Overview
The Environmental Engineer will support the implementation of the Environment Strategy for Peace Operations – Waste Pillar and related technical assistance activities. The role involves providing guidance and support to field missions on waste management systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Introduces and implements DOS Environmental Guidelines in missions and leads the waste working group.
- Supports the implementation of the DOS Environment Strategy by providing technical support to field missions on waste management.
- Provides guidance on DOS Environment and Waste Management Policies and host country environmental standards.
- Supports missions in budget development for waste management systems, including hazardous waste.
- Prepares consolidated reports on environmental actions and identifies problem areas.
- Reviews statements of work, contracts, and services for waste disposal engineering projects.
- Formulates and evaluates waste procedures and projects for accuracy, soundness, feasibility, and cost.
- Develops conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and multi-year plans for waste management systems in field missions.
- Prepares environmental action plans, guidance materials, and instructions.
- Assesses existing waste management infrastructure in missions and proposes technical solutions.
- Supports the development of training activities to build mission capacity.
- Develops and maintains liaison with other UN agencies, local authorities, and NGOs.
- Keeps up to date on environmental developments.
- Undertakes travel to field missions up to three (3) months, as required.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental engineering or related fields is required. Experience in the management of a wide range of residential or commercial waste streams is desirable. Environmental engineering experience in international peacekeeping, post conflict environment, field or military operations is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental engineering or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Specialization in solid waste management is desirable.
