Years of Experience: Five Years Experience (3 years in similar work)
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per Organization Salary Scale
Contract Duration: Till the end of December 2024
Vacancy Number: 097
Gender: Male
No. Of
Jobs:
1
Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
Contract Extension: Possible
About Women and Youth Future Assist Organization:
Introduction to Organization:
WYFAO stands for Women and Youth Future Assist Organization, a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Afghanistan. WYFAO’s mission is to empower women and youth through education, health, and livelihood programs. WYFAO works with local communities, government agencies, and international partners to address the needs and challenges of the most vulnerable groups in the country. WYFAO has implemented various projects in different provinces, such as Kabul, Herat, Khost, Paktia, Ghazni, Parwan and Paktika, focusing on areas such as community-based education, vocational training, gender equality, and peacebuilding. WYFAO believes that women and youth are the key agents of change and development in Afghanistan.
Job Description:
Job Description:
The Environmental Engineer will coordinate with the project teams in the planning and implementation of all project activities that have an environmental impact assessment, engineering, or construction requirements. The Environmental Engineer will be responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessments for program activities, reviewing project construction designs, and developing specifications. S/he may travel to project sites across the province to undertake environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring and reporting.
Conduct thorough assessments to identify potential environmental impacts associated with proposed projects, and provide recommendations for mitigation.
Stay abreast of environmental laws and regulations, ensuring that all projects comply with relevant standards. Obtain necessary permits and approvals as required.
Develop and implement effective waste management plans to minimize environmental impact. Recommend and oversee the implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs.
Develop and implement plans for the remediation of contaminated sites, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidelines.
Conduct environmental audits to evaluate compliance with environmental policies and regulations. Develop and implement corrective action plans as necessary.
Work closely with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to address environmental concerns and ensure alignment with project goals.
Prepare detailed reports documenting environmental assessments, compliance status, and recommendations. Present findings to stakeholders, both internal and external.
Make recommendations to maintain and improve environmental performance
Collect, analyze and manage environmental data gathered in the field.
Perform risk and quality control assessments to determine environmental impact levels.
Identify areas of negative human impact on the environment and negative environmental impacts on communities and society.
Ensure compliance with local government and industry regulations.
Review environmental regulations, and determine whether they're being applied properly
Implementation of Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) and Health and Safety Plan (HSP).
Making recommendations on clean-up, reclamation and waste management activities
Assessing how a site complies with environmental regulations
Job Requirements:
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
Five Years Experience (3 years in similar work)
Proven experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on project management.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
Proficiency in environmental modeling and assessment tools.
Excellent communication and coordination skills especially with the government sectors, and communities.
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in written and spoken English, Dari and Pashto.
PSEA Applicable:
(Women and Youth Future Assist Organization) has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which enshrines the principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Submission Guideline:
Please submit CVs and Cover Letters outlining why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position. Applicants who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 23 January 2024, midnight.
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