Senior Environmental Engineer (retainer position)

Project background

The Project “Small Pond of OHIS Industrial Site Clean-up” is designed to support remediation of the most critical environmental hotspot in the Republic of North Macedonia - the industrial pollution at the site of the former Organic Chemical Industry of Skopje. The European Union (EU) provides 2.5 million Euros through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) III to fund the Project.

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of the environmental standards in North Macedonia through enhanced application of environmental policies in remediation of industrial hot-spots, and by decreasing the pollution-related risks to the environment and human health. The main environmental benefit from the project is the mitigation of risks associated with the release of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) into the environment and their subsequent distribution with resultant ecological and human health impacts from exposure to these chemicals.

• Master Degree preferably in Chemical Science/Engineering/Environmental Management or other relevant discipline is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree with nine additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

• At least seven years of professional experience in the dealing with industrial hot spots related to contaminated sites and/or solid waste management and/or air pollution control is required; 
• Knowledge in classification of different wastes in accordance with European Waste Catalog (EWC) is required;
• Knowledge of international and/or national contaminated site legislation and management practices is an advantage; 
• Experience in preparation of Environmental Assessment /Management Plans is an asset

• Fluent knowledge of English language (speaking, writing and reading) is required

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations.  With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

In North Macedonia, where UNOPS works since 2017, the organisation provides support in conduct of demanding socio-economic reforms and provides support to the country's accession to the European Union. The projects are implemented with the funding from Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, Government of North Macedonia, and European Union. Office in North Macedonia is part of UNOPS Serbia Multi Country Office (RSMCO), which also covers operations in Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine.