Environmental Sustainability Officer

Assignment Type:

National Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to citizens of the assignment country only

Assignment ID:

VA-106862

Assignment Title:

Environmental Sustainability Officer

Country:

Iraq

Duration:

6 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Part time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about driving environmental sustainability and combating climate change through strategic collaborations? Do you excel at building partnerships that promote green innovation and sustainable development?

As an Environmental Sustainability Officer, you will be pivotal in connecting the private sector with Technical Universities and Vocational Training Centers to foster eco-friendly practices and green technologies. This role is crafted for a proactive individual with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, who can utilize their expertise in private sector engagement to enhance the TAWASOL project’s impact. Join us in creating a more sustainable future through innovative partnerships and strategic growth.

Apply today to have an impact on economic empowerment of youth in Basra!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify environmental impacts associated with project activities
• Ensure compliance with environmental strategy and indicators
• Raise awareness about the importance of environmental considerations among youth participants and stakeholders
• Collaborate with project partners, including private sector companies, to promote green jobs and sustainable practices
• Ensure all project activities prioritize gender inclusivity and environmental sustainability
• Support managers in their daily tasks and activities
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment.
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Environmental Science, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Studies, Ecology, Geography
• Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to promoting green practices
• Background in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in conducting environmental assessments and implementing sustainability initiatives is an asset
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise.
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering.
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Partner Description

The Southern Technical University was established in middle of August in 2014 and it linked to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The headquarters of the university in the province of Basra, where this development comes based on technical scientific expansion requirements in south of Iraq to be an important addition. Its counterparts from technical and academic universities Scattered in Iraq

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to assignment and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-assignment training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• WUSC country orientation
• Modest monthly living allowance
• Pre-assignment medical exam
• Health insurance
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.