Occupational Health/Safety Expert – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Occupational Health/Safety Expert for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking an expert Occupational Health/Safety Expert for an upcoming consultancy project in Uganda, funded by the International Development Association (IDA) through the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The initiative focuses on sustainable electronic device end-of-life management, e-waste handling, and circular economy capacity building across multiple refugee settlements and host districts.

The selected expert will play a critical role in ensuring that all training, e-waste upcycling, and device repair activities adhere to stringent safety and environmental standards. The assignment involves safeguarding the well-being of 2,000 direct beneficiaries—comprising refugees and host community members—while promoting green business opportunities and safe e-waste handling practices.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Train and build capacity on sustainable e-waste management, environmental compliance, and circular economy upcycling.
• Integrate occupational health and safety (OHS) measures into all training modules and practical activities.
• Formulate actionable recommendations for safe e-waste handling and sustainable business models within the e-waste value chain.
• Ensure adherence to environmental and social standards across targeted refugee settlements and host districts.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder engagement with local authorities, refugee welfare councils, and community leaders.
• Contribute to the design of a comprehensive, competency-based training curriculum integrating OHS and gender safeguards.
• Support the delivery of hands-on, competency-based training programs across targeted field locations.
• Provide advisory services on green business development, sustainable e-waste collection systems, and safe handling procedures.
• Formulate strategic recommendations for long-term safe e-waste management and policy implementation.

Your role as Occupational Health/Safety Expert

• Integrate occupational health and safety protocols into all training modules, manuals, and practical exercises.
• Supervise the safe handling, dismantling, and upcycling of electronic waste during training delivery.
• Conduct environmental and social monitoring across field locations to ensure compliance with OHS guidelines.
• Advise beneficiaries on minimizing environmental risks and hazards associated with electronic device repair and e-waste.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic recommendations for safe e-waste handling and collection systems.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure robust environmental safeguards throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field but preferably environmental science/Occupational Health and Safety and/or additional training in occupational health and safety
• At least 3 years of post-university experience
• Experience in ESIA, occupational health and safety, environmental and social monitoring or supervision
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Experience working in refugee settlements or marginalized communities in East Africa.
• Familiarity with circular economy principles and e-waste management value chains.

An experienced Occupational Health/Safety Expert with a background in environmental science, OHS, and ESIA, ready to ensure safety and environmental compliance in a high-impact digital and circular economy project in Uganda.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• Estimated duration: 4 months
• Expected input: 3 person-months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a National Information Technology Authority-Uganda-financed project in Uganda.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.