{"id":1387,"date":"2010-11-07T21:48:46","date_gmt":"2010-11-07T21:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2016-11-15T11:25:58","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T11:25:58","slug":"latest-chf-international-jobs-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/latest-chf-international-jobs-in-ghana.html","title":{"rendered":"Latest CHF International Jobs in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHF International<\/strong> is an international development organization founded in 1952 that works in post-conflict, unstable and developing countries. We partner with communities around the world to help them to direct the improvement of their lives and livelihoods. We believe that the people best suited to decide what a community needs are the people of the community itself. CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Accra
\n Job Title: Solid Waste Management Officer<\/strong>
\nReports To: Project Director
\nDuration: One Year Contract \u2013 Renewable on Annual Basis upon Satisfactory Performance<\/p>\n

CHF International is seeking for a Solid Waste Management Officer<\/strong> for the implementation of key activity components of the CHF International program \u201cYouth Engagement in Service Delivery (YES)\u201d funded by Gates Foundation. The program will provide targeted technical and organisational capacity building to selected youth and solid waste related value chain actors to address the solid waste problem as well as create livelihood opportunities for youth in poor urban Accra communities.<\/p>\n

Essential Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nServe as the project\u2019s leads expert on solid waste management (Collection, separation, re-use etc) including project design and maintenance;
\nAdvice project partners in the field of SWM and the project implementation;
\nAssist in developing and maintaining a sound and sustainable solid waste management strategy;
\nBe responsible for implementation of source separation scheme, quality control of operations of compost plant, plastic fashion accessories centres and other waste value addition pilot facilities;
\nSupport short-term consultants and experts of the project to fulfil their tasks during their assignment;
\nAssist in developing linkages with youth friendly solid waste services;
\nAssist in conducting environmental and social impact assessments in a value-chain assessment of the solid waste management sector;
\nConduct basic trainings in SWM and related areas of capacity building with CHF International Capacity Building Team;
\nSupport in building capacity of public, private and NGO partners for value addition and improved coverage of solid waste services;
\nAssist in the planning, coordination, and documenting the results of the activities with CHF International M &E and Knowledge Management team;
\nAssist in establishing and maintaining linkages with solid waste and youth related actors;
\nDocuments all processes, outputs and lessons learnt on the project interventions.
\nThe duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties at CHF International. CHF reserve the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.<\/p>\n

Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least a Bachelors degree in environmental, civil or public health engineering
\nAt least 6years experience in the solid waste management consultancy or programming in Ghana or a Masters degree with 3 years working experience;
\nExperience in working with staff, community organisations and government officials and coordinating multiple organisations to implement projects as desirable;
\nStrong organisational and interpersonal skills;
\nAbility to work in a team-oriented setting
\nExcellent oral and written communications skills in English language;
\nHigh degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS and Word are essential;
\nStrong network within solid waste stakeholders or actors in Accra would be an added advantage.
\nKnowledge in source separation of waste, value addition and Clean Development Mechanism processes is essential.
\nExcellent organisational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines<\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications should be forwarded to:<\/p>\n

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offer valid till: 12 Nov, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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