SWM Collection & Transportation Expert

Job Overview

The objective of the proposed Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is to strengthen the institutional and service delivery systems for SWM in Kerala. KSWMP aims to adopt a sector-wide integrated value chain approach for enhancing the service delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Review and prepare municipal waste management plans with ULBS.
• Assess technology options for waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal.
• Evaluate decentralized and regional models for integrated SWM.
• Identify priority areas for waste collection and develop action plans, segregation manuals, and SOPs.
• Conduct feasibility studies for collection centers, transfer stations, and landfill sites.
• Determine waste collection frequency and bin placement strategies.
• Develop guidelines for collection centers and transfer stations.
• Assess vehicle requirements and optimize waste transportation.
• Train ULBs on SWM vehicle tracking and monitoring.
• Contribute to monthly/quarterly reports and other project-related tasks.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/ mechanical Engineering preferably with master's degree in urban/regional/transportation planning, urban management, construction management or related discipline.
• About 10 years of experience in urban infrastructure projects with a focus on collection and transportation, related C&T planning activities, development of service delivery infrastructure in ULBs for biodegradable and non- biodegradable waste collection, transportation, processing and treatment, recycling, collection, etc.
• Experience or working in projects funded by World Bank, ADB. will be preferred. Experience handling similar projects at the local government level.