Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor (E-Waste)

GIZ

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor (E-Waste)Project Brief
  • The project " Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste in Ghana " (in short E-Waste Programme) supports the Ministry of environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) of the Republic of Ghana in introducing sustainable e-waste management.
Scope of the Role
  • The Technical Advisor is responsible for business support to the private e-waste recycling sector, to the repair sector regarding e-waste collection, the organizational support to the recyclers' umbrella organizations, the cooperation between the GIZ E-waste program and national agencies in regards of auditing and counselling services for recycling companies and for networking with all relevant public and private stakeholders.
Tasks
  • Support to the technical and business development of the private ewaste recycling sector, needs assessment, gap analysis, interface
management of formal and informal e-waste recyclers, technical solutions and brokering funds
  • Technical and business support to the repair sector, support to theumbrella organisation, initiate stakeholder dialogues
  • Organizational support to establishment of an umbrella organisation for the recycling industry, needs assessment, support formulation of
funding proposals, support to the definition of the role as umbrella organisation
  • Cooperate with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regards of auditing and counselling services for recycling companies, advice on rules and regulations to private e-waste sector companies
  • Support cooperation and dialogue with partners and relevant stakeholders, promote the exchange of ideas between different stakeholder groups
Qualification Required & Experience
  • University degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management and/or Urban Planning and/or Environmental Sanitation and Waste
Management (equivalent MSc)
  • 5-10 years professional experience in private and public sector in Ghana, mainly focusing on environmental management
  • Very good knowledge of e-waste related international conventions, national laws and regulations
  • Good working knowledge of ICT technologies
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed - corresponding measures are agreed with management
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language
Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and
facilitate networking
  • Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobInterested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:hr-ghana@giz.deunder the Job Code 2022/E-Waste/01/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.Closing Date: 25 January, 2022GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.

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