HAGOS AFEWERKI
Environmental/Disposal Operations Manager
Texas,TX
Summary
Environmental management specialist and operations leader with 25+ years of experience advancing sustainable waste management, environmental compliance, and resource-efficient logistics across multiple United Nations peacekeeping missions. Proven track record of reducing environmental impact, improving waste-handling systems, and ensuring compliance with UN environmental and audit frameworks. Holds a PhD in Sustainable Development with expertise in environmental policy, circular-economy approaches, and sustainable operational systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Environmental & Disposal Operations Manager
United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Reduced hazardous waste by 18% through improved segregation, labeling, and safe-handling systems.
- Oversaw disposal of 10,000+ UNOE/COE assets/equipment/consumables, ensuring 100% compliance with UN environmental and audit standards.
- Increased recycling and material recovery rates by 25% through enhanced sorting and vendor coordination.
- Implemented environmentally responsible waste-management practices that lowered landfill disposal by 15%.
- Strengthened environmental compliance reporting, improving audit readiness scores by 30%.
- Trained over 120 staff on environmental safety, waste handling, and compliance procedures.
- Coordinated with host-country authorities and mission sections to ensure safe, sustainable disposal workflows.
Disposal Operations Manager (UNOE/COE)
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed disposal operations during mission drawdown, processing 8,000+ assets/equipment/consumables with zero audit exceptions.
- Increased environmentally compliant disposal and recycling rates by 20% through improved vendor oversight.
- Reduced storage and holding costs by 12% through efficient asset categorization and accelerated disposal cycles.
- Strengthened documentation and compliance systems, improving transparency and accountability across disposal operations.
Administrative & Logistics Support – Environmental Operations
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported logistics workflows that improved timely delivery of environmental materials by 15%.
- Maintained accurate records contributing to improved compliance and operational efficiency.
Administration, Procurement & Logistics Assistant
United Nations Mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia (UNMEE)
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Ensured 100% compliance with UN procurement and environmental standards across multiple supply chains.
- Improved asset tracking accuracy by 20% through enhanced documentation and verification processes.
Station Manager / Installation Foreman / Dispatcher
Shell Petroleum Eritrea
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Improved fuel-station safety compliance by 30% through enhanced environmental and safety protocols.
- Supervised installation projects ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards.
- Increased profit by 15–20% across sales outlets or distribution points.
Junior Expert – Field Trials & Demonstration
Ministry of Agriculture (Ethiopia)
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Introduced sustainable farming techniques that improved crop productivity by 10–15% in targeted communities.
- Conducted field trials supporting improved soil management and agricultural sustainability.
Education
PhD - Sustainable Development (Environmental Studies)
Atlantic International University
Hawaii, USA01-2025
MSc - Environmental Policy
Purdue University Global
USA01-2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Leicester
UK01-2014
BA - Business Management
University of Asmara
Eritrea01-2003
Diploma - General Agriculture
Ambo College of Agriculture
Ethiopia01-1986
Skills
Environmental Management & Compliance
Sustainable Waste Management Systems
Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Handling
UNOE/COE Asset Disposal & Lifecycle Oversight
Environmental Policy Implementation
Certification
Ph.D. Research paper: Life Cycle and Disposal process through a thorough Assessment, Recycling, Treatment, and reuse of Electronic Waste generated by the UN Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO-French Acronym) and its Environmental Impact specifically to the Soil, water, and air of the host country, DR Congo, Goma
Timeline
Ph.D. Research paper: Life Cycle and Disposal process through a thorough Assessment, Recycling, Treatment, and reuse of Electronic Waste generated by the UN Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO-French Acronym) and its Environmental Impact specifically to the Soil, water, and air of the host country, DR Congo, Goma
11-2023
Environmental & Disposal Operations Manager
United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
01.2016 - 01.2026
Masters Reserach Paper: A critical evaluation of Galileo-WODMin the property disposal process within the UNDPKO: A case of MONUSCO in Uganda.
08-2013
Disposal Operations Manager (UNOE/COE)
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Administrative & Logistics Support – Environmental Operations
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Administration, Procurement & Logistics Assistant
United Nations Mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia (UNMEE)
01.2001 - 01.2006
Station Manager / Installation Foreman / Dispatcher
Shell Petroleum Eritrea
01.1993 - 01.2000
Junior Expert – Field Trials & Demonstration
Ministry of Agriculture (Ethiopia)
01.1986 - 01.1991
MSc - Environmental Policy
Purdue University Global
MBA - Business Administration
University of Leicester
BA - Business Management
University of Asmara
Diploma - General Agriculture
Ambo College of Agriculture
PhD - Sustainable Development (Environmental Studies)
Atlantic International University
NATIONAL SERVICE
- Literacy Program Assignment – Ministry of Labor & Human Welfare, Eritrea (1992)
- Military Training – Eritrea (1999 & 2000)