Environmental and Climate Change Specialist - SPIU at Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company FZC

The Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company (DSEZ-MC) is the managing corporate entity and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) driving Delta State's industrialization and economic growth. It oversees the operations of the state's major free trade zones, positioning the region to become a major hub for business, agriculture, and innovation.

We invite applications for the position below:

Job Title: Environmental and Climate Change Specialist (ECCS) - State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU) Under FGN / AfDB / IsDB / Assisted SAPZ Phase 2 Programme

Location: Asaba, Delta

Background

• The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has applied for credit from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) to implement the AfDB/IsDB Assisted Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme-phase 2 in partnership with the State Government and Private Investors.
• The State Government in partnership with FGN and AfDB is desirous of engaging the services of experienced and competent project personnel from the state public/civil service in the State Ministries or its Agency to fill the vacancy above for the phase-2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme
• Successful candidates will be accepted on secondment from their respective organizations and such staff will continue to receive salaries from their parent organizations and a monthly performance incentive from the programme.
• At the end of the project cycle, project staff will return to their respective organizations.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect data based on relevant characteristics of the selected SAPZ project sites; ii. Analyze potential community/individual sub-projects and their environmental impacts
• Implement sub-project activities in accordance to best practices and guidelines set out in the ESMP;
• Identifies and liaises with all the stakeholders involved in Environment and climate change related issues in the program;
• Incorporate requirements for the SAPZ Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) policy and procedures in to the ESIA/ESMP for the Agro-industrial hub in the state.
• Develop, maintain and update records of Environmental Health and Safety risk for all the project sites in the state.

Qualification and Experience

• First Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Geography, or a related discipline.
• At least five (5) years of experience working on donor-funded development projects involving environmental safeguards and sustainability for development in Agriculture.
• Experience working with AfDB or other Multilateral Development Banks (World Bank, IFAD, ISDB, etc.) is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in environmental monitoring, compliance reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Word Office, Excel and relevant environmental management tools.

Reporting and location:

• The position will be in SPIU. The state Environment Officer will report directly to the State Project coordinator.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 copies of their Expression of Interest (EOI) applications, including one original and nine (9) photocopies,  properly sealed and clearly marked at the top right-hand cover "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF OFFICERS UNDER FGN/AfDB/IFAD/IsDB-SAPZ PROGRAMME." Each envelope should include a CV, Application Letter, and photocopies of relevant Credentials suited for the position being applied for.

The sealed envelope should be addressed to "The Managing Director/CEO, Delta Special Economic Zone MC-FZC" and submitted in the Submission Box, located at:
No. 24 Ogbolu Onwuka Street, (DSS Road),
Off Anwai Road, Asaba,
Delta State.