UN Habitat Solid Waste Management Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Ethiopia looking for “Solid Waste Management”. Applicants with a degree in BSC Degree may apply on or before 10th Feb 2022.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976. UN-Habitat maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996.
UN Habitat Solid Waste Management Jobs 2022
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 4th Feb 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Solid Waste Management to be based in Awassa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
| Position | Solid Waste Management |
| Location | Awassa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | BSC Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Six years |
| Application Deadline | 10th Feb 2022 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the national project lead heading the project, UN-Habitat Programme Manager and in close collaboration with national and local counterparts as well as Development Partners, the incumbent of the post will have to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:
- Support the assessment of the existing situation of solid waste management in Hawassa through direct communication with relevant government office and associations working in the system;
- Support in the collection of relevant data for the project design and implementation;
- Familiarize himself/herself with Fukuoka semi-aerobic method of landfill management;
- Support the designing of proper solutions to rehabilitate the Hawassa dumpsite;
- Support city officials and technical staff in the rehabilitation of the dumpsite and improve the situation of SWM in Hawassa city through on-the-job training, technical assistance, and strategy development;
- Support the supervision of the rehabilitation works in the Hawassa dumpsite including keeping timesheets of contractors and sub-contractors on site;
- Support the Fukuoka Method specialists, who will be mobilized through ROAP in carrying out their activities when they are on mission in Ethiopia;
- Support the preparation of progress reports regarding the implementation of the project, including documentation, knowledge management, advocacy, and outreach;
- Organize and facilitate experience sharing with other cities to disseminate the Fukuoka Method in Ethiopian cities;
- Support UN-Habitat in developing project proposals on solid waste management and/or other urban challenges;
- Liaise with donors and government partners, attend meeting and workshops with the project lead;
- Undertake tasks assigned by senior project lead.
Position in Organization:
- Agency: HABITAT
- Title: National Programme Officer – Solid Waste Management (UNHABITAT)
- Job ID: 41122
- Practice Area – Job Family: Environment and Energy – SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Vacancy End Date: 10/02/2022 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time Left: 6d 17h 51m
- Duty Station: Awassa, Ethiopia
- Education & Work Experience: G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 6 year(s) experience, I-Master’s Level Degree – 4 year(s) experience
- Languages Required: Amharic, English
- Desired:
- Grade: SB4
- Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
- Posting Type: External
- Bureau: Africa
- Contract Duration: Six months with a possibility of extension
Qualification:
- BSc degree or above in urban planning/management, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar field. Proven work experience in solid waste and/or environmental management is an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years (4 years with M.A./M.Sc. Degree) of working experience at National or international level, with relevant knowledge in the field of solid waste management, urban planning/management, civil engineering and/or environmental management.
- Proven working experience in Ethiopian context, especially with governmental counterparts.
- Knowledge of the UN system is an asset.
How to Apply UN Habitat Solid Waste Management Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=41122&HRS_JO_PST_SEQ=1&hrs_site_id=2
The Closing Date: 10th Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unhabitat.org |
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