Job ID
24560
Job Title
Environmental Health Officer
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Environment / Geology
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1- Review and analyze data collected on water quality monitoring surveillance by Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and WHO focal points for WASH, and monitor the implementation of the activities.
2- Support the team in assess the risk and needs in environmental health and WASH in health facilities including waste management.
3- Assist the team in developing project proposals for WASH related interventions, including assessing necessary supplies and equipment.
4- Support air quality assessment in Syria with collaboration of Ministry of Local Administration.
5- Undertake any other tasks given by the supervisor.
2- Support the team in assess the risk and needs in environmental health and WASH in health facilities including waste management.
3- Assist the team in developing project proposals for WASH related interventions, including assessing necessary supplies and equipment.
4- Support air quality assessment in Syria with collaboration of Ministry of Local Administration.
5- Undertake any other tasks given by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Essential: First university degree in Environmental Development or Environmental or Biological sciences or Engineering, or another relevant technical field
Desirable: International or national experience in environmental health and specialized training or certification in Environment management
Experience :
Minimum two years of experience in Environment Safeguards, Environmental Development, Waste Management and related areas and their implementation in emergencies. WASH programme
Knowledge of WHO and or other UN Agencies rules, manuals, practices and procedures is an asset.
Desirable: International or national experience in environmental health and specialized training or certification in Environment management
Experience :
Minimum two years of experience in Environment Safeguards, Environmental Development, Waste Management and related areas and their implementation in emergencies. WASH programme
Knowledge of WHO and or other UN Agencies rules, manuals, practices and procedures is an asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic
Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of the Environment Safeguards, Environmental Development, Waste Management and related areas and their implementation in emergencies. Knowledge of WHO and or other UN Agencies rules, manuals, practices and procedures is an asset.
Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of the Environment Safeguards, Environmental Development, Waste Management and related areas and their implementation in emergencies. Knowledge of WHO and or other UN Agencies rules, manuals, practices and procedures is an asset.
Salary and Benefits
it's a UNOPS contract under WHO management , LICA 8 equal to NOA level.
the salary will be as UN salary scale
the salary will be as UN salary scale
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 23, 2020
Expiry Date
Jan 22, 2021
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Do you have a B.A degree in
Environmental Development or Environmental or Biological sciences or Engineering, or another relevant technical field
Q2: Do you have two years relevant experience in WASH prograame, Environmental ,Engineering ?
Q2: Do you have two years relevant experience in WASH prograame, Environmental ,Engineering ?