Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The United Nations Volunteers Program is offering an online volunteer opportunity to support the provision of recommendations and guidance on the development of operations and infrastructure for water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control. This opportunity will extend for 4 weeks with an average of 16 to 20 hours per week. MDF is working on a project to develop infrastructure for water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control to support community development in Papua New Guinea. The project is also aligned with MDF's goal of optimizing the use of natural resources, assisting in the development of renewable energy resources, and maximizing the use of materials already in place. You will work alongside MDF in researching solutions to environmental challenges that affect the health and well-being of the community and the environment, specifically assisting MDF in providing recommendations and sound advice on the development of operations and infrastructure for water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control.
Duties & responsibilities
You will advise on the development of operations and infrastructure for water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control, by providing the necessary guidance in the following three areas (water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control) for a period of two weeks.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Master of Science in the fields of Solid Waste and Resources.
- Experience in management, environmental engineering, or solid and hazardous waste.
- Experience in dealing with waste. It is preferred that you hold a Ph.D.
- Proficiency in English.
- Volunteers will be rewarded with a certificate from the UVP after completing this opportunity and they will also be given a letter of reference by MDF upon their demand.
About UN Volunteer:
International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring a wide variety of perspectives and approaches.
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