Assistant Director Solid Waste Management (Field Services)
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location
Mombasa
Deadline
Oct 8
Job description & requirements
Job Description
- Planning and coordinating solid waste collection, cleansing, source separation and transportation services.
- Developing work plans and schedules for waste collection and cleansing services.
- Implementing departmental policies, strategies and procedures relating to field services.
- Supervising staff involved in waste collection, cleansing, loading and transportation.
- Coordinating deployment and utilization of waste collection vehicles and equipment.
- Coordinating public education and stakeholder engagement on waste collection and responsible waste handling.
- Monitoring compliance with approved procedures and standards for waste handling, collection and transportation.
- Coordinating field operations with relevant stakeholders and service providers.
- Monitoring waste collection and cleansing performance and recommending corrective action.
- Preparing reports on waste collection, transportation, fleet and field operations.
- Advising on operational challenges and service delivery improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering, waste management, natural resource management, engineering, public administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years' relevant experience in solid waste management, waste collection, transportation, sanitation, environmental management or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of waste handling, collection and transportation operations.
- Knowledge of county and national legislation relating to solid waste management.
- Completion of a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Member of environment institute of kenya (eik) or a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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