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General

Description of assignment title

Environmental Officer

Assignment country

Afghanistan

Expected start date

01/01/2022

Sustainable Development Goal

PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities

No

Host entity

UNAMA

Type

Onsite

Duration

3 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

1

Duty stations

Kabul

Details

Mission and objectives

UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political/ Peacebuilding Mission, exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

Context

The Office of the CMS (O/CMS) supports the implementation of the Mission's mandate by providing the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support, including in areas as budget, finance, human resources management, general services, logistics, occupational safety and health (OSH) and environment. It manages twelve regional offices throughout Afghanistan, including seven regional offices and five provincial offices, as well as one support office in Kuwait and two liaison offices in Tehran and Islamabad respectively.

Task description

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of Administrative Officer in the Office of the Chief Mission Support, UNAMA, and within limits of delegated authority, the UNV will be responsible for the following duties: Audit, evaluation and inspection: Review and update the Environmental policy and measurable objectives on environmental issues in accordance with UN regulations, policy, guidance and recognized best practices; Conduct environmental assessments and surveys of UNAMA compounds and operations in the mission; Develop, review and amend environmental baseline studies as needed; Implement a Mission-wide Environmental Action Plan that supports the achievement of the objectives of the DFS Environment Strategy; Improve the Mission’s performance on the annual environmental performance and risk management scorecard; Advice relevant stakeholders on issues arising from the environmental assessment and surveys undertaken; Establish a list of potentially hazardous installations within the Mission in cooperation with fire marshals or other mission staffs designated to deal with emergencies; Liaise on environmental issues with local authorities, the office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, UNEP and other relevant United Nations bodies and agencies present in the country or region hosting the mission; Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Mission Environmental Action Plan, as well as directives emanated from the Department of Mission Support; Investigate complaints or reports of pollution, contamination, health hazards and other environment-related incidents. Ensure that all sewage and wastewaters are collected and receive all necessary pre-treatment prior to its discharge in the sewage treatment system and necessary sampling and monitoring of discharges to receiving water is carried out; Follow up on the implementation of Mission environmental audits; In coordination

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental projects or related areas. Experience in national and/or international organizations in the area of environmental emergency and/or crisis management is a plus.

Area(s) of expertise

Health

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Environmental Sciences, engineering, Social Science or Environmental Management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Competencies and values

, Creativity, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Afghanistan is a hardship duty station with a volatile security. Living and working conditions for UN volunteers in UNAMA are similar to the living conditions of all other internationally recruited staff members. UN volunteers are provided with safe accommodation in an extensive compound in Kabul with good infrastructure and amenities. The mission has three compounds in Kabul: Compound Alpha, and UNOCA (UN Operational Complex in Afghanistan) the largest one. Generally speaking stringent security measures are in place throughout the country and UN volunteers as other UN staff, are quite limited in all Afghan duty stations when it comes to movement, walking virtually not allowed. The movement is done inside the “green box” (only) mostly in armored vehicles driven by national qualified UN drivers. Many places are off limits (including restaurants). There is also a curfew throughout the country, generally from midnight to 5:30 am but this can very between duty stations. There are number of security measures to be compiled with, The UNAMA Security section provides these guidelines during the initial security briefing up on arrival in the mission area. Upon arrival, volunteers are accommodated at the UNV designated accommodations within the UNOCA compound for a fix charge of US$ 10 per day (US$300per month for a room), exclusive of food. Inside the UNOCA compound are two cafeterias, a restaurant, a “Superette” and 3 small shops which provide a variety of imported canned and frozen food on offer. There is a Fresh vegetable market daily. There is also a social centre, a gym hall and a small library with books and DVDs, run by the welfare Office, within the same compound. In the provinces, the situation is different where UN personnel are confined to guess houses in most of the regions, both electricity and water are readily available, although water can sometimes run low as a result of severe droughts in the last couple of years. Most guesthouses have secured water (e.g. through a well in the compound) and generators in the event of power failure. Medical service is provided in all UNAMA duty stations. There is a UN clinic in UNAMA/UNOCA complex and access is granted in Kabul to other private international clinics. Most produce/staples are common in the markets e.g. rice, meat, vegetables, cooking oil, salt etc. UNOCA has a new minimarket where basic goods can be bought also. There are also a number of UN cleared supermarkets in Kabul, in Jalalabad, and in Mazar-I-Sharif. Contact with and outreach to the local community is usually limited. As mentioned many places are off-limits and the choice of recreational facilities are very poor. Living allowances are paid in US$ at the end of each month, but bank transfers by UNAMA to accounts abroad are possible. There are several Western Union money transfer offices in Kabul and an international bank is operating in the UNAMA compound. Summer in Afghanistan is hot and dry but winter is the opposite, cold and wet. Therefore, both summer and winter clothing and comfortable boots with insulation are necessary. Most common consumer articles are available in Kabul (and in the regions). Afghanistan is a unique country and UNAMA is a unique UN mission. It requires more stamina, commitment, and flexibility than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in hazardous and harsh conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort are absolutely essential.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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