Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer

Bid Reference: VU-MFED-516463-CS-INDV
Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection
World Bank project No. : P508537

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS OFFICER

Country: Republic of Vanuatu

Project Name: Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No. P508537

Assignment Title: Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)

Reference No: VU-MFED-516463-CS-INDV

Project Implementation period: 9 September 2025 – 30 August 2030

Duration of working contract: 1 year with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal

Expected Start date: February 2026

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will support, through World Bank financing, the Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific (ATFP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to employ a Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) to be based at the MFEM Project Management Unit (PMU). MFEM will provide to the designated candidate all the World Bank Mission Reports, Financial Reporting standards, World Bank Guidelines and other materials related to the Project.  The Government will provide the office space, including office furniture, access to IT equipment, stationery, internet, communications, and related utilities.  The successful candidate is fully responsible for the cost of local transportation (to/from the office).

The Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) will report to the Project Manager and support the implementing agencies on the management of environmental, social, health and safety risks in accordance with the requirements of the World Bank’s Environmental & Social Standards (ESS) under the Environment and Social Framework (ESF) and national regulations

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by emailing the address given below or by calling in at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management – situated opposite Centre Ville and behind the Reserve Bank building at Joint Court

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management now invite individuals to indicate their interest to be considered for the role. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the role. The shortlisting will be based on the following criteria:

Mandatory Criteria: Education: (i) A bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution in a relevant discipline such as, social sciences environmental or similar disciplines, (ii) A diploma with minimum of 2 years’ experience from a tertiary institution in a relevant discipline such as, social sciences environmental or similar disciplines. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in managing environmental, social safeguards, health, and safety risks, as evidenced in the CV.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (0800AM to 5:00PM)

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 28th November 2025.

Project Management Unit

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management

Attn: James Willie

PMB 9035

PORT VILA

Tel: 33025/23032

E-mail: jswillie@vanuatu.gov.vu