Environmental and Social Safeguards Analyst 93 views0 applications

Fixed Term Nigeria Environment/Nature Print


The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental and Social Safeguards Analyst

Vacancy Code: VA/2025/B5316/30623
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: LICA Specialist-9

The Role

  • UNOPS is seeking to engage an Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist as for the project period.
  • The Specialist will work from the UNOPS Office in Abuja, and should be prepared to travel to any site in or around the Project in Nigeria.
  • She/He will work closely with an Environmental Safeguards Adviser and a Social Safeguards Adviser, and will report to the Project Manager.

Requirements
Education:

  • An advanced-level university Degree (Master’s or higher Degree) in Environmental or Social Science or a similar field is required.
  • First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Environmental or Social Science or similar field in combination with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Advanced Level University outlined above.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Environmental or Social safeguards is required.
  • Out of the 2 years relevant experience above;
  • At least 1 year must be in the implementation of environmental and/or social safeguards tools.
  • At least 1 year with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) or the European Investment Bank’s E&S Framework.
  • Experience working on rural infrastructure projects is an asset.
  • Proficiency in computers and office software packages (eg. Google Office Suite or Google Workspace) and experience in handling web-based management systems is a distinct advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, (both verbal and written) is a distinct advantage.

Language Requirement:

  • Full working knowledge of the English language is required.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

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UNOPS

UNOPS is the operational arm of the United Nations. We are helping build a better future by expanding the ability of our partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

With over 1000 projects every year, our talented people do a variety of work that ranges from construction and human resources to legal services and procurement.

We are dedicated to helping people in need around the world! From building roads in Afghanistan and support elections in Iraq to dynamic business development in New York, working at UNOPS is rewarding and challenging.

Our Purpose

We help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

We bring to this task the values and principles of the United Nations and the innovation, boldness, speed and efficiency of a self-financed institution.

We bring the highest international standards to what we do, while respecting local contexts. We do this as our contribution to tackling the huge challenges of the 21st Century.

We provide practical solutions to assist our partners to save lives, protect people and their rights, and to build a better world.

We aspire to be a leader in the efforts to channel private-sector investments for social and environmental impact while addressing the immense needs for sustainable development.

What drives us is a passion to fight inequalities and to provide opportunities to those most vulnerable. This means we often work in the most challenging environments, building foundations for communities to function and people to live with dignity and respect.

We are passionate about quality: in our people and in what we do.

We earn the trust of those we work with by caring about what they value, and by delivering on our promise to always act in the service of people in need.

Our vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure and by the efficient, transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

0 USD Abuja CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week UNOPS

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Title: Environmental and Social Safeguards AnalystVacancy Code: VA/2025/B5316/30623 Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full-time Level: LICA Specialist-9
The Role
  • UNOPS is seeking to engage an Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist as for the project period.
  • The Specialist will work from the UNOPS Office in Abuja, and should be prepared to travel to any site in or around the Project in Nigeria.
  • She/He will work closely with an Environmental Safeguards Adviser and a Social Safeguards Adviser, and will report to the Project Manager.
Requirements Education:
  • An advanced-level university Degree (Master's or higher Degree) in Environmental or Social Science or a similar field is required.
  • First Level University Degree (Bachelor's Degree) in Environmental or Social Science or similar field in combination with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Advanced Level University outlined above.
Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Environmental or Social safeguards is required.
  • Out of the 2 years relevant experience above;
  • At least 1 year must be in the implementation of environmental and/or social safeguards tools.
  • At least 1 year with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) or the European Investment Bank’s E&S Framework.
  • Experience working on rural infrastructure projects is an asset.
  • Proficiency in computers and office software packages (eg. Google Office Suite or Google Workspace) and experience in handling web-based management systems is a distinct advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, (both verbal and written) is a distinct advantage.
Language Requirement:
  • Full working knowledge of the English language is required.

Application Closing Date 5th September, 2025.

 2025-09-06

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