Rwanda Environment Management Authority Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
Rwanda Environment Management Authority Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
Job DescriptionPrepare plans, guidelines & procedures for safe management of chemicals & hazardous substances including movement, containerization, storage, identification, record keeping, & emergency response &/or disposing of hazardous waste;
Prepare emergency response procedures, to spills or releases of chemicals & pollutants, some of which may be hazardous substances;
Participate in the development & implementation of policy, regulation, plans & programs to preserve environmental resources and to provide public environmental protection;
Take records & document reports and data related to management of chemicals, toxic & hazardous substances;
Analyze and interpret of data related to the management of chemicals, toxic and hazardous substances and recommend action to be taken.
Identify new areas of research to address new environmental issues related to the chemical and hazardous waste management;
Prepare plans, guidelines & procedures for safe management of chemicals & hazardous substances including movement, containerization, storage, identification, record keeping, & emergency response &/or disposing of hazardous waste;
Prepare emergency response procedures, to spills or releases of chemicals & pollutants, some of which may be hazardous substances;
Participate in the development & implementation of policy, regulation, plans & programs to preserve environmental resources and to provide public environmental protection;
Take records & document reports and data related to management of chemicals, toxic & hazardous substances;
Analyze and interpret of data related to the management of chemicals, toxic and hazardous substances and recommend action to be taken.
Identify new areas of research to address new environmental issues related to the chemical and hazardous waste management;
Conduct the regular inspection for chemical processing & storage areas to verify proper labelling, containers, & compatibility of chemicals stored & evaluate personal protective equipment in various working areas;
Makes regular inspections of sites to ascertain types of wastes produced, sources & volume of wastes, efficiency of treatment,
disposal methods, compliance with laws, regulations & best management practices;
Provide technical advice on disposal of chemicals & wastes, Solid waste management facilities; sanitary landfills, & composting facilities;
Identify significant environmental aspects & impacts of waste establishment’s operational activities & recommend possible mitigating measures in the formulation/preparation & review of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) & Contingency Plan;
Monitor the general use of chemicals, with particular attention on those listed under the provisions of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA);
Monitor the importation or distribution of chemicals and the generation of solid and hazardous wastes;
Make follow ups and ensure that hazardous wastes Treatment Storage & Disposal (TSD) facilities are properly operated & maintained;
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Masters’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Master's Degree in Chemistry
Bachelor degree in Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences
Competency and Key Technical Skills
Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Understanding Rwanda’s environment system
Knowledge in international standards of environment
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
How to Apply
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