Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Environmental and Social Specialist
Terms of Reference
I. BACKGROUND
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (hereinafter referred to as the IBRD, the Bank) will support Ukraine in implementing the Project “Strengthening Ukraine’s Statistical Systems for Recovery and Reform” (hereinafter referred to as the Project), financed under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the IBRD dated _________ 2026 URTF No. _____ (hereinafter referred to as the Grant Agreement), which is aimed at strengthening the statistical system of Ukraine to support recovery and reform processes, including improving the capacity of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine to produce timely, reliable, and high-quality data for evidence-based decision-making and public investment planning. The Project will be implemented under the general supervision of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine (hereinafter — MoF) by the implementing entity — the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (hereinafter — SSSU). The SSSU has established a Project Implementation Unit (hereinafter — PIU) for day-to-day management and coordination of the Project, as well as for support in disbursement, financial management, reporting, and other Project-related activities. The PIU shall be responsible for overall coordination of activities and reporting under the Project. The need for the SSSU to engage consultants through the procurement of their services is justified by the requirement for effective implementation of Project activities, adherence to defined operational standards, ensuring transparency and consistency, and supporting and assisting the staff of the SSSU, as a Project beneficiary, in the decision-making process. The Project will be implemented as an Investment Project Financing operation and shall be governed by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 27.01.2016 No. 70 “On the procedure for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and completion of the implementation of economic and social development projects of Ukraine supported by international financial organizations”, other relevant legal acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Orders of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, and the Project Operations Manual.
II. OBJECTIVE
The Environmental and Social Specialist (ES) shall support the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU) under the Project “Strengthening Ukraine’s Statistical Systems for Recovery and Reform” in identifying, assessing, and managing environmental and social risks and impacts associated with Project activities throughout the Project lifecycle.
The ES Specialist shall: (i) lead and conduct environmental and social due diligence, assessments, and screening of Project activities; identify potential environmental and social risks and impacts; and determine and oversee the application of appropriate mitigation, management, and monitoring measures; (ii) ensure the timely preparation, disclosure, and implementation of all required environmental and social (ES) instruments in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and applicable Ukrainian legislation; (iii) monitor, on a regular basis, the environmental and social performance of activities financed under the Project and ensure compliance with the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP); and (iv) support capacity-building and stakeholder engagement initiatives for relevant stakeholders involved in Project implementation.
The Environmental and Social Specialist shall ensure that all environmental and social aspects are adequately integrated into Project activities under “Strengthening Ukraine’s Statistical Systems for Recovery and Reform”.
The Environmental and Social Specialist will a core member of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the SSSU. The Specialist is expected to lead, manage, report, and coordinate the implementation of all environmental and social standards and appli
