Job vacancy at Aga Khan University (AKU): Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

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Aga Khan University (AKU)

Aga Khan University
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral

part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards.

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It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.
The Aga Khan University invites applications for the below project positions below based in Tanzania...
This position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
Reporting to the Director, Campus Development- Tanzania, the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator will be responsible for environmental oversight of the Arusha site working towards a center of excellence for sustainability.
This position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

Areas of responsibilities:
  • Support carbon accounting and related reporting for all activities such as tree planting, natural growth and other related activities.
  • Gathering information for various site activities leading towards an Environmental Sustainability Center.
  • Writing reports and proposal for various initiatives towards a center of excellence.
  • Research International/Local educational institutions and baseline study of stakeholders and local communities that AKU can partner with to make this a reality. Also ascertain project impact over time.
  • Propose and undertake feasibilities reduction and adaptation measures to reduce harmful environmental practices.
  • Support the development of long-term strategic plan in the progression towards a center of excellence.
  • Support design and construction for future green buildings.
  • Support AKU’s environmental management activities specifically in developing institutional capacity for reporting and reducing activities producing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Establish the future sustainability performance management system.
  • Support in the launch of the living laboratory, graduate school of environmental sciences and center of excellence

Requirements:
  • Appropriate training and experience in Environmental Sustainability projects.
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability Sciences.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
  • Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili is required. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player – can work cooperatively and effectively with others
  • Analytical, problem-solving skills and good oral and written communications skills
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please send your application package which should include an application letter, an updated CV to hr.recruitment@aku.edu not later than 16th July 2022.

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