Organization: VSO – Voluntary Service Overseas
Location: Kenya
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Environment
Biology and Chemistry
Food technology (Food tech)
Waste Management
Closing Date: 2024-04-27
Working at VSO
VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.
Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.
But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.
Role Details
Location: Kenya
Salary: To be negotiated.
Contract Type: Consultant Agreement
Contract Length: 3 months
Full Time: Part Time
Application Closing Date: Apr 27, 2024 00:00:00
Interview Date: TBD
Start Date: 15/4/2024
Role Overview Summary
Objectives of the assignment:
a. Organic Waste Markets, Products, and Customers
b. VSO Organic Waste Intervention Strategy
Deliverables:
a)Production of market evaluation report evaluating the market potential for organic waste products, considering factors such as demand, competition, pricing, market trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences, aiming to identify opportunities for product development and market penetration.
b)Product identification and scoping report detailing scope of products derived from organic waste, with a particular emphasis on three clusters: organic manure, animal feeds, and compost-based soil amendments. With clear recommendations on the feasibility and market demand for these products in the three W2W Counties.
c)Documentation on standards, regulations, and policies for organic waste management outlining the current standards, regulations, and policies related to organic waste management in the three target W2W Counties. Including recommendations for W2W primary actors on how to comply with existing standards and influence policies.
d)Development of W2W Organic Waste Strategy with workable solutions and indicators to measure impact, strategies to build markets, and partnerships.
e)Development of a comprehensive training manual and conducting Training of Trainers program for implementing project team to enhance their capacity in organic waste management.
Ideal Applicant Summary
·A degree in waste management, environmental science, in agricultural engineering, agronomy or relevant degree
·Up to 5 years’ experience in waste management and recycling approaches, with expertise on organic waste
·Experience in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies in waste management.
·Strong project management experience with success demonstrated when managing both internal and external stakeholders.
·Possess a knowledge of environmental matters, waste and resources policy, regulatory mandates, and a broad view of the industry at large.
·Ability to communicate with, explain ideas to and motivate others
·Strong decision-making skills
·Strong facilitation skills
·Ability to oversee and manage processes and people.
·Strong organizational skills
·Interest in and understanding of environmental and sustainability policies.
·Strong Analytical skills.
Competencies and Behaviour:
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities:
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.