Solid Waste Management (SWM) (m/f/d) experts wanted @GOPA Infra GmbH

Location/Country: Worldwide

Region: Worldwide

Organization: GOPA Infra GmbH

Department: Climate Change, Circular Economy & Solid Waste

Languages: English

Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Job Description

GOPA Infra is searching for Solid Waste Management (SWM) experts for ongoing and future projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in one of the following areas:

1. Integrated solid waste management (IWRM);
2. Waste minimisation, waste collection, waste treatment, recovery, composting, recycling and landfilling;
3. Hazardous waste, pollution control, eco-efficiency, SWM environmental policy;
4. E-Waste/WEEE;
5. Waste management facilities: all types of landfills, waste transfer stations, compost and sorting plants;
6. Design and operation of landfill sites;
7. Implementation and operation of municipal and industrial waste collection, transportation, treatment and disposal systems;
8. Support in the extension and improvement of municipal waste services;
9. Specifications & procurement for street sweeping, waste collection and waste transport equipment;
10. Preparation of tender documents;
11. SWM institutional strengthening/capacity building;
12. Planning, strategy, legal and policy development (national and regional maters plans) in SWM;
13. Waste management policy analysis and financial mechanisms;
14. Management information systems (MIS) and financial management systems (FMS) for SWM;
15. Development and implementation of a gate fee and tariff system including a tariff collection mechanism for SWM;
16. Communication, PR and awareness raising campaigns for SWM; and
17. Gender mainstreaming in waste management.

• S/he will have an accredited University Graduate Degree in one or more relevant fields (Civil Engineering, environmental science, or similar)
• S/he will have significant experience in the developing world. Experience in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and/or Latin America or geographically similar countries, and other lower-income or lower-middle income countries would be advantages.
• S/he must have excellent communication skills and it is essential to have full professional proficiency in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Spanish & Portuguese.

How to apply