Public Notice /Edital ISLANDS_2 (190) IST-ID

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Offer Description: NOTICE OF OPENING OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A DOCTORATE UNDER THE DECREE-LAW No. 57/2016, OF AUGUST 29, WITH THE AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED BY LAW 57/2017, OF 19 JULY AND COMPLEMENTARY LEGISLATION Public Notice Number ISLANDS_2 /IST-ID 1. The Executive Board of the Association of Instituto Superior Técnico for Research and Development (IST-ID) took a decision to open an international selection competition for one doctorate position for the exercise of activities of in the scientific area(s) of Earth Sciences and environmental sciences in the form of an employment contract under an unspecified fixed-term work contract under the “Código do Trabalho” (Labor Code), aiming at the development of technical and scientific support activities under the ISLANDS Atlantic Project, including the preparation of technical content, the organisation of capacity-building activities, the technical follow-up of pilot projects in the areas of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), support for life cycle assessment studies in the tourism sector, the monitoring of project implementation, and the preparation of technical and scientific reports in Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe, under the project Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The ISLANDS project seeks to address the sound management of chemicals and waste in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This ISLANDS programme covers four (4) geographical regions including the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Islands, Atlantic Ocean Islands and is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The IST-ID is currently executing the Atlantic Child Project (GEF 10848) which involves three (3) countries (Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, and Sao Tome and Principe). The overarching goal of the ISLANDS programme is the sound management of chemicals and wastes in SIDS. The third component of the programme will support the achievement of this goal by promoting the Safe Management of Products (SMP) entering SIDS and Closing Material and Product Loops for Products. Under the guidance of IST-ID and in close collaboration with the national working groups (NWGs) of the project countries, the Consultant will undertake the following: 1. Strengthened capacity for the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Under this activity, the Consultant will support the implementation of the regional Training Needs Assessment (TNA) recommendations through the preparation and delivery of a regional Training of Trainers (ToT) programme and the development of training and awareness materials. 1.1. The Consultant will coordinate the finalisation and implementation of the regional ToT programme on chemicals and waste-related MEAs. 1.2. The Consultant will coordinate the engagement of national trainers in the participating countries and support the organisation and delivery of the regional ToT workshop. 1.3. The Consultant will coordinate the preparation, review and finalisation of the training materials, including presentations, facilitator notes, knowledge capsules and supporting documentation. 1.4. The Consultant will support the development of awareness and knowledge-sharing materials to facilitate the replication of the training at national level. 1.5. The Consultant will coordinate the preparation of technical reports documenting the implementation and results of the training activities. 2. Supporting the Environmentally Sound Management of WEEE in Atlantic SIDS Building upon the completed technical and economic assessment of WEEE management systems, the Consultant will support the design of i

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