Lead Environmental Engineer (retainer position)

• Provision of subject-matter opinion regarding the existing strategies, feasibility studies and plans related to the remediation of OHIS small basin
• Support operations with contextual analysis and assessments
• Provide the technical angle, inputs and requirements in the definition, fine-tuning and periodic revisions of the project work plans, project risks and issues assessments 
• Exchange of technical opinions with the technical experts from the environmental field regarding proper treatment of the HCH and ability to treat a wider spectrum of waste fractions
• Provide advice on the relevance of the action as compared to the country strategy, technical, environmental and economic criteria
• Review of technical specifications/ToRs related to OHIS remediation activities
• Participate in evaluation of tenders related to OHIS remediation 
• Contribute to Environmental Management Plans, closure and rehabilitation plans for OHIS  sites
• Review air monitoring plans and contribute to assessment of air quality risk and issues
• Contribute to monitoring the soil sampling and testing
• Interpret and provide advice on national and international environmental regulations
• Perform inspection site visits 
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

• Master Degree preferably in Chemical Science/Engineering/Environmental Management or other relevant discipline is required 
• A Bachelor’s degree with a combination of seven years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree

Work Experience 

• At least five years of professional experience in the dealing with industrial hot spots related to contaminated sites is required 
• Knowledge of international/national contaminated site legislation and management practices is required 
• Knowledge in classification of different wastes in accordance with European Waste Catalog (EWC) is an advantage
• Experience in working with national institutions, CSO and international organizations, donor activities in the sector of environment in the Western Balkans countries and the EU funds would be an advantage
• Experience in preparation of Environmental Assessment /Management Plans is an asset
• Experience with remediation of environmental hotspots in North Macedonia is an advantage

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Macedonian (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Albanian is an asset

ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CV AND COVER LETTER ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION