Environment Specialist

Palladium is hiring an Environment Specialist in Mumbai for the Maharashtra Resilience Development Program, focusing on disaster risk mitigation and environmental management. The role requires a Master's degree in Environmental Science or related fields, with at least 7 years of experience in environmental impact assessments and management plans. The position involves supporting the project implementation unit and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
About Palladium : Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives. Project name : Maharashtra Resilience Development Program (MRDP) – funded by the World Bank and DM R&R Project Overview: Palladium has been selected for providing technical assistance to the DR R&R in the implementation of the Maharashtra Resilience Development Program (MRDP) in the state of Maharashtra. The program is being implemented in the state for Landslide Risk Mitigation, updating district emergency management capacities and conduct climate inclusive multi risk hazard vulnerability assessment for Maharashtra using analytics and data. We will contribute towards improvement in the ability to understand and map disaster risk, strengthen relationships between departments, CSOs, NGOs, and other ecosystem partners through targeted mainstreaming and convergence, aligning appropriate physical, financial and human resources to support on-ground activities, and support resilience at the community and state level through innovations and best practices from across the globe. Background: Maharashtra has witnessed several devastating disasters and is one of the worst affected states in the COVID19 pandemic. The State Disaster Management Plan was prepared in 2016 for effective pre disaster and post disaster management. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster. On the lines of the Sendai Framework and the guidelines of the SDMP, the department plans to undertake a coordinated and integrated approach to Disaster Management and Resilience for Maharashtra which will focus on strengthening the states capabilities in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response. Disaster Management is a coordinated responsibility of all the line departments and Palladium is supporting the Govt. of Maharashtra as a multidisciplinary and comprehensive Technical Support Agency to assist the state government in end-to-end Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Response for all the notified disasters. Qualifications : Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field Experience and Expertise: Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental impact assessment and implementing environment management plan for large scale project. Experience of working on at least 2 projects funded by multilateral funding agency Experience in infrastructure projects will be preferred. Experience in climate resilience or disaster risk management projects will be preferred. Responsibilities: Assisting the PIU for activities related to environment safeguard for MRDP. Assisting the PIU in conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) appraisal for project activities. Developing mitigation strategies for environmental impacts from the projects. Developing and assisting in implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards and then integrating into project planning and decision-making processes. Supporting the PIU in preparation of Environment related reports and documents as per World Bank guidelines. Assisting the PIU in conducting environment related assessment and developing Environment related reports as per World Bank guidelines. Monitoring and evaluating environmental impacts of project activities. Providing training and capacity-building on environmental safeguards to implementing stakeholder. Engaging with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure their involvement and support for environmental safeguards activities. Conducting site inspections and audits for subprojects and prepare report. Collaborating with project teams to integrate environmental considerations. Promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. 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