Environmental specialist

The United Iraqi Medical Society for Relief and Development (UIMS) is one of active civil organizations in Iraq, a non-governmental organization dealing with humanitarian, health, relief, development and charitable affairs, regardless of race, color, religion and cultural background. Officially registered with the Non-Governmental Organizations Directorate, General Secretariat for the Council of Ministers under the number (IZ1615).                                                                                

Since the establishment of our organization on 21/05/2003 and as a result of conditions experienced by Iraq, UIMS introduced a lot of humanitarian aids and contributed in support of health institutions with basic needs, medical supplies and medicines; supported families afflicted and affected from war and disasters

Shared in the process of rehabilitation of governmental hospitals and health centers, and the establishment of new health centers through their branches and offices in Iraq. UIMS was able to provide medical and relief assistance to refugees and IDPs all over Iraq. In addition to its outstanding work all over the last period, UIMS keen to expand its activities and efforts inside and outside Iraq. 

In addition, UIMS is an implementer partner with UNHCR, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, OCHA, UNDP… etc.

We are looking for a qualified environmental specialist to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be responsible for performing field inspections, designing employee training programs, preparing detailed reports, and analyzing test samples.

Our ideal candidate will be a qualified expert with an excellent understanding of environmental and natural sciences. All candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, with an aptitude to understand and interpret data. Your ultimate goal will be to ensure our compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous environments.

Responsibilities:

• He / She has good experience in the following areas Environment: Biodiversity, chemicals, Sustainable energy, Climate change, Disaster risk assessment, Pollution, an economy based on renewable energy, Water and food security for communities.

• Oversee field examinations and report hazardous locations and materials.
• Maintain management information systems that identify the location of hazardous sites, chemical inventories, and complaint investigations.
• Develop and recommend solutions to eliminate pollution and environmental hazards.
• Design and implement effective employee training programs.
• Collect and analyze test samples of food, soil, water, and air.
• Perform research and report your findings on the current environmental conditions.
• Prepare clear and detailed written reports about field inspections.

• Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in environmental science or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, interpretations, and health and safety programs.
• Aptitude to solve problems quickly with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.

Language: Good in Arabic and English 

All applicants must submit their resumes to the Email ([email protected]), please be informed that any Email not mentioned (Environmental specialist) in its subject, will be ignored. The closing date is until the right applicant is found for this job.