Country: Jordan
Closing date: 11 Sep 2016
The Role
Approximately 750m3 of solid waste is removed from Za’atari camp per week. Waste is generated and stored in the short term at household level, from where families periodically empty their household bins into public dumpsters spread throughout the district. Dumpsters are emptied at least once per day by a contractor managed by ACTED. In addition, teams of Solid Waste cleaners are present within the camp to collect any rubbish accumulating on streets or in public areas. Despite good system in place to manage solid waste, the sheer size and scale of the operation to remove solid waste requires resources which sometimes may be limited. The additional volume of waste generated by the camp also puts pressure on Za’atari town’s landfill site, which is filling at a greater rate than anticipated. The amount of waste produced also represents a significant waste of potential resources. Within the 750m3 of solid waste removed from the camp each week there is a significant amount of plastic, paper, metal and organic material which could be recycled where facilities exist.
Oxfam has contributed to addressing some of the Solid Waste Management challenges through implementation of a Recycling Pilot in one district of Za’atari Camp. This has contributed in reducing pressure on the contractor collecting waste, the local amenities and ensuring a more reliable and efficient waste collection service. Oxfam has secured funding to scale up the Recycling Pilot, and this project could reduce the overall volume of waste to be transported to landfill, meaning less pressure on Solid Waste Contractors and a potentially provide a more efficient service to remove recyclable solid waste. There is an opportunity to increase access to livelihood opportunities of Syrian Refugees living in Za’atari Camp through collection sorting and sale of recyclable material.
Through this assessment Oxfam intends to support the recycling enterprises through Market Mapping and Value Chain Analysis of Recyclable Waste collected by Syrian Refugees in Za’atari Camp. This assessment is mainly to develop the value chain and understand the waste market system better for Oxfam to be able to adequately support or mobilise resources for the recycling schemes in Za’atari camp.
About the MECIS Region
The Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States (MECIS) region implements and manages programmes in Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Russia, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Georgia.
Programmes within the MECIS region reflect Oxfam’s approach to work across the globe. We support self-reliance, not dependency, and to complement our work on the ground we strive to secure lasting change through our campaigning.
We also put women at the heart of all we do. The majority of people living in poverty are women and girls, and so this focus helps us to achieve our mission to overcome poverty and suffering.
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Methodology:
Applicants should provide a description of their proposed methodology for meeting the objectives of the research project as part of their technical expression of interest. It is anticipated that the proposal will include a mixture of primary and secondary data collection methods.
Given the need to conduct the research within a short time frame (Approximately 2 to 3 Months), it is anticipated that samples in each district will be used during the research. The sample will incorporate a different range of social, geographical and economic backgrounds.
Desirable:
Ability to work in Arabic and English
Experience working in Jordan and the Middle East
High appreciation of the Jordanian Solid Waste Management sector
International consultants that are non-Arabic speaking are encouraged to partner with a local consultant.
How to apply: