Job Summary
We are actively seeking a highly motivated environmental economist for immediate employment to support the company to handle financial and economic analysis of all research and projects in line with Ghana environment management activities, and provide expertise with respect to waste financing.
The position will also lead in the renewable natural resource management, including forests/REDD+ and oceans, and policies and capacity development to control deforestation and improve land management, as well as better enhance management of coastal and oceans resources.
This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Conduct in-depth economic analysis of environmental and natural resource management issues in Ghana.
- Evaluates environmental policies and regulations to determine costs and benefits.
- Researches the relationship between environmental problems and economic activities.
- Predicts future economic and environmental outcomes.
- Studies the long-term costs of restoring damaged and polluted environments.
- Prepares and submits grant proposals and applications for research funding.
- Conduct in-depth economic analysis of environmental and natural resource management issues in Ghana.
- Conduct natural resource policy dialogue and manage effective communication with the government and other partners (NGOs, the private sector, international organizations, and more) in the Bank’s environment or natural resources portfolio, with a strong focus on forestry, fisheries, waste management, land use, climate change and resilience. This includes coordination with other financiers, and review of sector policies, strategies, and legislation.
- Support and/or possibly lead the development and implementation of environment or natural resources operations, technical assistance or analytical work, including participation in preparation and supervision activities.
- Develop a personal training program to stay on top of World Bank procedures, and environment and natural resources/climate change research and knowledge.
- Organize training or knowledge sharing events for Company Staff.
- Provide and mobilize strategic technical assistance in support of client’s needs to improve capacity for waste management, landscape management and climate change, and fisheries/coastal zone management, from within and outside Ghana.
- Produce input for and present major/complex reports, including the supervision, coordination and quality control of consultant reports.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, dissemination and awareness raising activities with key clients.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environment or natural resource economics, public policy with economics courses or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience using economic principles and analytical skills to inform policy, program development, operations and partner engagement in the environment/natural resources field.
- Knowledge of environmental, land/natural resources management and related social issues, policies, data and institutions in Ghana.
- Experience in community development/empowerment, as well as prior policy engagement with key government counterparts and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent English language skills (writing, speaking, listening and reading).
- Ability to work independently and with a team with limited supervision.
- Strong social, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including to rural and remote areas.
Additional Competencies
- Proven project management / operational skills and familiarity with Bank procedures and business practices, including the World Bank Group safeguard policies.
- Experience in REDD+ and valuation of ecosystem services.
- Demonstrated experience working on policy or investment initiatives anchored in environment and natural resources-related sectors, including forestry, agriculture, water, and other environmental services.
- Understanding of fiscal policy, fiscal transfers and Ghana budget and macroeconomic frameworks.
- Prior engagements with Ministry of Finance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters to our email seoacreaty@gmail.com
Closing Date: 20th August 2021
