• Stay updated on provincial, national, and international environmental standards, and ensure compliance with the requirements of provincial Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs).
• Conduct environmental and social screening and assessments for a wide range of humanitarian and development interventions.
• Collect, analyse, and compile environmental data to support assessments and decision-making.
• Prepare Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Checklists ensuring they address all identified risks and mitigation needs.
• Advise Emergency Management and Built Environment teams to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into design and planning.
• Monitor the implementation of environmental mitigation measures through regular (bi-monthly) field visits.
• Ensure environmental and social compliance for all interventions through consistent oversight, coordination, and follow-up.
• Coordinate responses and mitigation measures in cases of unexpected environmental impacts.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and high-quality environmental compliance and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate, consult, negotiate, and collaborate with contractors, community groups, partners, stakeholders, and government authorities on environmental compliance matters.
• Provide environmental compliance awareness sessions and trainings for staff at all levels.
• Develop training materials, public outreach content, and presentations for communities, government bodies, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Visit disaster-affected and environmentally vulnerable communities to promote eco-friendly practices and provide guidance on alternatives to reduce environmental impacts.
• Work with external stakeholders on major environmental planning and policy initiatives.
• Support the introduction and promotion of environmental stewardship policies within AKAHP, serving as an internal advocate for environmental issues.
• Partner with the Communications Department to develop visibility and publication materials for environmental initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging environmental legislation, standards, and initiatives at provincial, national and international levels.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs for DRR and Infrastructure interventions.
• Supervise and monitor environmental implementation activities wherever required.
• Actively participate in team planning, discussions, and debriefings to strengthen program coordination.
• Develop a strong understanding of donor environmental policies and ensure compliance throughout the intervention life cycle.
• Analyse and communicate environmental requirements to management, ensuring alignment with donor and regulatory expectations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting authority or senior management to support the environmental objectives of AKAH Pakistan.

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or Geography.
• At least 5 years post qualification professional experience.
• Experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental management and monitoring plans in accordance with multilateral development organization requirements.
• Community organizing and related experience, working with hard-to-reach populations.
• Proven experience in executing environmental management practices for a variety of development projects.
• An excellent understanding of environmental management systems, including assessments, screening, scoping, planning, public engagement, monitoring, and reporting, as well as relevant environmental legislation and compliance requirements.