Project STOP (www.stopoceanplastics.com) is a new initiative to accelerate waste management system improvements in South-East Asia, starting in Indonesia, co-developed by Borealis and SYSTEMIQ. The project aims to make a scalable front-line contribution to marine plastic debris prevention and ocean health. The first city partnership was launched in May 2018 in Muncar, Banyuwangi, East Java, where the project team will operate for 3 years. In 2019, Project STOP is now ready to scale to an additional city, Pasuruan, in east Java and recruiting a team for the initial project work.

Role description

The Technical Facilities Project Officer will have a critical role in Project STOP. He/she will support the Chief Delivery Officer and Operations Officer in successfully delivering an efficient, circular waste management system in Pasuruan by effectively setting-up and operating multiple TPST 3R and waste bank facilities.  

The role will require solid waste management experience, analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, attention to detail, creativity and a high level of personal drive. In return, we offer a unique opportunity to work with international and local experts and play an important part in a front-line initiative that can deliver breakthrough results for marine plastic prevention, circular waste management, public health and livelihood benefits in Indonesia and the wider region.

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with Chief Delivery Officer and Operations Officer to ensure successful execution of the STOP project in the city partner location (Muncar / Banyuwangi) during the system transition phase for the city (estimated 2 years)
2. Provide strategic thought leadership on municipal waste system design and lead implementation of the designed system, including facilitation of TPST operations and sortation infrastructure
3. Creatively address technical issues for the team as they arise and develop solutions to prevent them from recurring
4. Model waste system variables for system optimization
5. Build a network of technical stakeholder relationships
6. Represent the STOP project to key stakeholders when the Chief Delivery Officer is not available
7. [In time] Contribute to replication and scaling of STOP Project in other city locations in Indonesia.

Qualifications and requirements

1. At least 5 years environmental sanitation experience, preferably in solid waste management
2. Holds at least bachelor degree of any subject (preferably but not required: environmental engineering, environmental science, regional planning, civil engineering)
3. Highly developed analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
4. Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Indonesian
6. Willingness to be full time stationed  in Muncar / Banyuwangi during the 2-3 year city transition period

Job Title: Technical Facilities Project Officer, Project STOP

Location: Indonesia (Pasuruan)

Type of role: 1 year contract, with option to extend (or contractor role if preferred)           

Application deadline: July 18, 2020

Please send a CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

SYSTEMIQ aims to catalyse good disruptions in economic systems by building coalitions to shape policies and business strategies, co-creating market solutions in partnership with the private and public sectors, and investing its own venture capital in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change. In South-East Asia, SYSTEMIQ is also working to develop market-based solutions for peatland and forest restoration and opened an office in Jakarta in 2017. www.systemiq.earth

Borealis is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefin plastics, base chemicals and fertilizers. With its head office in Vienna, Austria, the company currently has around 6,600 employees and operates in over 120 countries. Mubadala, through its holding company, owns 64% of the company, with the remaining 36% belonging to Austria-based OMV, an integrated, international oil and gas company. www.borealisgroup.com