Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant Environmental Impact ... - IFC

8.11.2 Operation
• Disclose Project employment and procurement information frequently and
regularly through transparent communication on hiring policies amongst
local communities, which aid in managing expectations and
demonstrating to local communities that Azura Power is providing
training and employment opportunities to their full ability.
The majority of jobs generated will still be short term in nature (during
construction); however, the extent of the benefit will be more likely to be felt
in the local communities, where sensitivity of receptors is highest. These
measures will maximise the number of local employees and suppliers, and
will ensure that advantages associated with training and capacity building
opportunities are implemented, thereby increasing the duration of impacts.
The positive residual impacts to employment and economy are therefore
assessed to be moderate.
A positive impact of major significance does not require specific mitigation or
enhancement; however, Azura has an opportunity to maximise this important
benefit through a small number of targeted measures:
• Local Employment and Procurement Policies implemented during the
construction phase shall be extended into the operation phase.
• Training priorities for operation shall be identified early and preemployment
training shall begin as early as possible (prior to
commencement of the operation phase).
• During operation, Azura Power shall implement internal training and
promotion initiatives for upward mobility of the workforce, particularly
local employees; this shall result in gradual phasing out of some foreign
nationals from higher level positions.
• Ensure that recruitment and training is transparent and equitable (by
implementing procedures that prevent payment of bribes for recruitment,
for example) and demonstration that during recruitment processes the
local workforce will be considered in the first instance) and that they meet
national and international standards for employment and occupational
health and safety.
• Clearly and equitably communicate information about local employment
and contracting opportunities through accessible communication channels.
These communication channels shall be reviewed following the
construction phase for relevance and effectiveness. Besides helping to
maximize local access to information on recruitment and procurement
opportunities, this will also help to manage expectations around these two
issues.
AZURA EDO IPP
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DRAFT EIA REPORT