GIZ-Chemical Expert

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of “Chemical Expert” for its LIDL Chemical Management Project. Responsibilities The chemical expert will advise and train the factories and their chemical management and council the factories to fulfill the DETOX-requirements. In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks: Tasks Core scope of tasks Provide technical  advisory especially with regards to chemical  and water management including chemical use at wet processing units (hot spot analyses) and sewage water (waste/ sludge) treatment Provide technical support to factory professionals on Chemical Management, especially on development of chemical inventory, interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), etc.  Provide support to develop a functional chemical management system in the factory Update factory management on recent innovations on Greener Chemistry/ Alternative Chemistry Concept for multiplying standards, methods and learnings to the whole supply chain Other duties/additional tasks Managing, steering, organizing and monitoring the factory visits including drafting plans for operations Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications Postgraduate degree in chemical engineering, environmental science, ecotoxicology,  or other relevant fields Professional experience Well conversant with local and regional standards on toxic chemicals (e.g. REACH, Brand RSL, ZDHC MRSL, etc.) Familiar with international certification on Chemical Use (e.g. OEKO TEX, GOTS, etc.) At least 5 years of experience of which 2 or more years of related experience in CSR, environmental management in small and medium-sized enterprises, process engineering, preferable in the textile sector. Substantive knowledge of (i) textile wet processing and/ or (ii) profitable environmental management Other knowledge, additional competences Ability to interact in different cultural and multi-stakeholder environments and to create good working relationships at all levels. Working experience in  Consulting to manufacturer, supplier and reseller Excellent verbal and written command of English is essential. We only accept electronic applications. If you meet the above requirements click https://jobs.gizbd.org to apply. Last Date of Application : January 17, 2015 No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. . Please note that GIZ has the right to accept or reject the offer in part or full or may correct, modify or rectify discrepancy, if any, in the offer document without assigning any reason whatsoever.