Solid Waste Specialist (Integrated Waste Management - IWM)

Infrastructure and Camp Improvement

Vacancy Announcement

Solid Waste Specialist (Integrated Waste Management - IWM) (ISP)

Deadline for Applications

09 June 2019

Contract Type

ISP (Individual Service Provider) – 11 months

Vacancy Announcement Number

LF/994/2019

Duty Station & Department

Lebanon Field Office – •Infrastructure and Camp Improvement

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 registered Palestine refugees.••

The main responsibilities include:

§  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; Develop SW technical guidelines and standards for the Palestinian Camps compatible with the SW strategies and produced SWOP.

§  Map the existing solid waste systems and other sanitation services in each camp in collaboration with GIS officer and based on existing GIS information;

§  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 ;

§  Review of the SW consultants' studies, reports, and the camps' solid waste operational plans, integrate the UNRWA regional SW management strategy for operational intervention; and establish the techniques ad mechanisms of their implementation with aftermath monitoring and evaluation.

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

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

§  Collaborate with other environmental sectors on water, WW, SW, air, land, energy and climate.

§  Support project management works with stakeholders and partners (NGOs, private consultants, and contracting companies)

§  Technical support for UNRWA sanitary engineer in the management and supervision of the environmental health program in the 12 camps, evaluate the needs for the SW improvement (human, logistic, project and financial resources); data collection, procurement and distribution plans, etc.…

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

§  Assist in the preparation of BOQs, cost estimates as may be required by supervisor for the related sanitation services;

§  Prepare needs assessment with relevant action plans and activities;

§  Develop synergies with the Disaster Risk Reduction programme in Lebanon

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

Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary: (full package inclusive of all entitlements) between $2,500 & $3,000• based on grade and experience

Contract duration: 11 months (extendable upon availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

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To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

Master Degree in environmental studies, solid waste management, or related disciplines.

Work

experience

Minimum four years of progressively professional work experience at national or international levels in fields relevant to Solid waste management.

Bachelor degree in combination of 6 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of master degree.

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Language(s)

•      ••Fluency in English and Arabic is required

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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 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

Who we are

For over 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance.

For more details on UNRWA, please visit: www.unrwa.org

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/and 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.

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: 20 May 2019