Project Officer (E - Waste)

Education

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management, Innovation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ (4 years for bachelor’s degree holder) experience in innovation project management and/or implementation, particularly in the circular economy and field of environmental management or waste management in East Africa;

• Experience in working with public-private business models within the circular economy is anadvantage; and,

• Practical experience of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working independently.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite;

• Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively;

• Excellent organizational skills, analytical and creative thinking;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders;

• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail;

• Knowledge of design software such as Canva or Adobe for developing advocacy documents isan advantage;

• Knowledge of UN/IOM regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;

• Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA is an advantage;

• Knowledge of e-waste management practices and regulations in East Africa is an advantage;• Knowledge of different financing models such as carbon credits, public-private partnerships, and others, is an advantage; and,

• Proven ability to produce quality work according to set deadlines.

Education

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management, Innovation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ (4 years for bachelor’s degree holder) experience in innovation project management and/or implementation, particularly in the circular economy and field of environmental management or waste management in East Africa;

• Experience in working with public-private business models within the circular economy is anadvantage; and,

• Practical experience of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working independently.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite;

• Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively;

• Excellent organizational skills, analytical and creative thinking;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders;

• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail;

• Knowledge of design software such as Canva or Adobe for developing advocacy documents isan advantage;

• Knowledge of UN/IOM regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;

• Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA is an advantage;

• Knowledge of e-waste management practices and regulations in East Africa is an advantage;• Knowledge of different financing models such as carbon credits, public-private partnerships, and others, is an advantage; and,

• Proven ability to produce quality work according to set deadlines.

• Provide technical, administrative and logistical support for the organization and implementation of a project inception workshop with all project partners, to be hosted in Nairobi or Kampala as soon as possible.

• In close coordination with partners at the workshop, draft inputs to support the development of a comprehensive project plan that outlines activity, timelines, resource requirements, budgets and key deliverables.

• Coordinate closely with the Global E-waste Task Force to facilitate the publishing and launching of a multi-agency document, the Toolkit for Creating a Circular Economy for E-waste in Displacement Settings.

• Coordinate closely with relevant stakeholders, including national and local government agencies, the private sector and UN agencies, to facilitate the establishment of partnerships for the full scale of the project.

• Recommend a mechanism for the payment of refugee field staff and/or monitor IOM`s implementing partner particularly in relation to contracting and payments.

• Work closely with project partners to support the establishment of new forms of e-waste collection, transportation and recycling, and sourcing of battery feedstocks.

• Research avenues for selling recycled battery packs.

• Supervise the focal point in Bidibidi.

• Ensure the project is intentional about equality, diversity and inclusion by engaging with and supporting people of diverse genders and people with disabilities, facilitate representation and the inclusion of diverse groups in monitoring and evaluation and within different roles.

• Check that a complaints and feedback mechanism is in place and that it is regularly monitored, and follow up on corrective actions as needed.

• Monitor the project budget and risks, and recommend mitigation actions as needed.

• Conduct site visits to monitor project implementation, and work to address issues or concerns promptly.

• Work closely with the communications officer to collect stories and case studies, and facilitate the publishing of articles for the project`s visibility at a global level.

• Organise quarterly internal Project Advisory Board meetings with the project donor, Innovation Norway, and implement strategic recommendations. Draft and facilitate the submission of the final donor narrative and financial report.

• Provide technical and process support to the University of Edinburgh for the collection of monitoring data as needed.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, regulations, and trends related to e-waste management, and facilitate the incorporation of relevant advancements in project strategies and activities.

• Attend global conferences and events with project partners to help raise awareness for effective e-waste management in displacement settings.

• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.