Bachelor's degree in related field, At least two years of experience in solid waste management, Experience conducting resource assessments and data analysis.
Key responsabilities:
Develop an updated 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan
Conduct Waste Analysis Composition Study with SWM staff
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
The City of San Fernando in the Philippines has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Solid Waste Management Expert. As a growing city facing development pressures, this has manifested in increasing stress on the capacity of the city’s solid waste management program. The CENRO office conducts various Solid Waste Management (SWM) outreach programs, such as the ‘Palit Basura’ (Trash Exchange) campaign, which incentivizes barangays to return their recyclable waste for household goods.
The PCRV will work with SWM staff from the City’s Office of Environment and Natural Resources to develop an updated 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan for the City. To accomplish this, relevant data on the composition of the city’s waste is needed, through a Waste Analysis Composition Study (WACS) to be completed with the help of the PCRV to develop strategies driven by data.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in the Philippines together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, sanitation management, environmental management, industrial engineering, environmental science or related field.
At least two years of experience in solid waste management.
At least two years’ experience conducting resource assessments, fieldwork and data analysis.
Excellent people skills with demonstrated flexibility and patience.
High tolerance for ambiguity and high level of flexibility
Living conditions
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Experience
Level of experience:Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Non-profit Organization - Charity
Spoken language(s):
English
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