National Environmental Specialist
Job Description
Under the overall leadership of the FAO Representative, technical supervision of the relevant FAO technical officers in SFS and HQ, and in close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator and other relevant technical departments of the MCC, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
• Review relevant environmental policies, legal frameworks, and safeguards, and recommend improvements to integrate with the Green Cities Initiative
• Conduct environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) for piloting organic waste management (composting, generation of bioenergy, etc.) and establishment of green spaces.
• Support the development of guidelines and technical notes on sustainable waste management, environmental safeguards, and urban ecosystem management.
• Support MCC in the design and management of green spaces and eco-friendly urban interventions.
• Support the development of environmental management and monitoring frameworks for pilot sites
• Build the capacity of MCC staff and community groups in environmental management, green space planning, and climate resilience.
• Participate in awareness raising and sensitization workshops for MCC and stakeholders on context-specific ways that can be employed to make Maseru city healthier, greener, and sustainable
• Support awareness campaigns on waste segregation, recycling, biodiversity, and environmental health.
• Establish environmental monitoring indicators and tools to measure project impact.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in: professional experience in environmental management, waste management, or urban sustainability.
• Working knowledge of English (C level)
• National of the Kingdom of Lesotho or resident in the country with a valid work permit.
