Waste Management/Environmental Engineer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer (CE) the duties of the Waste Management/Environmental Engineer will include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements the Environmental Guidelines and Policies in the mission;
• Supports the implementation of the Environmental Guidelines and Mission Waste Management Plan by providing technical support to field locations on request in the areas of waste management in particular;
• Prepares consolidated reports on environmental actions of all mission locations, sites and identifies problem areas to be addressed by the relevant Sections and Units within the mission.
• Reviews statements of work, contracts and services for engineering projects related to the disposal of solid waste in accordance with international, local and mission environmental standards;
• Formulates and evaluates waste procedures and projects for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost;
• Develops conceptual designs, feasibility studies and multi-year plans of waste management systems to be implemented in field locations;
• Prepares an environmental action plan, guidance materials and instructions aimed at achieving environmental objectives.
• Assesses existing waste management infrastructure in mission (including, but not limited to, local infrastructure) and proposes innovative technical solutions to reduce waste-related risks;
• Supports the development of training activities aimed at building mission capacity to meet mission environmental objectives;
• Keeps up to date on environmental developments.
• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Specialist, Architectural, or other relevant discipline.

An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree.

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 5 years implementing similar projects related to environment and waste management.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other energy, environment and climate change related experience

Area of expertise details:

• Good understanding of the environmental and waste management issues related to construction projects including water and sanitation and electrical projects.
• Knowledge of architectural, engineering and construction principles and practices as well as international environmental codes, standards and guidelines applicable to the construction industry.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting, development, and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is an asset.
• Experience in the East and Central Africa Region is desirable.
• MS Project, Office package (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Fluency in English mandatory.
• Knowledge of French optional (non- mandatory)

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Client Orientation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 30 September 2020