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The project is subdivided into two themes namely 1) Removal of POPs from the environment of Mauritius whose objective is to remove POPs from the environment of Mauritius in a sustainable way and 2) Develop Alternative and Integrated Vector Control Strategies for Malaria whose objective is to develop and demonstrate alternative Strategies for Malaria Vector Management. The task of the International Technical Expert is to provide high quality technical assistance to the Project Manager, and other project stakeholders. He/She shall report to the Project Manager and the Project Management Unit. Applicants should consult and download the detailed Terms of Reference from the following website: http://un.intnet.mu/undp/html/mauritius/jobs.htm. The International Technical Expert for Theme 1 will be expected to work in a team, with the National Technical Expert who will be separately recruited.
Duties and Responsibilities
The brief responsibilities of the ITE are as follows:
Advise on Priority Setting for the project to ensure good quality
Design and implement concrete, on-the-ground pilot measures to practically demonstrate project findings and recommendations
Review work plan, indicators in the project log frame, as necessary and assist the PM to regularly monitor the risks and update risk mitigation strategy of the project, as required
Follow-up on the laboratory testing of POPs
Write specifications for disposal of obsolete POPs
Write specifications for clean-up of POPs contaminated areas
Focus on the training set up, standards discussions, legislation issues, introduction of
Collecting, Labelling and Packaging systems (CLP), and occupational health safety
Estimate the number of UN Approved containers for the shipment/disposal of non-pops hazardous chemicals as per list provided by APEXHOM- an NGO, partner of the project.
Work closely with the National Technical Expert(s) on the project
Assist in the preparation of project reports
Assist UNDP, the Executing Agency and the Steering Committee upon request in any other tasks related to the project implementation
Exchange and share experiences and lessons learned through relevant conservation and development projects nationally and internationally
Attend technical meetings and other appropriate forums
Any other technical assistance required within the framework POPs project as requested by Project Management Unit
Competencies
Experience with hazardous waste handling and operations (Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm Convention) and related safe chemical trainings
Experience with POPs inventories
7 years experience in various public and private sector organizations including experience of working with Government of developing countries and International Organization
Experience in pesticide management and control
UNDP- GEF prior experience or knowledge of UNDP- GEF project implementation procedures, including procurement, disbursements, and reporting and monitoring
Training experience in developing countries
Ability of clear communication and technical report writing
Excellent negotiation skills
Good facilitation skills
Good capacities for strategic thinking and planning
Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate complex work and a multi stakeholder project
Willingness to work in a team with national and international experts
Computer literate
Required Skills and Experience
Degree and Post-graduate degree in (agro-)chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science/ engineering or other relevant science based degree
7 years working experience in fields related to theme 1
Solid knowledge of the Stockholm Convention and its requirements
