Senior Safeguard Specialist (Environment & Social) – RITES

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Qualification
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline
Experience Required
Experience Required: 10 years of international experience with 7 years in environmental assessments.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 60 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

RITES Limited is looking for a Senior Safeguard Specialist to lead environmental and social compliance for the Azerbaijan Railway Project. This role involves implementing environmental assessments and monitoring compliance for construction contracts in accordance with IFI Safeguard Policies. It is a vital position for ensuring that large-scale railway infrastructure projects meet international sustainability and social standards. Professionals with experience in international construction projects will find this a rewarding opportunity to impact global environmental safeguards.

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related engineering discipline.
  • Candidates should have 10 years of international experience, with 7 years in environmental assessments.
  • Experience in at least two construction projects financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) is required.
  • Fluent English skills and 3 years of experience in Turkey or CIS countries are mandatory.
  • Advanced training or certification in IFI Safeguard Policies is considered an advantage.
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Additional Salary Information

Negotiated remuneration based on international project standards

Important Dates

Notification Date 13 July 2026
Application Start Date 14 July 2026
First List Cut-off Date 31 July 2026
Application Deadline 31 July 2026

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 Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required.

10 years of international experience, including 7 years in environmental assessments and compliance.

The maximum age limit is 60 years as of the EOI submission deadline.