Solid Waste Policy Analyst Job Vacancy at UN-Habitat Dar es salaam February 2026

Consultancy Overview: Solid Waste Management Policy

• Organization: UN-Habitat (Urban Basic Services Section)

• Project: Dar Safi (Targeting Marine Plastic Litter)

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Duration: 12 Months

• Final Output: An improved national solid waste management policy brief.

Deliverables & Timeline (2026 – 2027)

The consultancy is divided into three main pillars: Stakeholder Analysis, National Roundtables, and Policy Development.

Pillar 1: Stakeholder Analysis

• March 31, 2026: Submit the first draft of the stakeholder analysis report (identifying roles, gaps, and past interventions).

• April 30, 2026: Finalize the analysis report after incorporating feedback from stakeholders and the first roundtable.

Pillar 2: National Roundtables (3 Events)

• Roundtable 1 (April 30, 2026): Discuss the analysis report and define the scope of the policy brief.

• Roundtable 2 (September 30, 2026): Review the first draft of the policy brief through working groups.

• Roundtable 3 (February 28, 2027): Discuss localization, dissemination, and final implementation.

Pillar 3: Policy Brief Development

• August 21, 2026: Formulate and circulate the first draft of the policy brief.

• January 31, 2027: Finalize the advanced policy brief after incorporating all bilateral and roundtable feedback.

Who Should Apply? (Requirements)

Education & Experience

• Degree: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Environmental Management, Policy, or Economics.

  • Note: A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience is also accepted.

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years in:

  • Solid Waste Management / Natural Resources.

  • Event organization and high-level facilitation.

• Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Soft Skills: Critical analytical thinking and excellent communication.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Advantage: Experience working with the United Nations or international development agencies.

Key Project Objectives

The Dar Safi project uses a three-tier approach to stop plastic from reaching the ocean:

1. Policy: Strengthening national regulatory systems.

2. Capacity Building: Action planning at the city level.

3. Infrastructure: Demonstrating sorting/collection systems at the ward level.

How to Apply:

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