Marco Chacha
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Vastly experienced Environmental Health Officer with more than 20years in the field of solid waste management and landfills operation and maintenance; and with strong knowledge on solid waste treatment, resource recovery and recycling;
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solid Waste Management Expert
Principal Secretary - PO-RALG.
05.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Landfill Manager
Director, Arusha City Council
04.2014 - 05.2023
- Administers the landfill budget and related Landfill Operations
- Prioritizes and schedules maintenance of landfill facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
- Designs and supervises infrastructure additions and,or improvement.
- Address regulatory requirements and stakeholder issues and other interested parties.
- Prepare special operating instruction: e.g inclement weather, special waste emergencies..
- Ensure that the need for special operating conditions have been planned for in advance e.g wet weather areas should be prepared in advance of rainy season.
- Handle user complaints or problems that the landfill supervisor cannot handle and maintain a record of all such complaints.
Cleansing & Solid Waste Management Superintendant
Director, Arusha City Council
03.2004 - 04.2014
- Administer and Supervises a citywide solid waste management program.
- assists with preparation of solid waste management divisional budget
- Enforces city codes covering solid waste collection, storage and disposal practices,and health and environmental regulations for both private and operations.
- Develops specifications for various types of solid waste management equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Environmental Studies(course Work Only)
The Open University of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
The Open University of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.11.2011
Skills
- Landfill Operations & Management
- Solid Waste Recovery & Recycling
- Food & Organic Waste Recovery into Animal Feed
- Organic Waste Minimization & Composting
- Landfill Compactor Machine Operation
Accomplishments
- Achieved high level performance through effectively helping with Solid Waste Management specifically on Collection & Transportation route optimization, Waste resource recovery and recycling.
- Collaborated with team of Solid Waste Management Unit in Arusha city to Establish and develop a currently working Material recovery facility as part of strategy for waste minimization and diversion from landfill.
Certification
- International Blended Learning on Solid Waste Management, WorldBank Group in South Korea - 17 -21, June 2019.
- Introduction to Principles & Applications of GIS in Solid Waste Management, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam - 23, March to 11, April 2015
- Specialized Training on Operations, Management and maintenance of Engineered Sanitary Landfill in Durban South Africa - [8 to 20 September, 2014]
- Integrated Solid Waste Management Training conducted by International Labour Organization(ILO) in Arusha- [7 to 19, November 2005]
Languages
Kiswahili
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Solid Waste Management Expert
Principal Secretary - PO-RALG.
05.2023 - Current
Landfill Manager
Director, Arusha City Council
04.2014 - 05.2023
Cleansing & Solid Waste Management Superintendant
Director, Arusha City Council
03.2004 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Masters in Environmental Studies(course Work Only)
The Open University of Tanzania
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
The Open University of Tanzania
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