Descripción de la Oferta

Key Roles and Responsibilities

•Tracking the status of pesticide and geographic intervention area decisions with PMI and NMCP, and determining the 22 CFR 216 documentation needs for the upcoming campaign.
•Timely preparation of a country-specific Supplemental Environmental Assessment, amendment, or Letter Report, as appropriate.
•Development of waste management plans prior to the initiation of intervention activities, describing the disposition plan for each waste stream generated during the intervention.
•Determining the registration status of proposed pesticides in the country of use prior to shipment, and ensuring that registration needs are satisfied before the arrival of pesticide.
•Ensuring that quality assurance testing on pesticide samples is performed and demonstrates that the pesticide meets specifications prior to shipment.
•Performance of Pre-Season Environmental Compliance Assessments for each operational site (soak pit, storeroom, and/or other required facilities) two months prior to intervention activities.
•Performing vehicle inspections prior to AIRS signing lease agreements to be sure that all proposed vehicles for pesticide or operator transport meet Best Management Practice requirements.
•Tracking and supervision of work required on operational sites prior to commencement of interventions. If necessary, confirming soak pit construction according to BMPs.
•Providing or overseeing the annual environmental compliance training of intervention teams and storekeepers, as well as Abt staff as necessary.
•Performing a Pre-Season Environmental Compliance Green Light Inspection for each operational site 1-2 weeks prior to spray.
•Continual supervision of interventions, and completion of Best Management Practices checklists throughout the intervention.
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
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Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

•Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, or other relevant field.
•At least six (6) years of relevant professional work experience, including significant experience in environmental health and insecticide use and management.
•Ability to prepare and deliver effective environmental health and safety training
•Ability to effectively interact with project personnel and provide one-on-one coaching as needed.
•Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
•Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
•Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
•Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
•Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are highly desirable


Minimum Qualifications

•4+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.