Job ID
51483
Job Title
Environmental Lead-Independent Consultancy
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Environment / Geology - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Temporary
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Diploma
Responsibilities
To ensure expanding operational footprints adhere to sound environmental management and sustainability standards, HALO Syria is seeking a qualified Environmental Lead (Consultant) to establish, pilot, and institutionalize key environmental management frameworks across its Syria operations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the rest of the Syria programme management team, the Environmental Lead will be responsible for establishing and strengthening environmental management systems within HALO's Syria programme.
The role will lead the development of HALO Syria’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in line with HALO's Global Environmental Management System, Standard Operating Procedures and provided templates. The Environmental Lead will also pilot and support the roll-out of HALO's version of the Green Field Tool (GFT) for task-level environmental screening. Working closely with operational staff, the role will provide training and mentoring to build programme capacity and support long-term implementation of environmental commitments.
As HALO looks to expand partnerships with environmental and livelihoods focused NGOs in Syria, the role will also involve liaison with current and potential partners
Deliverables
Environmental Management Plan(EMP)(by week 5)
Lead development of HALO Syria EMP in accordance with HALO global environmental standards, SOPs and templates. To include:
-Conduct a review of the environmental regulatory framework applicable to HALO operations in Syria.
-Develop an environmental profile of HALO's operational areas, including key environmental sensitivities and risks, and a climate risk profile for programme operational areas.
-Work with operational teams and management to define environmental management procedures relevant to HALO's activities in Syria.
-Identify environmental impacts and applicable mitigation measures associated with programme activities, working closely with operations management.
-Develop a practical implementation plan to strengthen environmental management across the programme.
-Present the completed EMP and key findings to Programme Management by the end of week 5.
Environmental screening and EMP implementation (months 2-5)
-Pilot HALO's modified version of the Green Field Tool (GFT) within selected operational areas, establishing practical workflows for task level environmental screening, documentation and reporting.
-Support operational teams in integrating environmental considerations into planning and task execution, working closely with operations management
-Support implementation of priority EMP actions and environmental mitigation measures.
-Track implementation progress and identify opportunities for continual improvement, documenting lessons learned and recommendations to inform future programme environmental management.
Training and capacity building (month 6)
-Develop a Syria-specific environmental management training module and supporting resources aligned with the EMP and programme operational requirements.
-Deliver environmental management training to programme staff.
-Conduct handover sessions with designated programme focal points to ensure sustainability of environmental management activities after completion of the assignment, along with final recommendations for continued implementation of the EMP and environmental screening processes.
Deliverables and Timeline
-Syria Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and presentation to management-week 5
-Pilot of modified GFT and programme-wide rollout plan-Month2
-Implementation support for EMP priority actions and environmental screening-Months 2-5
Syria environmental training package and training delivery-Month 6
Handover and final recommendations-End of month 6
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the rest of the Syria programme management team, the Environmental Lead will be responsible for establishing and strengthening environmental management systems within HALO's Syria programme.
The role will lead the development of HALO Syria’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in line with HALO's Global Environmental Management System, Standard Operating Procedures and provided templates. The Environmental Lead will also pilot and support the roll-out of HALO's version of the Green Field Tool (GFT) for task-level environmental screening. Working closely with operational staff, the role will provide training and mentoring to build programme capacity and support long-term implementation of environmental commitments.
As HALO looks to expand partnerships with environmental and livelihoods focused NGOs in Syria, the role will also involve liaison with current and potential partners
Deliverables
Environmental Management Plan(EMP)(by week 5)
Lead development of HALO Syria EMP in accordance with HALO global environmental standards, SOPs and templates. To include:
-Conduct a review of the environmental regulatory framework applicable to HALO operations in Syria.
-Develop an environmental profile of HALO's operational areas, including key environmental sensitivities and risks, and a climate risk profile for programme operational areas.
-Work with operational teams and management to define environmental management procedures relevant to HALO's activities in Syria.
-Identify environmental impacts and applicable mitigation measures associated with programme activities, working closely with operations management.
-Develop a practical implementation plan to strengthen environmental management across the programme.
-Present the completed EMP and key findings to Programme Management by the end of week 5.
