Project Manager - Solid Waste Management (Bekaa)

Minimum Qualification: 

• A higher degree in the field of Environmental Health, Public Health, Social Science, Business Administration or other related fields (or equivalent work experience)

Relevant Experience:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience;
• At least 5 years of project management experience;
• At-least 3 years of experience in municipal solid waste management projects such as Municipal solid waste handling facilities, Integrated Solid waste management project;
• Good understanding of the Lebanese context and SWM Laws and Regulations in Lebanon;

Key Tasks:

Technical Support 

• Lead the implementation of municipality and community assessments with the aim of improving SWM systems;
• Develop reports to highlight the current SWM status in each municipality and their respective needs;
• Develop tailored plans for improving SWM systems for each municipality;
• Lead the implementation of municipality and community interventions and solutions for improved SWM systems;
• Recommend remedial actions for implementation by the municipalities, taking into their consideration their limited resources and capacity;
• Prepare Feasibility Report for Solid Waste Management and Other Waste Management;
• Develop a clear manual on Solid waste management targeting municipalities and its unions;
• Manage and disseminate knowledge and lessons learned internally and externally;
• Monitor and oversee the provision of services by contractors and consultants in coordination with the field personnel, if applicable;
• Perform any other duties as required.

Project and Personnel Management

• Management of entire team of project officers and community engagement officers;
• Manage all project aspects and ensure delivery of results;
• Review progress and financial reports (invoices) submitted by contractors and consultants and recommend payments;
• Particulate in procurement process as a technical resource, including assisting in the preparation of bidding documents and evaluating technical submissions of bidders if needed;
• Develop, maintain and report on the project implementation plan;
• Support in the identification of related risks and proposed risk management strategies to ensure smooth implementation of SWM-related project/s;
• Monitor budget;

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Ensure proper engagement with stakeholders (internal and external) for effective planning and implementation of municipal SWM interventions in a coordinated manner; including coordination with the Ministry of environment, Ministry of interior affairs, OMSAR, municipalities and municipal unions and UN agencies.
• Represent Anera in related coordination groups, technical working groups and to liaise with relevant stakeholders for programmatic and technical alignment and coordination;