IC-Waste Value Chain Specialist

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About the Organization

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field. A bachelor's degree may be considered if complemented by significant work experience, but a master's degree is strongly preferred.

 Min. years of relevant work experience

• At least 7 years of experience with Master’s or 9 years of experiencewith bachelor’s degree, in Science, Environment science, Social Science, Engineering in related fields.
• Experience of working in waste management, circular economy, understanding of the waste management supply chain or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple vendors or partners, preferably in a consulting or project management capacity.

Required skills and competencies

• In depth understanding of the waste value chain, stakeholders dynamic, recycling technologies, responsible sourcing, and endof-life solutions with a strong understanding of sector specific policies and regulation, aligning with circular economy principles and environmental sustainability frameworks.
• Experience in developing high quality policy briefs, guidance materials, SOPs, training content, and communication tools tailored to various stakeholder groups, including low-literacy audiences and field partners.
• Competence in designing monitor frameworks, analyzing data, and contributing to impact reporting aligned with responsible sourcing goals and donor requirements.
• Experience in coordinating with governmental bodies, civilsociety organizations, and the private sector in urban contexts.

Desired skills Technical Leadership:

• The ability to lead and contribute to evidencebased research and innovation within the waste management and recycling ecosystem.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and establish robust partnerships across sectors.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Adept at identifying new solutions and adapting to evolving project requirements.
• Gender & Social Inclusion: Strong commitment to ensuring equitable participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
• Accountability & Results Focus: Proactive in settingmilestones,managing risks, and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Required Language(s) Proficiency in English and Hindi

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