CES is looking for an
experienced Short-term Expert for Analytical Quality Assurance (m/f/d)
International Short-term Expert for Analytical Quality Assurance, Zambia
Status: Proposal
Start: Q 4/2024
Duration: Short-Term
Position: International Short-Term Expert for Analytical Quality Assurance
Qualification: B.Sc. in chemistry/ environmental science or wastewater management
Country: Zambia
Sector: Public Infrastructure
INTRODUCTION
CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH is an independent consulting engineering company with worldwide experience based in Braunschweig, Germany. CES offers solutions to complex multidisciplinary engineering tasks for all civil engineering and related sectors. CES renders services ranging from preliminary investigations to construction supervision and cost controlling, training of the clients‘ staff, advisory services in the operation and maintenance of installations, as well as the organization and strengthening of public authorities and institutions. CES works mainly in the field of development cooperation and implements infrastructure projects for national high-end clients (ministries and line authorities) funded by international donors.
CES is looking for an experienced Short-term Expert for Analytical Quality Assurance (m/f/d)
PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTION
The project “Strengthening Institutions for Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation in Zambia (SIWaS)” is implemented through GIZ on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). SIWaS is a module of the Germany Development Cooperation focal area „Water Management and Waste Disposal”. Main objective of this project is to provide efficient, effective, and non-discriminatory access to clean and safe drinking water in adapted sanitary facilities, especially for the poor and malnourished population of Zambia. This includes further strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (MWDS) and the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO). Furthermore, the project also aims to strengthen the 7 coordination and the knowledge exchange of the 11 water and sanitation Commercial Water Supply and Sanitation Utilities (CUs) through the establishment of a Water Utility Platform to support CUs in the management and operation of Water Supply and Sanitation. In addition, the focus on Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) will be strengthened in selected districts of 3 provinces (Eastern, Luapula and Copperbelt). In Lusaka, the interventions that were being implemented under the RWS II project regarding Industrial Wastewater (IWW) Management referred to as Trade Effluent (TE) as well as the Onsite sanitation interventions will be continued.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B. Sc. in chemistry, or environmental science, or wastewater management
- Knowledge of English C1-level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- At least 8 years of professional experience in water and wastewater analysis techniques and wastewater management, including technical assistance in the field of industrial pollution control
- At least 6 years of professional experience in analytical quality assurance and methodologies to ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory analysis and results related to industrial wastewater and related training measures, including measures to improve laboratory performance and assessment of laboratory equipment
- At least 6 years of professional experience in the EU member states
- 2 short term assignments in Eastern and/or Southern Africa in past 3 years
- At least 3 years of experience in development cooperation projects
Interested applicants are required to send a complete CV (English, WB standard) and a cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please indicate the job reference
“Application for: International Short-term Expert for QC, Zambia – Job No. 2409”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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