International Scrap and Waste Materials Inspection Expert (Metal & Plastic)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO

Staff Closes 01 Jun 2026 14 days left

Overview

Engage an international expert to train inspectors on international best practices for scrap and waste material inspections, including sampling methods and safety procedures.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review relevant Egyptian laws, regulations, and decrees.
  • Prepare training materials on the inspection of scrap and waste products (metal and plastic), covering the Basel Convention, SOP for sampling, on-site checklists, and safety procedures.
  • Deliver training to GOEIC Inspectors.
  • Prepare a final report including training materials, trainee evaluation, and recommendations.
Required Experience
  • At least seven (7) years of proven professional experience in scrap/waste management, inspection, regulation, or control of transboundary movements of waste, including practical exposure to import/export inspection systems.
  • At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in field inspection and sampling of scrap/waste consignments (metal and/or plastic), preferably at ports, customs points, or inspection sites.
  • Demonstrated experience developing SOPs / inspection checklists / sampling protocols and applying risk-based inspection approaches.
  • At least three (3) years of proven training and capacity-building experience delivering technical training to inspectors/regulators, including preparation of training materials and trainee evaluation.
Qualifications

Advanced university degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Waste Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related discipline, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
10 working days over a period of two months
Work Modality
Home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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