Environmental and Social Specialist

Job Title: Environmental and Social Specialist

Duty Station: As-Suqaylabiyah Sub-district, Rural Hama, Syria

Reports To: Project Manager / Technical Manager

Contract Type: Project-based, full-time, or consultancy-based

About Amal Organization for Relief and Development:

Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war-torned.
Amal Organization is a relief and development organization, was established in early 2013 and the organization was licensed and registered in Turkey – Gaziantep on 6/6/2014

Project Background

The AMTAD Consortium is implementing a Building for Peace project in As-Suqaylabiyah Sub-district, Rural Hama. The project includes community infrastructure and service interventions that must comply with donor environmental and social safeguards requirements.

Job Purpose

The Environmental and Social Specialist will lead environmental and social risk screening and safeguards compliance for the project. The role will ensure that project activities are assessed and documented in accordance with Nabni's safeguard requirements and that environmental and social considerations are fully integrated into the feasibility and implementation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social risk screening for proposed project activities and infrastructure sites in accordance with Nabni safeguards requirements.
• Support the preparation of feasibility assessment documentation with integrated environmental and social considerations.
• Identify environmental, social, health, safety, inclusion, and community protection risks related to project activities.
• Propose practical mitigation measures and support their integration into technical and implementation documents.
• Prepare, review, and update environmental and social safeguards documentation as required.
• Advise project teams on compliance with environmental and social standards during planning and implementation.
• Monitor field-level adherence to agreed mitigation measures and flag non-compliance or emerging risks.
• Support project teams with issues related to land-use sensitivities, community concerns, access, occupational health and safety, and inclusion.
• Contribute to the drafting, translation, formatting, editing, and finalization of safeguards-related and feasibility documentation.
• Coordinate with technical staff, program staff, consultants, and community representatives to ensure safeguards are practical and context-appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in environmental and social safeguards, risk screening, or compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure or recovery projects with donor compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental and social screening methodologies, mitigation planning, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or complex operating contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with donor safeguard systems and requirements.
• Experience in environmental and social assessments for schools, public infrastructure, roads, irrigation, or community facilities.
• Strong English and Arabic drafting/editing skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to translate technical safeguards requirements into practical field actions
• Good coordination and communication skills
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to do-no-harm approaches
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Amal dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in our recruitment practices so the maintaining equal opportunities and nondiscrimination is a foundational principle:

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, social status, origin, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other grounds is strictly prohibited across all aspects of employment, organizational practices, work arrangements, salary, dismissal, and service provision.

Preference among employees or candidates for employment may be granted based on objective criteria and qualifications essential for the job, and such preferences do not constitute discrimination.

In instances where specific provisions apply to contracting concerning gender, qualifications, working conditions, or contract type (daily, weekly, seasonal), rights and responsibilities remain equitable.

• PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:

Amal Organization is dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for employees and those they interact with in the course of their work. The recruitment, retention, and promotion of staff are inherently tied to maintaining high ethical standards and a commendable reputation. Amal Organization unequivocally prohibits and will not tolerate (zero tolerate) any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (whether sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees and associated personnel must strictly refrain from engaging in any discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior, whether physical, sexual, verbal, or otherwise, both within and outside the Amal organization

• CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Amal Organization recognizes that ensuring a secure environment for children begins with the recruitment of qualified employees equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labor, or potential harm.

In our dedication to children's safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.

• SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal's anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere and actively contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through the promotion of positive employee relations