Environmental Engineer Job Vacancy at LVIA

Project Location: Chake Chake and Mkoani, Pemba Island, Zanzibar

Contract Duration: 4 months (Starting November 2025)

Salary Range: TZS 1,500,000–1,700,000/month (based on experience)

Application Deadline: 22 October 2023 (12:00 EAT)

Key Requirement: Bachelor’s in Environmental/Civil Engineering + 3 years’ experience in waste management.

About LVIA

Lay Volunteers International Association (LVIA) is an Italian NGO working in ten African Countries including Tanzania with Headquarters in Cuneo Italy while in Tanzania our offices are in Kongwa District of Dodoma Region (P.O.BOX 160, Kongwa). LVIA has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years in supporting the community development especially on agriculture, health, and the improvement of access to potable water and hygiene.

The Project

LVIA is looking for an Environmental Engineer to be employed in the framework of the EU funded project “Kijani Pemba – Strenghtening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani”. The specific objective of the project is to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Chake Chake and Mkoani areas, South Pemba, by increasing climate urban resilience and access to basic services, socio-economic opportunities and decision making, especially for women and youth in the urban poor communities.

Expected Results

  • Improved dialogue for participatory and coherent territorial planning among Local Authorities, communities and CSO;
  • Improved connectivity, coverage and access to safe water and sanitation, for public and social facilities, with a specific focus on girls and women’s access to services;
  • Socio-economic inclusion and economic empowerment of young people, girls and women, is promoted through environmentally sensitive waste management services and green small local businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Coordinator in the implementation of the project, including the identification of waste collection points and centre ideation.
  • Supervise works, monitoring all environment protection activities throughout the project implementation.
  • Organize technical training on waste management and coordinate local staff in awareness campaigns.
  • Draft reports, strategies, and monthly work plans approved by the Project Coordinator.
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships and liaise with Local Government.

Requirements

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in environmental/waste management projects.
  • Experience with international NGOs, donor-funded projects, and Zanzibar island communities.
  • Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (report writing), MS Office, CAD/QGIS software.
  • Tanzanian citizenship.

Preferred

  • Relevant certifications in soil/water management or land planning.
  • Valid motorcycle riding permit.

How to Apply

  • Submit your application via email to application.lvia.tz@gmail.com by 22 October 2023 (12:00 EAT).
  • Email subject: “Application for Environmental engineer”.
  • Attach a CV and Cover Letter (3 references required).
  • Do NOT attach certificates at this stage.

LVIA encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.