Job Description
The Asia Foundation
Plastics Value Chain Coordinator
Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity
THE ASIA FOUNDATION is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
We are searching for a dedicated, highly motivated candidate to join the Foundation's team as the Plastics Value Chain Coordinator in a USAID funded project entitled the Sri Lanka & Maldives Ocean Plastic Reduction Activity where the Foundation is a sub-contractor to Research Triangle Institute (RTI). This project aims to minimize ocean plastics pollution in Sri Lanka and the Maldives by reducing reliance on plastic products while improving integrated solid waste management (SWM) practices.
The Plastics Value Chain Coordinator will report directly to The Asia Foundation's Project Director, Strengthening Governance Program (SGP) at an institutional level, and be responsible to the Chief of Party of the Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity on day-to-day functional activities. The position is primarily related to program management and technical assistance in specific subject area of the value chain of plastics and would call for careful time management and effective coordination.
Responsibilities:
Support implement activities under the Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity, mainly to reduce virgin plastics inputs and products through 3Rs and extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives.
- Track and monitor deliverables attached to the overall program and provide status reports of the same to the Project Director/Chief of Party.
- Support the Project Director in the preparation and submission of mandated reports to RTI
- Coordinate with all team members to facilitate the effective implementation of program activities across all objectives.
- Serve as the technical resource person for training and mentoring activities specified by the Project Director.
Close collaboration and support to team members in the implementation of the program activities.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated experience in solid waste management (minimum of seven years) including working directly with local government authorities and other key stakeholders associated with the local government authorities (LGA).
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing capacity building programs for LGAs including solid waste management.
- Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-cultural team environment for international development organizations.
- A basic degree in Sociology, Environmental Studies, Management or any other relevant field, a relevant post-graduate qualification will be an advantage.
Closing date: April 25, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interested candidates, please send resume with cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position to: [email protected].
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