Environmental Specialist
Company: Jume & Company Ltd
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Environmental / Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
On behalf of its client, Jume & Company Ltd is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Environmental Specialist to oversee environmental management and ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguard requirements across infrastructure development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and oversee the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
- Monitor environmental compliance across construction and infrastructure project sites.
- Conduct environmental assessments, site inspections, audits, and risk evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with Tanzanian environmental legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on African Development Bank (AfDB) Environmental and Social Standards.
- Monitor and mitigate environmental and social risks associated with project activities.
- Coordinate with contractors, project teams, regulatory authorities, and relevant stakeholders on environmental matters.
- Prepare technical environmental reports and monitor the implementation of recommended corrective measures.
- Promote sustainable environmental management practices throughout project implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Biodiversity, Forest Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a relevant related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience after obtaining the Bachelor’s Degree.
- At least 5 years of experience implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) in infrastructure construction projects, including dams, coastal protection, drainage systems, sewage systems, roads, and power projects.
- Strong knowledge of AfDB Environmental and Social Standards, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Policies, and Guidelines.
- Good understanding of Tanzanian Environmental Impact Assessment procedures, policies, and legislation.
- Fluency in both Kiswahili and English, with strong technical reporting skills.
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV, clearly indicating “Environmental Specialist” as the position applied for.
Application Email: recruitment@jume.co.tz
Application Deadline: 20th November 2026