[JOB OPPORTUNITY] Consultant – Waste Management Expert - Vietnam

Location:  Remote

Time Commitment: Part-time

Duration: July 2025- March 2026

Start Date: July 2025

Submission Deadline: 15th July 2025

OVERVIEW

GAHP is currently seeking a well-qualified, motivated, and detail-oriented part-time Consultant to fulfill the Waste Management Expert role to support the implementation and coordination of the EPP Program in Vietnam (2025–2026). This role is critical to ensure the timely delivery of program milestones in 2025 and to support the timely implementation of the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination of Waste Management Studies (~80%)

• Providing support with expertise and collaborating with Vietnamese partners on assessments of different solid waste management practices.

• Reviewing and editing reports and articles.

• Provide regular updates and support to the GAHP Secretariat, the Program Manager, and the donor as required.

Communication (~10%)

• Assist the GAHP communication manager and partner communication staff in coordinating communication materials for the newsletters, articles, and presentations. Join the regular local and global communication meetings.

Administrative Support (~10%)

• Process receipts, expense reports, and related financial documentation as required.

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain records of key discussions on solid waste management.

• Contribute to program updates for GAHP newsletters, donor newsletters, blogs, and/or donor reports.

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to potentially attend early morning or late-night meetings across time zones, when necessary.

• Occasional international travel may be required.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• High level of experience in solid waste management and related environmental health risks.

• Experience in planning scientific research, writing scientific articles, program management, public health, or environmental programs.

• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural, remote team.

• Prior experience with grant reporting and donor communications.

• Fluency (written and oral) in English and other languages is a plus.

• Degree: Environmental Science, Health, or similar degree.

• Excellent writing skills in English; samples of writing are required.

Will be considered a Plus:

• Experience in Environmental Health issues

• Experience in pesticide use, safe practices, agricultural methods, and open burning.

• Experience in organizing workshops.

• Technology skills: Dropbox, Box, Asana, Google Drive, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following to secretariat@gahp.net by 15th July 2025:

• A detailed CV & cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

• Contact details for three references.

• Please include "VN Waste Management Expert - Your Name" in the subject line.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

GAHP is committed to providing equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.