Project Officer/Recycling Champion - 2 Posts at Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Value Chain Actors Engagement – oversee the entire lifecycle of projects or sector materials recycling from collection and sorting to processing and repurposing. This to be achieved through activation visits, continuous follow ups, communicating and advocating for self-regulation and positive relationships in the use of paper, glass, metal, used beverage cartons and associate corrugates.
• Project Coordination – day to day management of assigned projects or sectors through the provision of technical support, identifying and fostering effective projects or sectors implementation frameworks to drive recyclable volumes in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on successfully coordinating all stages of the project cycle.
• Research Support – collect, organize, and analyse data related to assigned projects or sectors as well as prepare reports and summaries to aid decision-making processes with the projects or sector boards.
• Documentation and Reporting – assist in preparing project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and presentations in collaboration with other team members.
• Governance – maintain integrity and transparency through continuous implementation and enforcement of existing relevant policies and procedures.
• Innovation – keep abreast with latest trends in the industry and leverage on these trends to drive technical support to projects or sector boards.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Community Work/Development, Social Studies or a related field from a recognized university.
• A minimum of three (3) years proven track record in Projects or Sectors, Community Development and Social Work in a comparable member-based organization.
• In depth understanding of all packaging materials.
• In-depth knowledge of PRO issues, including risk factors, prevention strategies and interventions.