Environment Officer (Еколог)

The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) branch in Ukraine is engaged in providing various protection services, including demining activities. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and environmentally conscious individual to help reduce the environmental impact of our activities in Ukraine. We offer a competitive salary, along with opportunities for both domestic and international travel, as well as professional growth in the field of environmental protection.

Requirements

1. Education:
   • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
   • Open to recent graduates or individuals with a passion for environmental and climate change issues.
2. Language Skills:
   • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
   • Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and professional reports, presentations, and correspondence.
   • Confidence in participating in discussions and delivering presentations in English.
3. Passion for Environmental Issues:
   • A demonstrated interest in environmental issues, climate change, and sustainability (e.g., involvement in environmental initiatives, research, or community activities).
   • Up-to-date knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, both global and local environmental challenges and solutions.
4. Skills and Competencies:
   • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
   • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
   • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software.
5. Personal Qualities:
   • Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
   • Committed to making a positive environmental impact.
   • Adaptable and able to work in dynamic and occasionally challenging environments.

Area of Responsibilities:

The Environment Protection Officer (EPO) shall:

• Coordinate staff trainings on environmental protection and climate change mitigation; Draft, implement, monitor, and evaluate the Country Office Climate and Environment Policy (Statement of Commitment) and/or Action Plan (and ensure that it is by NPA’s Global Climate and Environment Policy)
• Coordinate, implement and monitor all NPA environment and climate change mitigation-related projects and activities in Ukraine;
• Implement NPAs climate and environment policy and environmental management system in Ukraine;
• Coordinate all NPA environment and climate activities with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders and partners, including NPA’s Head Office; 
• Conduct environmental assessments and develop mitigation measures and plans to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote environmental enhancement opportunities within NPA Ukraine;
• Contribute to developing and implementing climate change adaptation strategies to promote climate change resilience in NPA’s mine action operations.
• Coordinate the collection and reporting of data on NPA’s environmental performance as required by NPA’s Environmental Assessment and Management system (EAM) and/or donors;
• In cooperation with NPA’s partner(s) and Head Office, coordinate and contribute to the documentation and analysis of the impact of armed conflict and the use of explosive weapons on the environment.

 Specific Duties:

• Assist the CD and Programme Managers with developing NPA Ukraine's environment and climate policy-related work, including implementing NPA’s green tools and environmental requirements, in addition to developing projects and initiatives;
• Ensure that departments and program staff are aware of and uphold NPA’s Global Climate and Environment Policy;
• Establish relationships, maintain and liaise with relevant authorities, environmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders and networks;
• Coordinate the regular collection and reporting (at least yearly) of data to NPA’s Head Office on the Country Office’s environmental impacts, risks, mitigation measures, and issues, as identified in the Green Office Tool and for the ICRC Humanitarian Carbon Calculator. 
• Serve as a coordination point to gather information identifying gaps in NPA’s climate and environment performance and to identify opportunities to enhance NPA’s climate and environment performance;
• Seek to implement or advise the Country Office management team to implement environmental activities, including identifying possible funding, greening activities, piloting new projects and activities, working with communities before/during/after mine action activities, and more.
• Contribute, develop, and/or give input to concept notes, proposals, and reports for the CD and the Programme Managers in accordance with agreed deadlines and donors’ requirements.
• Target resources and work towards improving the planning process so that projects and operations are carried out with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and report non-conformity issues to CD and the Programme Manager.
• Document the short-term and long-term damages to infrastructure by the use of explosive weapons and the war through research, data collection, and photos. 
• Contribute to increased understanding of the relationship between conflicts, conflict pollution, and environmental degradation and how it affects civilians. 
• Contribute to capacity development of program staff and further organizational/methodology development.
• Training for emergency preparedness and response in case of environmental incidents during and/or caused by NPA operations;
• Making efforts to mitigate and prevent adverse environmental impacts, avoid pollution and degradation of soil, air, and waterways;
• Provide reports on work and activities, including operations, periodically and/or on request.
• Perform other related tasks or duties as assigned by the Country Director and/or the Programme Manager.