Table 2.
Environmental-related JOB descriptions and required education at the District level of Tigray Regional State (Governmental career structure of the different sectors, 2018).
| Sector | Job Description and Responsibility | Required Education | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Core-process/NARM | Rangeland, and Watershed Management, identifications of land degradation, recommendation for rehabilitation methods, biodiversity conservation management, and Capacity building for stockholders | BSc and above in Environmental Science, Agro-ecology, Development and Environmental Management Study, Forestry | Environmentalist |
| Irrigation Case team | Environmental impact Analysis of Irrigation projects, and develop mitigation measures, giving training | BSc and above in Environmental Science, Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Engineering and Science, forest Science, Sociology, | Environmentalist |
| Environmental Protection, Land Use, and Administration Office | Ecosystem, and Biodiversity management, regulates environmental protection activities, and capacity building and giving training to stockholders and the community. | BSc and above in Environmental Protection, Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation, Applied Geography, Plant Science, Environmental Study, Environment and Climate Change, and Related Disciplines | Environmental Protection core-process coordinator and Ecosystem Expert |
| Data Collection that strengthens the awareness of environmental management, enhancing environmental awareness of the whole community, preparing and distributing environmental training materials, developing plans, and giving formal and informal EE for all concerned citizens, and communities. | BSc and above in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, NARM, Environmental Health, environmental management, Environmental economics, and related disciples | Environmental education expert | |
| Conduct studies on environmental pollutants, analyze levels of pollution and mitigation methods, monitor rural and urban waste, and work on regulation, capacity building, and enhancing environmental awareness and knowledge. | BSc and above in Environmental Management, Environmental Chemistry, toxicology, Sanitary engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, NARM, Environmental Health and related | Pollution control expert | |
| Municipality | Follow up the SW collection, segregation, reusing, and recycling activities in the landfill site, transporting SW and poison-less, providing training on flammable SWM, and enhancing environmental awareness, and knowledge | Diploma and above in Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Water supply and Sanitation, and Related Disciplines | Environmentalist and Environmental Technician (two experts) |
| Road and Transport Office | Screen projects that have significant impacts (Schedule I & II), that require EIA, put practicable and cost-effective mitigation measures, and enhance proponents to prepare proactive and EIA documents, and follow up it, as well as giving training and capacity building on Environmental protection, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). | BSc and above in Environmentalist, Geography and Environmental Study, Environmental Science, Regional Planning, and Related | EIA Expert/Environmentalist |
| Water, Mining, and Energy Office | BSc and above in Applied Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Geography and Related | EIA Expert/Environmentalist |
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