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Ref: NP567-329
Job description / Role
One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. Together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking. If this sounds like somewhere you'd like to work, click apply to continue with your application.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The Specialist will be responsible for developing a solid waste management policy and strategy for a large government client and advising on its implementation.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
* Work alongside, and take instructions from, the Waste Management Advisor of the client
* Coordinate the day to day activities regarding the conduct of the consultancy;
* Monitor the compliance by the Consultants with the TORs;
* Coordinate meetings with the key stakeholders;
* Disseminate documents to key stakeholders;
* Attend meetings and to give advice on all waste management issues as required;
* Conduct site visits as required;
* Meet with waste collection contractors as necessary;
* Undertake any other waste related work associated with the terms of our consultancy contract;
* Evaluate tenders for a proposed Design, Build and Operate landfill
Requirements
* Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management or similar relevant discipline from a recognised university
* Minimum 10 years post qualification experience
* Proven and demonstrated experience in solid waste management policies, solid waste management strategies and solid waste management planning
* Fluent in both written and spoken English
* Previous experience of working on large projects affiliated with International Financial Institutions such as The World Bank, EU etc.
* Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to produce high quality deliverables within tight deadlines
* Demonstrated Project Management skills and awareness of commercial issues
* Arabic language an advantage
About the Company
The Mott MacDonald Group is a diverse management, engineering and development consultancy delivering solutions for public and private clients world-wide.
Mott MacDonald's uniquely diverse 1 billion global consultancy works across 12 core business areas.
As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies with over 14,000 staff, we have principal offices in nearly 50 countries and projects in 140.