Environmental screening and EMP implementation (months 2-5)
-Pilot HALO's modified version of the Green Field Tool (GFT) within selected operational areas, establishing practical workflows for task level environmental screening, documentation and reporting.
-Support operational teams in integrating environmental considerations into planning and task execution, working closely with operations management
-Support implementation of priority EMP actions and environmental mitigation measures.
-Track implementation progress and identify opportunities for continual improvement, documenting lessons learned and recommendations to inform future programme environmental management.
Training and capacity building (month 6)
-Develop a Syria-specific environmental management training module and supporting resources aligned with the EMP and programme operational requirements.
-Deliver environmental management training to programme staff.
-Conduct handover sessions with designated programme focal points to ensure sustainability of environmental management activities after completion of the assignment, along with final recommendations for continued implementation of the EMP and environmental screening processes.
Deliverables and Timeline
-Syria Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and presentation to management-week 5
-Pilot of modified GFT and programme-wide rollout plan-Month2
-Implementation support for EMP priority actions and environmental screening-Months 2-5
Syria environmental training package and training delivery-Month 6
Handover and final recommendations-End of month 6
Qualifications
Uphold HALO's core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, security and code of conduct requirements.
Work collaboratively with programme management, operations, logistics and support teams to strengthen environmental performance across the Syria programme.
Ensure all deliverables are completed to a high technical standard and within agreed timelines.
Essential skills/ experience:
-Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Management, or other relevant field.
-Strong understanding of environmental impact identification, mitigation measures, and monitoring approaches in field-based operations.
-Knowledge of environmental issues relevant to Syria, including climate vulnerability, land degradation, water resource management, biodiversity, and pollution.
-Experience delivering training, mentoring, or capacity building to diverse teams.
-Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations across Syria with HALO teams.
-trong analytical and report writing skills.
Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, security and code of conduct requirements.
Work collaboratively with programme management, operations, logistics and support teams to strengthen environmental performance across the Syria programme.
Ensure all deliverables are completed to a high technical standard and within agreed timelines.
Essential skills/ experience:
-Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Management, or other relevant field.
-Strong understanding of environmental impact identification, mitigation measures, and monitoring approaches in field-based operations.
-Knowledge of environmental issues relevant to Syria, including climate vulnerability, land degradation, water resource management, biodiversity, and pollution.
-Experience delivering training, mentoring, or capacity building to diverse teams.
-Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations across Syria with HALO teams.
-trong analytical and report writing skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Working Arrangements & Institutional Support
-The consultancy requires regular field travel across all three of HALO’s operational bases in Syria.
-The Consultant will work under the supervision of Operations Management and in close technical collaboration with the Syria Programme Management Team.
-HALO Syria will provide necessary field logistics, in-country transport, duty of care, and security oversight in line with HALO’s operational protocols.
-The Consultant must maintain high technical standards and strictly adhere to HALO’s organizational policies, including Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Security procedures.
-The consultancy requires regular field travel across all three of HALO’s operational bases in Syria.
-The Consultant will work under the supervision of Operations Management and in close technical collaboration with the Syria Programme Management Team.
-HALO Syria will provide necessary field logistics, in-country transport, duty of care, and security oversight in line with HALO’s operational protocols.
-The Consultant must maintain high technical standards and strictly adhere to HALO’s organizational policies, including Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Security procedures.
Salary and Benefits
Please provide the following by 23 October COB as an email with attachments to HR@halosyria.org with the subject line:Environmental Lead, HALO Syria-Consultancy
Application:
-CV highlighting relevant field and consulting experience
-technical proposal including proposed timelines
-Two samples of relevant previous work
-Financial proposal, Inclusive daily rate (in USD) for the duration of the assignment
Due to the urgency of this consultancy, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, and we may offer the role before the closing date.
Application:
-CV highlighting relevant field and consulting experience
-technical proposal including proposed timelines
-Two samples of relevant previous work
-Financial proposal, Inclusive daily rate (in USD) for the duration of the assignment
Due to the urgency of this consultancy, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, and we may offer the role before the closing date.
About us
HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian organization specializing in mine action. It is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organization’s mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods for communities affected by conflict by removing landmines and explosive remnants of war, enabling communities and countries to recover safely.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 06, 2026
Expiry Date
Nov 05, 2026
CV Language
English
