E-waste Research Consultant at Greenpeace

Goal of the study 

• The goal of the study is to find solutions for preventing or minimising e-waste dumping in African countries as well as mitigating current impacts. 

Specific objectives 

• To assess and document the reality of e-waste dumping in Ghana and Kenya, including contamination from hazardous chemicals in the waste stream and the impacts on people and communities interacting with the e-waste. 
• To document and promote creative solutions of ordinary people that address e-waste management, including major challenges in this landscape. 
• To generate and disseminate evidence and knowledge that aids in raising awareness about the health impacts of e-waste.
• To come up with recommendations for challenging the current developmental model that is based on a colonial mindset which continues to disadvantage Africa by destroying the environment and worsening inequalities through dumping of e- waste in African countries. 

Deliverables 

• A project Inception Report that clearly outlines the study methodology to be deployed, sample size, and proposed work-plan, among other things. 
• A detailed Draft Report of the findings with recommendations for GPAF to take the work on e-waste dumping forward. We envisage a report of approximately 20-25 pages, on the basis of which Greenpeace Africa intends to influence policy makers, drive conversations with local partners and influence media discourse. 
• Final Report that consolidates comments made on the Draft Report. 
• Power-Point presentation to Greenpeace Africa on an agreed date. 

Interested researchers should send to us their Cover Letter, detailed CV, and a brief technical and financial proposal (maximum 5 pages) that outlines the proposed methodology, workplan, and budget. Proposals should be submitted by email to: cchikhoz@greenpeace.org and dlugada@greenpeace.org Deadline for applications: 7 March 2025.