SWM Project Officer – Bekaa

KEY RESPONSABILITIES, TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

• Conduct assessments of municipal capacity and solid waste management systems,
• Lead and monitor waste characterization activities, and supervise assigned laborers,
• Provide relevant and accurate reporting of findings,
• Assist in the development of recommendations for improving solid waste management systems in each municipality,
• Support the development of upgraded solid waste management system as approved by the municipality,
• Implement activities to enhance solid waste management systems in each municipality,
• Act as a focal point for municipalities,
• Assist in RFP development for different contracted services,
• Ensure that the progress of infrastructural works (construction) is according to set plan and implemented in a timely manner,
• Prepare plans for the allocation and distribution of supplies;
• Facilitate capacity building activities targeting municipality staff and other stakeholders,
• Maintain close relationships with the municipalities and ensure coordination with key stakeholders at the community level;
• Report on the progress of the work to the project manager;
• Report issues and constraints arising from project implementation;
• Ensure that the weekly/monthly work plan is respected on the field including development of activities, results, challenges and achievements of project as per templates,
• Collect M&E data and provide relevant reporting;
• Identify areas for possible activities improvement,
• Perform other tasks, as requested by the Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• University degree in a related field (environmental sciences, engineering, etc..)
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in coordinating SWM projects;
• Sound experience in M&E and report writing;
• Experience in training and capacity building;
• Experience in working with local governance and municipalities;
• Excellent command of English and Arabic.
• Excellent skills in common software packages (MS Excel, MS Word…)

Desirable

• Driving skills/car

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of competence in communicating information both verbally and electronically
• Ability to priorities own workload
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Sound organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to commute within the area of operation