Dutystation: Home based
Functional responsibilities
Programmatic responsibilities
Reporting
Communication
1. Programmatic responsibilities
Review and provide input to the updated feasibility study, focusing on environmental risks, regulatory gaps, and site suitability.
Advise on the environmental implications of the proposed concept design for the e-waste facility.
Support the Project Manager in integrating environmental safeguards into implementation of e-waste policy and regulation, including EPR mechanisms.
Identify environmental permitting requirements and provide guidance on necessary documentation and timelines.
Review environmental aspects of the financial and economic modality (when conducted) to assess sustainability.
Provide technical input during detailed engineering design to ensure environmental considerations are incorporated, including climate resilience, waste minimization, and pollution control measures.
Participate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes if required by PNG regulations and international standards.
Support training and awareness sessions for stakeholders on environmental risks related to e-waste.
Support monitoring of compliance with environmental standards and reporting requirements.
Advise on mitigation of any environmental issues during civil works and facility commissioning.
Lead the design and development of an environmental monitoring platform to track and report on environmental compliance across project activities.
Define environmental indicators, data collection methodology, and reporting frequency.
Work with UNOPS Project Manager and M&E to ensure the platform integrates with the broader project monitoring framework.
Provide training and tools to capacity building of stakeholders.
2. Reporting
Provide technical reports and written inputs on environmental aspects of all deliverables across the project.
Develop and maintain a set of environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each project phase, aligned with national regulations and UNOPS standards.
Prepare the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the project, including updates based on project progress and feedback from regulatory bodies.
Ensure documentation of permit requirements, approvals, and compliance tracking mechanisms.
Support the integration of environmental indicators and safeguards into the project’s overall Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework and monitoring platform.
Deliver periodic progress reports on environmental compliance and risk mitigation.
Document lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement of environmental safeguards throughout the lifecycle of the project.
3. Communication
Draft deliverables will be submitted for UNOPS Project Manager review and feedback within agreed timelines. Feedback will be consolidated by the Project Manager, and the Environmental Specialist will revise and resubmit as required.
Supporting the Project Manager on the design and implementation of targeted environmental awareness materials or sessions to raise understanding of e-waste risks, mitigation strategies, and safeguards.
Contributing to project updates, donor reports, and presentations by providing verified environmental data and key messages.
Ensuring that all communications and public materials involving environmental content align with national regulations and UNOPS and DFAT branding and disclosure guidelines.
Documenting and addressing environmental-related grievances or concerns raised through the project’s feedback and grievance mechanism, in coordination with the M&E team.
Ad hoc calls may be scheduled as needed to review specific deliverables, reports, or indicators.
All deliverables, data requests, and updates will be shared via email, MS Teams, or the designated project file-sharing platform
Preparing concise, accessible briefs or environmental summaries for both technical and non-technical audiences, including community stakeholders where appropriate.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Five (5) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree (or 7 years’ of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree) in the environmental impact assessment, environmental management, or regulatory advisory in e-waste management.
Experience working in the Pacific Region is an advantage.
Fluency and proficiency in English is required.
Proficiency in another UN language is desirable.
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