(Senior) Solid Waste Sector Expert at European Investment Bank (EIB)

Accountabilities

• Assist in the identification and screening of new projects that can be considered for EIB financing in the countries in which the Bank operates, in particular, projects qualifying as Blue Economy and as COI (Clean Oceans Initiative) and SOS (Sustainable Ocean Strategy) in Eastern Africa.
• Follow and support the development of the solid waste sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and prepare briefings on key issues and strategic developments relevant for the Bank
• Assess the technical and operational viability, environmental sustainability, permitting aspects, and socio-economic issues of projects and programmes in the countries in which the Bank operates.
• Contribute to the overall appraisal of investment proposals for bank lending and monitor approved operations during the implementation stage, including through deployment of external consultants.
• Draft the relevant aspects of the investment proposals for Bank lending and monitor approved operations during the implementation stage, including through deployment of external consultants.
• Continuously update technical expertise in key areas of expertise and contribute to knowledge exchanges at various levels as required.
• Contribute to sector studies, lending policy papers and other analyses in support of the Bio-economy Division and wider Bank activities as required.
• Liaise with and support other Divisions and experts involved in EIB ocean related activities.
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office, build relations in relevant area of expertise with key external parties (e.g. international financing institutions, government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc);
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office/HQ, represent the EIB at events, for example regular sector meetings, conferences or meetings with International Financial Institutions (IFIs);
• Provide input to appraisals, monitoring reports, project completion reports and project briefings to management in close coordination with the Departmental Social Specialist;
• Provide input to the preparation of sector related presentations for the Head and/or staff of the Nairobi Hub;
• Participate in the general activities of the Nairobi office, including internal meetings.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant Engineering or Environmental discipline (e.g. civil or environmental engineering, environmental science) or other closely relevant fields.
• Master’s degree or equivalent would be an advantage and a multidisciplinary background an asset.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the solid waste management and/or relevant environmental sectors.