Consultancy of an Organic Waste Specialist at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Objectives of the assignment:

• Organic Waste Markets, Products, and Customers
• VSO Organic Waste Intervention Strategy

Deliverables:

• Production of market evaluation report evaluating the market potential for organic waste products, considering factors such as demand, competition, pricing, market trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences, aiming to identify opportunities for product development and market penetration.
• Product identification and scoping report detailing scope of products derived from organic waste, with a particular emphasis on three clusters: organic manure, animal feeds, and compost-based soil amendments. With clear recommendations on the feasibility and market demand for these products in the three W2W Counties.
• Documentation on standards, regulations, and policies for organic waste management outlining the current standards, regulations, and policies related to organic waste management in the three target W2W Counties. Including recommendations for W2W primary actors on how to comply with existing standards and influence policies.
• Development of W2W Organic Waste Strategy with workable solutions and indicators to measure impact, strategies to build markets, and partnerships.  
• Development of a comprehensive training manual and conducting Training of Trainers program for implementing project team to enhance their capacity in organic waste management.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• A degree in waste management, environmental science, in agricultural engineering, agronomy or relevant degree
• Up to 5 years’ experience in waste management and recycling approaches, with expertise on organic waste
• Experience in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies in waste management.
• Strong project management experience with success demonstrated when managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess a knowledge of environmental matters, waste and resources policy, regulatory mandates, and a broad view of the industry at large.
• Ability to communicate with, explain ideas to and motivate others
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to oversee and manage processes and people.
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in and understanding of environmental and sustainability policies.
• Strong Analytical skills.

Competencies and Behaviour:

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge