Solid Waste Specialist (Integrated Waste Management)

Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme

Vacancy Announcement

Solid Waste Specialist (Integrated Waste Management), ISP (Individual Service Provider)

Deadline for Applications

10 June 2018

Contract Type & Duration

ISP (Individual Service Provider) – 11 months (extendable upon availability of funds).

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Vacancy Announcement Number

LF/992/2018

Duty Station & Department

Lebanon Field Office – Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 3000 staff in the Lebanon Field Office working to foster the human development of some 470,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

The• •Solid Waste Specialist will be responsible for:

The main responsibilities include:

§  Collect, detail and evaluate the solid waste (SW), waste water (WW) and storm water (SW) sources data, through regular visits to the camps;

§  Map the sanitation sector (SW, WW, SW) and identify potential relevant partners• to UNRWA EH strategy;

§  Map the existing waste systems in each camp (waste water, storm water, solid waste, etc...), in collaboration with GIS officer and based on existing GIS information;

§  Evaluate and map major risks of pollution inside and outside the camps related to SW, WW and StW (in collaboration with the Hydrogeologist and Environmental specialist);

§  Evaluate and map the vector-borne diseases related to SW, WW and StW management;

§  Evaluate and develop an integrated waste management tool adapted to the Palestinian Camps with operational application in the particular domain of Solid waste management;

§  Develop and contribute to the Capacity Building programme of UNRWA personnel, including development of necessary training materials and identification of relevant partners;

§  Develop SW, WW, SW technical guidelines and standards for the Palestinian Camps compatible with the national standards (integrated approach);

§  Organize and implement at least 3 one-week technical workshops for UNRWA personnel on integrated waste management;

§  Participate in internal and external meetings and trainings organized by the EHD team and/or as may be required by supervisor;

§  Prepare and submit cost estimates as may be required by supervisor;

§  Prepare needs assessment with relevant action plans and activities;

§  Prepare monthly reports and/or as may be directed by supervisor.

Solid waste (SW) specific domain

§  Identify, evaluate and map the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the solid waste in the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon, based on technical surveys/tests and field visits;

§  Quantify the SW categories produced inside the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon, including household, slaughterhouse, industrial, medical, wastewater, electronic and construction with sustainable solutions adapted to each context (extended to municipality and region's current situation);

§  Evaluate the feasibility of reducing, recycling and re-using SW, etc...• in each of the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon, including the economic potentials in close collaboration with internal and external expertise in the SW domain ;

§  Integrate the UNRWA regional SW management strategy for operational intervention;

§  Develop and actively participate• in a SW pilot project in a selected Palestine refugee camp to be integrated within the EH Strategy;

§  Evaluate the needs for the SW improvement (human, logistic, project and financial resources);

§  Evaluate and propose improvements for the sustainability of the SW management inside the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon with technical and social innovations;

§  Collaborate with other environmental sectors on water, air, land, energy and climate data management.

Waste waste (WW)• and Storm water (StW) specific domain

§  Evaluate and map the WW and SW networks with connections to the municipalities;

§  Evaluate the qualitative and quantitative WW and SW for each of the 12 Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon with improvements;

§  Evaluate the potentials to artificial aquifer recharge with SW systems and infrastructure improvement;

§  Evaluate the potentials of re-cycling waste water for agricultural or as renewable energies;

§  Identify and develop documentation to prepare the WW and SW technical guidelines adapted to the Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon.

§  Map the SW infrastructure with high-intensity rain simulation;

§  Identify and map the flooding areas in each camp (using relief mapping) and propose optional solutions for decision by supervisor;

§  Estimate the potential of SW infiltration (including aquifer artificial recharge in collaboration with the hydrogeologist);

§  Develop synergies with the Disaster Risk Reduction programme in Lebanon.

Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary: $3,500 (full package inclusive of all entitlements)

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

Advanced university degree in one or more of the following areas (environmentalist, solid waste, waste resources management):

Work

experience

Minimum five years of progressively professional work experience at national or international levels in fields relevant to waste resources management (solid waste, waste water, storm water);

Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.

Language(s)

Fluency in English and Arabic is required

French is an asset.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

§  Able to work under pressure

§  Able to work in a team and in an independent manner

§  Good knowledge of Lebanon waste sector

§  Good negotiating and alliance building skill

§  Capacity to deliver innovative and cost effective solutions

§  Strong practical experience in solid waste and waste water domains

§  Proven skills in sharing information with internal and external audiences

§  AutoCAD / ArcGIS software

§  Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

§  Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

••••••••••• https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Recruitment in UNRWA Lebanon – How it works:

https://jobs.unrwa.org/frmFieldAnnouncementsList.aspx?id=3

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description

Date of issue: 21 May 2018