage protection. Experience in social aspects, such as management of social risks, land acquisition and resettlement, grievance redress mechanisms, stakeholder engagement is a requirement.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated competence in operationalizing the global sustainability frameworks of International Finance Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework, IFC’s Environmental and Social Performance Standards, and standards of other Development Partners.
  • Knowledge of Tanzanian regulations and permitting processes related to environmental and social risk management.
  • Familiarity with preparation and implementation of environmental and social instruments such as Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs), Waste Management Plans (WMPs), Noise Management Plans (NMPs), Vulnerable Groups Planning Frameworks (VGPF), Vulnerable Groups Management Plans (VGMPs), and Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP).
  • Strong analytical skills to assess institutional capacity and design/review practical arrangements for implementing complex projects, particularly in Tanzania.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to conduct participatory consultations and capacity building.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with government agencies, provide policy advice, and lead stakeholder consultations.
  • Proven record of working in multidisciplinary teams and managing complex assignments.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is a plus.
  
  Professional traits and willingness
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, mentorship, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and change management.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to think innovatively and strategically to find solutions to complex development problems.
  • Readiness for frequent travel within Country duty station and the AFE region.
  • Proven ability to work in and actively contribute to teams and champion a positive team dynamic.
  • Experience working in a multicultural setting

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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