Waste Management Specialist

Work Location Abyei

Expected duration 6 months, with a possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities Description and Scope of Assignment

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) seeks to establish a context for enlightened and effective management of its resources, to help build advanced and sustainable environmental solutions in view of reducing its environmental footprint during peacekeeping operations.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Consultant/Waste Management Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Administration - Implement and coordinate the DPFO/DOS Waste Management Policy and the Mission’s Waste Management Strategy/Plan. - Support the implementation of the DOS Environmental Strategy’s waste pillar by providing technical expertise to the mission, at all team sites by recording and monitoring waste management data and issues and participating in the waste working group. - Support the development of the Mission budgets with focus on improving waste management systems, including hazardous waste; - Prepare consolidated reports and assessments on waste management issues, actions and implementation of the waste management plan.

2. Planning - Develop conceptual designs, feasibility studies and multi-year plans of waste management systems to be implemented in the Mission; - Review and update the mission Waste Management Plan and associated Standard Operating Procedures. - Prepare, in coordination with relevant stakeholders an environmental action plan, guidance materials and instructions aimed at achieving environmental objectives. - Advises on the most advanced, cost effective, and low maintenance smart/remote monitoring solutions for material consumption; - Provides a full package of recommendations and scope of requirements for the implementation of related waste management projects. - Ensure waste considerations are included in the statement of works, contracts and services to support waste minimization in relation to the supply chain and contractors.

3. Implementation - Establish required and assess existing waste management infrastructure in the Mission and propose innovative technical solutions to reduce waste-related risks, including alternative technologies for hazardous wastes as well as in evaluating recycling options and developing a waste disposal schedule or auction process. - Support, in coordination with the mission Environmental Officer, the development of training activities aimed at building mission capacity to meet mission environmental objectives. - Manage the operations of the mission waste management yard and ensure all waste equipment are operating as required by implementing appropriate maintenance culture. - Undertake regular inspections of waste management practices in all mission locations, with a focus on risk assessment; provide recommendations and undertake them accordingly and share feedback. - Undertake regular inspections of contractor waste disposal processes and practices in coordination with the contract managers and ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the contract and mission polices. Contribute to the development and co-ordination of cross-mission environmental challenges. - Develops and maintains liaison with third- party, contractors, other UN agencies, local authorities and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the mission area; - Keeps up to date on environmental developments.

4. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills Competencies Professionalism - Thorough knowledge of environmental engineering with specific experience in sustainability and solid waste management; ability to develop comprehensive arguments for and against the suitability of pragmatic and robust solutions that provide benefits towards sustainability improvements in field Mission operations; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and strives to incorporate the gender perspective in programmatic and operational work. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals -Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others -Places team agenda before personal agenda -Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position -Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training in engineering technology or in a relevant technical discipline is required. Specialization in solid waste management is desirable.

Work Experience (Required) A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental engineering or related fields. Experience in the management of a wide range of residential or commercial waste streams. Strong knowledge of operational and financial aspects of waste management technologies. Environmental engineering experience in international peacekeeping, post conflict environment, field or military operations. Experience with methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of environmental compliance standards and proven ability in analytical work. National Drivers license Experience in trouble shooting of waste management equipment.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.