Expertise: Environment Safeguards Expert
Expertise Group: Biological Sciences & Ecology
Consultant Source: National
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Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support the Government of Nagaland to deliver integrated, climate-
resilient infrastructure that improves livability, promotes inclusive growth and strengthens urban
governance in the state. A proposed ADB-funded investment project, the Nagaland Urban Infrastructure
Development Project, will: (i) expand access to reliable water supply; (ii) develop and rehabilitate
roads, mobility, stormwater drainage, and landslip protection infrastructure; (iii) strengthen Uban
Local Bodies’ (ULBs’) institutional capacity for planning, implementation, sustainable service delivery
and financial management; (iv) promote gender equality and inclusion; and (v) support reforms for
governance, resource mobilization, and local community empowerment. Differentiated approaches for asset
management and service delivery will be piloted for small and large towns, with successful models
adopted for long-term sustainability. ADB wishes to engage a national environment safeguards expert to
assist in processing safeguard-related documentation, especially documentation review and improvement,
stakeholder mapping and consultation gap filling with reference to ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement
(SPS), 2009.
Scope of Work
The project will include upgrading secondary and tertiary urban roads in eight selected district
headquarter towns (DHTs) to improve connectivity and reduce travel time. Designs of these roads will
integrate climate adaptation and mitigation measures, such as improved drainage, slope stabilization,
and use of durable, low-carbon materials. These interventions aim to strengthen resilience against
landslides and flooding while supporting safer and more efficient mobility.[CV1.1][KK1.2] The project
will construct integrated stormwater drainage networks in Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, and
Zunheboto to mitigate urban flooding risks. Designs will incorporate nature-based solutions where
feasible, such as vegetated swales and retention ponds, to enhance water management and climate
resilience. The water supply systems in Chumoukedima and Mokokchung will be upgraded through source
augmentation, construction of treatment facilities, water storage facilities and distribution networks,
and inclusion of 24/7 network modelling with metering; this will enable efficient water management, with
a focus on nonrevenue water (NRW) reduction. These investments will ensure reliable, safe, and equitable
water access, reducing dependence on informal sources. [CV2.1][KK2.2]The project will include slope
stabilization and landslip protection measures in Kohima, Tuensang, and Zunheboto to safeguard critical
infrastructure and communities from climate-induced hazards.
The proposed project has two outputs: (i) Climate-resilient urban infrastructure developed; (ii)
Sustainable service provision enhanced through urban governance and community participation.
The Environment safeguards expert will provide inputs in the assessment of environmental impacts and
risks of the proposed project. The assessment will ensure that project implementation complies with ADB
guidelines as well as national (Indian) laws and requirements relating to environmental assessment. The
consultant will be required to visit Nagaland for compiling relevant baseline data and assessments, and
to conduct stakeholder workshops to discuss and disseminate findings and recommendations. This exercise
will address missing information in the Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs) and align them to
adhere with the ADB SPS, 2009.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
The tasks of the consultant will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
(i) Undertake an environmental assessment of the proposed project and help prepare related documentation
in coordination with ADB safeguards specialist;
(ii) Update the IEEs reports to ensure they comply with ADB SPS 2009 as well as with national
requirements; and ensure the same regarding safeguard measures to be implemented under the project;
(iii) Conduct additional stakeholder consultations on-site and hybrid as per provided in the SPS 2009.
Stakeholders will include, but not necessarily be limited to, relevant gov’t agencies, affected persons,
and members of the civil society including academe and conservation NGOs;
(iv) Analyse the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) report for habitat assessment, conduct
appropriate stakeholder consultations, and incorporate the findings in the IEEs with appropriate
mitigation and conservation measures.
(v) Conduct due diligence of project-associated facilities, as required ;
(vi) Carry out due diligence on management of occupational and public safety, waste and wastewater
management, dust, noise, and also to ensure that no asbestos or other types of toxic and hazardous
substances are present in the project areas. If asbestos or hazardous substances are found, all works
must be suspended in the affected area until it has been cleared by an entity that is professionally
qualified and licensed to remove and dispose of asbestos and contaminating materials in accordance with
the Government of India’s laws and the ADB’s Good practice guidance for the management and control of
Asbestos, 2022;
(vii) Ensure that the environmental management plan (EMP) includes the proposed mitigation measures,
environmental monitoring and reporting requirements, related institutional or organizational
arrangements, capacity development and training measures, implementation schedule, cost estimates, and
performance indicators;
(viii) Prepare contractor specifications for environmental management and monitoring;
(ix) Prepare the terms of reference (TOR) and budget requirements for environmental monitoring and
evaluation during project implementation;
(x) Present the project IEE findings to ADB and external reviewers and revise the IEEs based on
reviewers’ comments;
(xi) Incorporate comments from ADB in the project IEEs and EMP and finalize both for disclosure through
ADB’s website; and
(xii) Provide inputs to ADB environmental safeguard documents such as categorization forms, etc.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The Consultant shall have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field
with at least 5 years’ experience in environmental safeguard assessment. Master’s degree and similar
experience of 3 minimum years in donor-funded projects will be preferred. Experience in supervision of
construction works and/or environmental health and safety will be an advantage.
Minimum General Experience: 5 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 5 Years
