JOB DETAILS:
The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) was established following the enactment of the Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act No. 20 of 2018 as an autonomous Solid Waste Management Utility in order to provide effective solid waste management services in the City of Lusaka and has taken over solid waste management functions from the Lusaka City Council.

The Company is responsible for the following functions:
i. Facilitate and provide solid waste services in order to ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment;
ii. Manage solid waste infrastructure in order to ensure sound treatment and disposal;
iii. Enforce solid waste standards in order to ensure compliance and enhance provision of quality services;
iv. Facilitate private sector participation in the development and provision of solid waste management in order to ensure accessible, sufficient and affordable services;

v. Manage corporate affairs and consumer services in order to enhance smooth operations of the institution;
vi. Manage financial and other resources in order to ensure their prudent utilisation and accountability; and
vii. Manage the provision of independent assurance on the institution’s risk management and governance in order to ensure the effectiveness of internal control systems.

In its quest to inspire mindset change towards solid waste management and provide the above listed services, LISWMC is looking for suitably qualified, creative and self-driven individuals to join the Company on the under listed positions to be based in Lusaka City;

4. JOB TITLE: Principal Waste Management Infrastructure Officer – Fixed Term Contract (01 Position)

JOB PURPOSE
To facilitate the management of waste infrastructure in order to ensure sound treatment and disposal of solid waste and implement appropriate interventions to ensure easy and safe access to Landfills and Dumpsites.

REPORTS TO: Manager- Waste Management Operations

Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)
 Manage effectively the solid waste landfills and other disposal facilities in order to safeguard human health and the environment.
 Coordinate effectively the development of guidelines in the management of landfills and other disposal facilities in order to implement best practices.
 Monitor and evaluates effectively the performance of landfills and other disposal facilities to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
 Supervise timely the management of waste management equipment at the landfill by ensuing that they are serviced, repaired and properly handled in order to avoid halting operations.
 Spearhead timely the collaboration with other stakeholders on the management of landfills and other disposal facilities in order to ensure best practices.
 Provide information on landfills and other disposal facilities in order to facilitate informed decision making by management.
 Supervise the securing of staff, equipment and fixtures and fittings at the Landfill to avoid lose through theft or vandalism.

REQUIREMENTS
 Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
 Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
 Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
 At least 5 years work experience.

Other Skills/Attributes:
• Working knowledge of hazard management, risk assessment and safety standards.
• Good understanding of landfill management.
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Integrity.
• Analytical skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Tact and Diplomacy.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree