Head Office Construction – Environmental Impact Assessment Expert Full Time NEW

Introduction

AATF is a not-for-profit African led technology- transfer organization that provides farmers in Sub- Saharan Africa (SSA) with practical technology solutions to overcome farm productivity constraints. Founded in 2003, AATF is driven by the vision of a prosperous, resilient, food and nutrition-secure Africa, where smallholder farmers’ livelihoods are transformed through agricultural innovations.

AATF Head Office Construction Project

AATF plans to construct its Headquarters in Nairobi. The management would like to engage a qualified Individual Consultant to the role of Environmental Impact Assessment Expert. This Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the scope and requirements for conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project.

AATF is seeking the services of a NEMA-registered Lead Expert to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment on the proposed development in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA 1999) and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations (2003).

1. Consultancy Objectives

• To conduct an environmental analysis of the proposed project assessing based on NEMA statutory requirements, covering the following areas:
  • Social impacts
  • Economic impacts
  • Environmental impacts
  • The interplay between projects and the environment
• Conduct site-specific Environmental Impact Assessment on designated site.
• Propose mitigation measures for any possible adverse environmental Impacts.
• Collaborate with the Client, the Project Manager throughout the entire EIA process.

2. Scope of Consultancy

The Lead Consultant will conduct the study and produce an EIA study report as is legally required. The scope of work of this EIA study is as follows:

• Conduct site reconnaissance visits to establish an updated baseline and collect data.
• Review existing information and identify environmental issues based on baseline data concerning the area’s environmental, economic, and social conditions.
• Identify key environmental and socio-economic components of the project.
• Analyze significant environmental issues emanating from the development, focusing on long-term impacts.
• Assess potential impacts on key environmental and socio-economic components.
• Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the project’s physical structures.
• Conduct public consultations at proposed sites as is legally required.
• Prepare a comprehensive ESMP detailing potential adverse environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures.
• Create an impact list of un-remedied effects and identify steps for project sustainability.

3. Methodology

The NEMA Lead Consultant is required to provide a straightforward methodology and detailed work plan for conducting the assignment while observing NEMA regulations.

4. Deliverables

1. Inception Report: containing a brief progress report, to be submitted within 5 days after signing the contract.
2. Draft EIA study report: soft copy for proponent review and endorsement at the end of the study.
3. FINAL EIA Report.
4. Submission to NEMA: Ensure the EIA report is duly received and acknowledged by NEMA.
5. NEMA Approval and License: Obtain necessary approval for project commencement.

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