: ESIA Expert

POSITION TITLE: ESIA Expert GRADE LEVEL: Consultant DUTY STATION: Nairobi, with travel to Burco (Somaliland) and Galkayo (Puntland) ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia) DURATION: 1 month ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES KENYANS AND SOMALI NATIONALS ANTICIPATED START DATE: 22nd November 2011

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator/Manager the ESIA expert needs to:

Undertake an environmental screening and scooping for initial environmental evaluation exercise, the following screening criteria of environmental issues will be addressed:-

a) Physical Environment • Drainage patterns especially in relation to surface water, storm water and other run off related aspects. • State of underground water sources including quality and production potential and sustainability of wells. • Soil condition, contamination and landscape alterations/degradation(based on aesthetic aspects) associated with the proposed project. • Dust, noise and vibration. • Alternative renewable energy sources and the associated costs.

b) Implications to the ambient environment (natural environment) • Planted flora and other biotics adjacent to the site and adjacent plots. • Impacts on adjacent streams and/or dry river beds (pollution indicators, impacts on water flow patterns and quality aspects user interference and contamination. • Topography, effects on soil and landscape. • Other pertinent issues.

Considering that there is no town water or sewerage system to the sites identify a reliable source of water and suggest appropriate solid waste and effluent management (Attach drawings, if appropriate)

Minimum qualifications • Specialization in livestock, water development, rural development or socioeconomic related science at university or post graduate level from a recognized university, • Registered as ESIA expert with a background a recognized national, regional or international agency. • Proven training and track record in ESIA of slaughterhouse or related industries with at least 3 years experience in ESIA in the region. • Ability to work and move in Somalia. • Computer competent and fluent in English. Expected Output:

• ESIA Report with appropriate recommendations for H- foods and Mubarak II

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