Waste Manager Job in Uganda

One of the leading Waste Management Companies in Uganda is seeking for competent, energetic and qualified persons to fill the position below.
 

Job Title: Waste Manager
 

Duties & Responsibilities (Job Requirements):

• Develop and implement environmental and social strategies to ensure sustainable development and minimize the impact of oil operations on physical and human environment.
• Planning for activities of waste management projects and be involved in appraising of community projects, review of feasibility studies and preparation of bills of quantities.
• Responsible and answerable for all activities undertaken in the transportation of waste from the clients site to the dumping site.
• Make frequent visits to the areas of operation and ensure storage and treatment of waste.
• Maintain the hazardous waste tracking system for future decision making
• Liaise with fleet Manger to ensure that vehicles that transport waste are readily available when required
• Ensure that any machinery, equipment or vehicles used in the department are maintained correctly and meet agreed health and safety standards.
• Ensure records of all maintenance, statutory and insurance inspections that pertain to waste are well kept.
• Ensure all copies of training records are kept safely.
• Ensure training and awareness programs are developed and implemented with regard to waste management activities
• Comply with operational and legal requirements with regard to Health and Safety.
• Implementation of programs to address recommendations from consultants or clients, monitoring reports and audits.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective action
• Participate in external audits where necessary.
• Develop and maintain a compliance system with respect to site permits and legislation

Special Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills
• Public Relations Skills
• Computer Knowledge

Entry Requirements (Qualification):

• Engineering Degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 3 years experience in waste Management
• Experience in hazardous waste Management is an added advantage.
• Certification in Waste Management by a recognised institution is an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of legislations and codes of practice for environmental and social investment matters.

Individuals who meet the above specifications should send their detailed CV having contacts of three referees to; voucher1010@gmail.com

Closing date: Monday, 15th September 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.