عن المشغل

The Palestinian Employment Fund (PEF) is a national institution was established by Presidential Decree No. 9 of 2003 as a national institution with legal personality and financial authority to contribute to economic growth by activating and motivating labor market policies, as well as implementing programs and projects aimed at creating and generating sustained job opportunities.

الوصف الوظيفي

Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Officer

Reports To: PIU Project Manager

Location: Ramallah

.Duration: Full-time, project duration. A follow-on phase is expected that may continue the position

About PEF:

The Palestinian Employment Fund (PEF) is a national institution was established by Presidential Decree No. 9 of 2003 as a national institution with legal personality and financial authority to contribute to economic growth by activating and motivating labor market policies, as well as implementing programs and projects aimed at creating and generating sustained job opportunities.

Summary of the Role:

The ESHS Officer will be responsible for managing environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) risks across all activities of The Sustainable Employment Project, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW. Under the supervision of the project manager and oversight of Implementing Consultant (IC),  the officer will  ensure that the SEP is implemented in compliance with the IC developed Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and KfW’s Sustainability Guidelines.

متطلبات الفرصة

Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of SEP’s Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF).

Conduct screening of employers for environmental and social compliance, ensuring adherence to KfW and national regulations.

Ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards.

Support employers in preparing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) when required.

Monitor and report on adherence to labor standards, occupational health and safety (OHS) measures.

Conduct training for PIU team and PEF staff, employers, and beneficiaries on ESHS standards.

Monitor implementation of mitigation measures and prepare periodic ESHS compliance reports.

Manage the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and ensure timely resolution of complaints.

Cooperate with relevant national authorities such as the Environment Quality Authority and Ministry of Labor and report to PEF and IC. 

الشروط

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Social Development, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of direct, practical experience in managing ESHS risks and safeguards for development projects or in the private sector.

Proven, in-depth knowledge and application of World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) or KfW Sustainability Guidelines. Specific experience with ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, and ESS10 is required.

Experience conducting ESHS screenings and managing Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs).

Professional fluency in English and Arabic.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application as per the following

For those interested in applying, please submit an updated CV and a one-page cover letter by submitting your application through the Palestinian Employment Fund's portal and the Jobmatch platform.

This deadline will be no later than 02/02/2026

Salaries are based on PEF’s salary scale