• Application Deadline:
• Position: Waste Management Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos , Rivers


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites.


• Supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources.


• Assist with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes.


• Ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste.


• Formulate and control budgets for waste disposal.


• Collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines.


• Monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers.


• Assist with the development of information and promotional materials


• Aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets.


• Investigate and follow up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and work with other waste regulation enforcement staff.


• Identify and target areas with fly tipping or black bag problems, working to find solutions to eliminate these.


• Consult with residents, community groups, councilors, housing associations and traders' associations about waste management issues, identify their requirements and provide appropriate solutions.


• Develop research projects and contribute to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal.

Qualifications

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, waste management, sustainability, or a related field.


• Knowledge of waste management regulations, policies, and best practices.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.


• Familiarity with waste management technologies and practices.


• Certification or training in hazardous waste management (preferred).


• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software for waste mapping and analysis (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

• Capability to manage and waste management projects.


• In-depth knowledge of waste management principles.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Creativity and out of the box thinking.


• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, industry trends, and technological advancements.