Local environment expert- Zahle

  1. Identifying and planning for environmental interventions under the LCRP’s Strategic Objective 4: “Reinforce Lebanon’s economic, social and environmental stability” and its Impact 6: “Mitigated Environmental Impact of the Syrian crisis to avoid further degradation of the natural eco-system and ensure its long-term sustainability”
  1. In depth assessments at the level of each UoM/Municipality
  2. Desktop reviews of existing studies and assessments, Field assessments, Focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
  3. Identify ongoing environmental and sustainable development initiatives in the geographical area of intervention.
  4. Establish a database of on-going environmental initiatives including those related to the environmental impacts of the Syrian crisis.
  1. Develop and support the implementation of at least 4 Project proposals for selected priority interventions for the respective UoM/Municipalities
  1. Develop at least 4 project proposals to respond to priority environmental impact of the Syrian crisis in coordination with all concerned stakeholders
  2. Ensure close coordination with the different services of the Ministry of Environment and other concerned ministries, the Bekaa Water Establishment, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNHCR, UNDP and others) as well as other local authorities, unions of municipalities.
  3. Coordinate with civil society including groups of citizens, local NGOs, religious leaders, CSOs, etc.
  4. Coordinate with all ongoing local initiatives such as the UNHCR / ANERA Solid Waste Management project, Qaraoun Lake Pollution Prevention (MoE/World Bank), LHSP (MOSA/UNDP), Sustainable Land Management (MoE/UNDP), Local Development in Litani River Basin (ESFD/EU), Solid Waste Management Project (OMSAR/EU), Baladi-Cap (USAID) and others as appropriate.
  1. Support the implementation of capacity development activities including trainings and awareness on environmental management for the respective UoM/Municipalities   
    1. Provide administrative, logistics and technical support for the planning and delivery of trainings to the respective Unions of Municipalities/Municipalities
    2. Develop and conduct awareness campaigns, and support those existing or planned under the LCRP, to inform and engage all community groups in the selection, planning and implementation of interventions
    3. Support lessons learnt initiatives on community engagement for behaviour change on environmental issues.
    4. Support the ETF and MoE regional office in Bekaa in punctually communicating information and advice on national policy, legislative and normative developments at national level to local environmental actors and initiatives.
    5. Map environment related initiatives under the LCRP in Zahle Municipality and other priority municipalities in Zahle and West Bekaa Cazas and join efforts with ETF and MoE regional office to advise on and support lessons learnt efforts of local actors. This to reach a longer term positive impact on the environmental situation in the targeted area,
Intervention Sectors
Water sanitation and hygiene
Location
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa
Application Deadline
Organisation
FGB
Salary Range
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
- University Degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental sciences, or other closely related fields.
- Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field preferred.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No