International Scrap and Waste Materials Inspection Expert (Metal & Plastic)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO

Staff Closes 01 Jun 2026 4 days left

Overview

Engage an international expert to train inspectors on international best practices for scrap and waste material inspections, including sampling methods and safety procedures.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review relevant Egyptian laws, regulations, and decrees.
  • Prepare training materials on the inspection of scrap and waste products (metal and plastic), covering the Basel Convention, SOP for sampling, on-site checklists, and safety procedures.
  • Deliver training to GOEIC Inspectors.
  • Prepare a final report including training materials, trainee evaluation, and recommendations.
Required Experience
  • At least seven (7) years of proven professional experience in scrap/waste management, inspection, regulation, or control of transboundary movements of waste, including practical exposure to import/export inspection systems.
  • At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in field inspection and sampling of scrap/waste consignments (metal and/or plastic), preferably at ports, customs points, or inspection sites.
  • Demonstrated experience developing SOPs / inspection checklists / sampling protocols and applying risk-based inspection approaches.
  • At least three (3) years of proven training and capacity-building experience delivering technical training to inspectors/regulators, including preparation of training materials and trainee evaluation.
Qualifications

Advanced university degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Waste Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related discipline, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
10 working days over a period of two months
Work Modality
Home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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