Environmental Sustainability Officer

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106888

Assignment Title:

Environmental Sustainability Officer

Partner:

WUSC (BUCRA)

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

6 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full time

Assignment Context

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

As an Environmental Sustainability Officer, you will be pivotal in integrating the environmental and green practices into BUCRA’s project activities and provide capacity strengthening to partner staff. This role is crafted for a proactive individual with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, who can utilize their expertise to enhance the BUCRA project’s impact. Join us in creating a more sustainable future through innovative partnerships and strategic growth.

Apply today to have an impact on women’s economic empowerment in Jordan!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify how to better integrate environmental sensitivity with project activities in the childcare sector
• Ensure compliance with environmental strategy and indicators
• Raise awareness about the importance of environmental considerations among staff, partners, participants and stakeholders
• Collaborate with project partners, to promote sustainable practices in the childcare sector
• Ensure all project activities prioritize gender inclusivity and environmental sustainability
• Support team staff 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.
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal.
• 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 awareness sessions and implementing sustainability initiatives is an asset

Project Description

Burden of Childcare Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan (BUCRA – meaning Tomorrow in Arabic) is a 5-year initiative (2024-2029) designed to enhance the economic empowerment of women in Jordan. BUCRA takes a systems approach that engages and supports local stakeholders from government, training bodies, the private sector and communities to drive gender-transformative change that addresses the most pressing childcare issues preventing women from participating in the workforce in Jordan. BUCRA targets over 8,600 women in 7 regions. The approach of equipping key stakeholders to address systemic barriers will enable the impacts to be experienced by women throughout Jordan over the long term.

Partner Description

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, employment and empowerment opportunities to women and youth around the world.In Jordan, Burden of Childcare Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan (BUCRA – meaning Tomorrow in Arabic) is a 5-year initiative (2024-2029) designed to enhance the economic empowerment of women in Jordan. BUCRA takes a systems approach that engages and supports local stakeholders from government, training bodies, the private sector and communities to drive gender-transformative change that addresses the most pressing childcare issues preventing women from participating in the workforce in Jordan. BUCRA targets over 8,600 women in 7 regions. The approach of equipping key stakeholders to address systemic barriers will enable the impacts to be experienced by women throughout Jordan over the long term.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure 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
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• 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.