"Action Against Hunger stands as a global beacon in the mission to eradicate life-threatening hunger within our lifetime. With a steadfast commitment spanning four decades, this humanitarian and development organization has tirelessly operated in close to 50 nations, leading the charge in the treatment and prevention of hunger. In 2018, their efforts reached a staggering 21 million individuals, reaffirming their unwavering dedication to this critical cause."
- Job Title: Environment Logistics Senior Officer
- Job
Type: Full
Time
- Qualification: BSc/HND/BA
- Experience: 2 Years
- Location: Abuja with frequent trips to the field offices
- Reporting to: Head of Department Logistics
Job Description:
Action Against Hunger is actively seeking to appoint an Environment Logistics Senior Officer. In this crucial role, you will assume responsibility for implementing and evaluating environmental initiatives outlined in our logistics action plan at the mission level. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of our environmental objectives within the logistics domain.
Primary Duties:
- Conduct assessments during site visits to evaluate waste management practices.
- Monitor and categorize the volume of waste generated by both office and guesthouse facilities. Identify and document existing recycling methods within the intervention areas.
- Identify and establish effective hazardous waste management procedures.
- Implement and refine waste collection processes within the capital office and bases, directing materials towards recycling channels.
- Initiate contracts and partnerships with recycling and waste management companies to enhance sustainability efforts.
- Gather and document program expectations regarding waste management, providing written reports for coordination and headquarters.
- Identify the types and composition of packaging materials and their respective suppliers.
- Compile a comprehensive list of quality and environmental standards and labels applicable to the local market in accordance with strategic priorities.
- Collect relevant data and maintain an indicator tracking table to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Facilitate internal communication by sharing achieved results with both the mission and headquarters.
Position
Requirements:
Educational Background:
- Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, or Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
Professional
Experience:
- Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of extensive experience in environmental or waste management projects or supply chain/logistics, with a preference for experience in humanitarian or development sectors.
Regulatory
Knowledge:
- Exhibit a working knowledge of federal, state, or local environmental and waste regulations.
Attention
to Detail and Organizational Skills:
- Showcase excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring precision and thoroughness in tasks.
Communication
Skills:
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality when required.
Collaborative
Spirit:
- Demonstrate the capability to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams within a complex, multi-site work environment.
Language
Proficiency:
Be
fluent in English, as it is the primary language of communication within the
organization.
Interpersonal
Skills:
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, characterized by approachability, diplomacy, negotiation proficiency, and the ability to give and receive effective feedback. Being a team player is essential for success in this position.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: