International Consultant Job at Federal Ministry of Environment - Nigeria

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Job Title: International Consultant

Reference: IC/SMC

Location: Abuja (Nigeria)

Organisation: Federal Ministry of Environment – Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is presently executing a Project on Mainstreaming Sound Management of Chemicals into MDG Based Development Plans and Policies.

The sound management of chemicals (SMC) in Nigeria is essential for achieving sustainable development, including the eradication of poverty and disease, the improvement of human health and the environment and the elevation of standard of living. The overall Project objective is to impact the average Nigerian involved in various aspects of the chemical life-cycle; while bringing coherence and synergy into the Nigerian chemicals management infrastructure with the integration of chemicals safety into national development projects and programmes targeted at poverty reduction andsustainable development.

Currently, the Project is at the stage of developing a national situation report on sound management of chemicals as an important step to identifying a baseline of capacity for SMC. The report into be developed as part of a process that identifies gaps, needs and opportunities, sequel to which priority-setting exercise and ultimately, integration within national development policies and plans would be accomplished. The national situation report would function as an awareness-raising tool needed to familiarize government decision-makers and stakeholders with the strengths, weaknesses and overall capacity for SMC within the Country, as well as identifying what most pressingly needs to be addressed.

Terms Of Reference: International SMC expert.

Responsibilities:

•   To provide technical guidance to the National SMC team on international practices on sound management of chemicals.

•   Establish a monitoring system for implemented actions to determine their relative success and cost-effectiveness.

•   Support country's request and facilitate regional and sub-regional discussions and interactions.

•   Assist in preparation for relevant multilateral events and processes.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

•   The following lists specific expertise and experience that the consultant should possess:

•   Advanced degree in environment, economics, development or a closely related field.

•   Al least 10 yrs of work experience, preferably including support to government through policy and strategic in Interventions.

•   Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of climate change adaptation and development.

•   Technical knowledge of the implications of climate change on development, finance, environment and other relevant fields is critical.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should kindly quote the reference number of the position on the cover letters and resume and send to:

The Director,

Department of Pollution Control & Environmental Health,

Federal Ministry of Environment,

14, Aguiyi Ironsi Street,

Maitama, Abuja,

Nigeria.

Attention: National Coordinator (Mainstreaming SMC Project)

Deadline: 25 February, 2013.

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