Environmental Engineering Specialist (Hazardous Waste Management)
Quick answer
UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) is hiring a mid-level Environmental Engineering Specialist (Hazardous Waste Management) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to provide technical advice and oversight for remediation works in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
- Role
- Environmental Engineering Specialist (Hazardous Waste Management)
- Organization
- UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Environmental Engineering Specialist (Hazardous Waste Management) will provide technical advice and expertise to the project, ensuring the effective design, implementation, and oversight of remediation works at contaminated sites in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
What you'll do
- Review and revise the Terms of Reference (ToR) and technical documentation for all project activities
- Oversee project activities in relation to infrastructure development and remediation
- Review, acknowledge, and track changes of national legislation and regulations on hazardous waste
- Provide technical guidance to the development of market analysis
- Undertake regular narrative reporting of project activities from the technical perspective
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience
- Certifications in hazardous waste management or environmental remediation
- Experience in hazardous waste management, site remediation, or industrial HSE supervision
- Knowledge of international/national contaminated site legislation and management practices
- Fluency in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight CET on 10/26/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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