JOB DETAILS:
Social Impact is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to guide the development, support, roll-out, and implementation of the USAID/Tanzania Mission-wide Programmatic PERSUAP (Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action Plan). This is a consulting position with an estimated start date of October 1, 2023. The estimated level of effort (LOE) for the Advisor will be 30-35 dayswith potential in-person data collection of up to 2 weeks in Tanzania (in addition to remote data collection). The Specialist will report directly to the Team Leader.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of the assignment to guide the development, support, roll-out, and implementation of the USAID/Tanzania Mission-wide Programmatic PERSUAP (Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action Plan). This would include desk review of strategic documents, data collection from stakeholders and development of the Mission-wide PERSUAP:
• Research & Analysis
• Perform initial research to analyze active ingredients (AIs) in alignment with the Programmatic PERSUAP.
• Assess the registration status of pesticides in Tanzania, and review EPA and WHO guidelines.
• Conducting interviews with national stakeholders.
• Support in taking notes during interviews.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Lead bi-weekly discussions with contractors, USAID/Tanzania team, REA, and BEO.
• Gather essential background data by consulting with USAID/Tanzania staff and implementing partners.
• Risk & Methodology
• Create a guide for the 12-factor analysis needed in the Pesticide Evaluation Report (PER).
• Head the development of technical and methodological aspects for the PERSUAP.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Identify Tanzanian market products and AIs compatible with USAID/Tanzania initiatives.
• Assist in writing and reviewing content related to Tanzanian laws and emerging pest outbreaks.
• Training & Skill Development
• Train Mission staff and partners on how to create Activity PERSUAPs.
• Help outline the training and certification needs for pesticide handlers.
• Monitoring & Revision
• Record activities supported by USAID/Tanzania, including safety protocols.
• Reporting & Review
• Prepare a consolidated draft of the Mission-wide Programmatic PERSUAP for evaluation.
• Address stakeholder feedback and facilitate any required adjustments.
• Contribute to the consultant team’s collaborative production of the following high-quality deliverables:
• Programmatic PERSUAP including draft strategies for implementation of PERSUAPs with the following sections (~ 45 pages)
• Summary of scope, geography, and follow-on requirements for Mission
• Section 1 – USAID’s pesticide procedures
• Section 2 – Key definitions and essential components of Activity PERSUAP
• Section 3 – Scope, content, geography and methodology to develop
• Section 4 – Environmental and contextual use
• Section 5 – Local regulatory context and capacity
• Section 6 – Active Ingredient (AI) approvals and restrictions
• Section 7 – Guidance for Activity PERSUAPs

Qualifications and Skills:
• The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist must have/hold:
• Academic (master’s or PhD is preferred) and professional background and experience in the fields of Environmental Science, Natural resources management, environmental protection, biology or related field required.
• 5 or more years of experience in Environmental Compliance, or related areas, especially in Tanzania.
• Proven track record in the development and implementation of Pesticide Evaluation Reports and Safer Use Action Plans (PERSUAPs) or similar documents.
• Experience working in Tanzania or a similar context, understanding the local regulatory framework and cultural factors affecting pesticide use.
• Familiarity with USAID projects and guidelines with previous professional experience completing USAID IEEs/EMMPs/PERSUAPs is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian and international pesticide regulations.
• Experience in developing strategic documents is highly required.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
• Proficient in risk assessment methodologies and tools relevant to pesticide management.
• Comprehensive understanding of Tanzanian environmental regulations and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on pesticide use.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and facilitating discussions between multiple parties including government agencies such as Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPH) is required, NGOs, and local communities.
• Must be fluent (writing and speaking) in English; additional language proficiency in relevant languages (e.g., Kiswahili) would be an asset.