Job Description

• Develop private sector partnerships by identifying key stakeholders, including industries, manufacturers, retailers, and industry associations, to promote EPR practices.
• Establish strategies and initiatives that facilitate win-win solutions for EPR and circular economy implementation.
• Identify potential collaboration opportunities to support program design and strategy development for EPR-aligned plastic waste management, ensuring alignment with global EPR frameworks and the Global Plastic Treaty
• Implement private sector partnerships by coordinating with identified stakeholders to execute planned initiatives and activities.
• Collaborate with private sector partners to apply EPR principles through practical and scalable waste management solutions.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building sessions to ensure compliance with national and global EPR standards, including the Global Plastic Treat
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private sector stakeholders, and government agencies to support the scalability and implementation of EPR initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across sectors to encourage the adoption of EPR practices within the circular economy framework.
• Share knowledge, insights, and best practices with partners and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement in EPR practices.
• Monitor the progress of EPR initiative implementation and evaluate their impact on plastic waste reduction efforts.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess program effectiveness, identifying challenges and recommending adaptive strategies to optimize future planning and decision-making.
• Develop and distribute periodic and ad-hoc reports on EPR implementation, including data analysis and recommendations for strategic improvements

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in private sector engagement, sustainability, waste management, or environmental policy, with a focus on EPR preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPR principles, waste management regulations, and sustainability frameworks.
• Proven track record in developing partnerships, negotiating agreements, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and to influence change in complex environments.
• Familiarity with circular economy principles, recycling technologies, and supply chain sustainability is a plus.