The work of the Source to Sea Pollution Unit at the Ecosystem Division is guided by its new project document "Preventing and addressing the degradation of freshwater and marine ecosystems from source to sea", which includes these key areas of work:
Enhancing Wastewater, Nutrient Management and Sanitation Provision for Marginalized Coastal Communities in Sabah, Malaysia;
Supporting strategies, capacity and data for global wastewater and environmental surveillance in Africa. The initiative "Supporting strategies, capacity and data for global wastewater and environmental surveillance in Africa" (also referred to as the "Wastewater Surveillance for Africa – WWS for Africa"), implemented by the SSPU, aims to establish and scale up wastewater surveillance systems for environment and public health purposes across Africa.
This initiative will build capacity, enable knowledge exchange, and raise awareness on wastewater surveillance systems for ecosystem and public health, involving all sub-regions of Africa. The Senior Wastewater Surveillance Expert will work under direct supervision and guidance of a Programme Management Officer responsible for wastewater at UNEP and the Project Management Officer responsible for the implementation of the wastewater surveillance in Africa project.
Qualifications/special skills
Master's degree in public health, environmental health, wastewater, or another related field is required. PhD degree in public health, environmental health, wastewater, or another related field is highly desired.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in wastewater-surveillance is required, within the 5 years of relevant experience in policymaking, assessments, designing and implementing roadmaps for wastewater surveillance is highly desirable Familiarity with the African context and experience working on wastewater and environmental surveillance projects in African countries is highly desirable.
Experience in capacity building and knowledge sharing activities in the field of wastewater surveillance and environmental monitoring is desirable
Proven record of at least 3 scientific publications or technical advice on wastewater surveillance Experience within the UN system or other international organizations in wastewater surveillance is highly desirable, along with strong strategic, communication, and interpersonal skills