Waste Management/Environmental Engineer
Implement environmental guidelines and manage waste effectively
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Overview
Implement environmental guidelines and manage waste effectively
You have:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Environmental Specialist, Architectural, or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in implementing similar projects related to environment and waste management.
- Fluent in English (mandatory).
- Knowledge of French (optional, non-mandatory).
- Good understanding of environmental and waste management issues relates to construction projects.
- Driving license is required.
- Experience in the East and Central Africa Region is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Project Office package (EXCEL, WORK, POWER POINT, OUTLOOK).
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.
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:
Civil engineering and construction supervision
Area of expertise details:
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.
- 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.
- Fluency in English mandatory.
Knowledge of French optional (non- mandatory)
MS Project Office package (EXCEL, WORK, 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?
Please 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?
Please 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: 28-02-2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a project where you implemented environmental guidelines successfully? | This question assesses your practical experience and success in applying environmental guidelines. | Focus on a specific project, your role, and the outcome achieved. |
| How do you approach developing an environmental action plan? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thinking in environmental management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging waste management issue you encountered and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess existing waste management infrastructure? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What training methodologies do you find effective for building mission capacity in environmental objectives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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