Safeguard Specialist (Environment & Social) – RITES
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in similar positions in infrastructure projects financed by IFIs.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Safeguard Specialist (Environment & Social) is responsible for ensuring that the Azerbaijan Railway Project adheres to international environmental and social standards. This national expert role involves implementing safeguard policies, conducting assessments, and monitoring compliance during the construction and modernization phases. It offers a unique platform for specialists to apply environmental science expertise to large-scale infrastructure development under RITES Limited. The position is vital for maintaining the sustainability and social accountability of the railway electrification and signaling project.
- Eligibility is restricted to Azerbaijani nationals who possess a relevant engineering or environmental science degree.
- A minimum of five years of experience in infrastructure projects financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) is required.
- The position involves a tentative commitment of 42 person-months for the consultancy project in Azerbaijan.
- Strong communication skills in English and Azerbaijani are mandatory for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Empanelled experts will undergo a selection process based on qualification requirements and subsequent negotiations.
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Additional Salary Information
Negotiable based on expertise and project budget; refer official notification for details.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Evaluation of EOI Applications based on qualification and experience.
Empanelment of eligible experts.
Scrutiny of CVs against specific Project RFP requirements.
Interaction and negotiation of salary expectations.
Engagement upon award of the project to RITES.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
National Key Expert positions are reserved for Azerbaijani nationals.
International Key Expert positions are open to applicants of any nationality.
How to Apply
- Download the REOI document from the RITES website (www.rites.com).
- Carefully read the qualification and experience requirements in Annexure-I.
- Prepare the EOI Application using the prescribed formats in Annexure-II (Form-I, Form-II, and Form-III).
- Attach supporting documents including a copy of your passport, income tax returns for the last 3 years, and educational/experience certificates.
- Ensure the CV (Form-III) includes a color photograph and contact details.
- Sign all pages of the application in indelible ink.
- Email the complete application to expt.international@rites.com.
- CC the email to sbu.rp@rites.com and mohd.siddiqui@rites.com with the subject 'Empanelment of Experts for Azerbaijan Railway Project'.
Frequently Asked Questions
A minimum of 5 years of experience in similar positions in infrastructure projects financed by IFIs is required.
The applicant age should not be more than 60 years as on the last date of EOI submission.
A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a relevant engineering discipline is required.