Senior Programme Officer - Circular Economy

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About the Organization

Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Description

The Senior Programme Officer – Circular Economy will provide critical operational, analytical, and coordination support to the Senior Expert and team. The role is ideal for a young professional seeking to build expertise in circular economy and sustainable material flows, working on impactful projects in plastics.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing city-specific IEC plan aligned with national/state-level plastic waste management and circularity policies (e.g., Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016, EPR Guidelines, Swachh Bharat Mission).
• Designing campaigns to target key audiences (households, bulk generators, informal sector, schools, etc.) on plastic segregation, reduction, and recycling.
• Designing and implementing awareness campaigns on waste segregation and sustainable practices, engaging residents, commercial entities, Panchayats, and BWGs
• Preparing annual and quarterly work plans with timelines and expected outcomes.
• Leading primary and secondary research to support policy engagement efforts; developing evidence-based technical reports and policy briefs tailored for engaging with government stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Developing and executing annual communication and community engagement strategy aligned with project goals and government priorities.
• Preparing monthly progress updates, event documentation, case stories, and outcome-based reports for internal and external stakeholders, including government departments and funding partners.
• Supporting stakeholder mapping, outreach, and engagement activities with relevant government bodies, urban/rural local bodies, civil society organizations, and community leaders.
• Assisting in planning and tracking field activities; monitor deliverables related to communication, capacity building, and policy engagement outcomes.
• Coordinating effectively with consultants, vendors, community facilitators, and internal teams for smooth execution of project interventions.
• Drafting technical documentation, meeting minutes, policy notes, and presentation decks for high-level stakeholder interactions and review meetings.
• Organizing and managing multi-stakeholder workshops, field visits, policy consultations, webinars, and community meetings, ensuring inclusive participation.
• Maintaining systematic documentation of all engagements, policy interactions, decisions, and follow-up actions with government and community stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining updated databases related to IEC related project performance metrics like beneficiary outreach, stakeholder engagement, black-spots reduction, and impact reduction on the ecosystem.
• Facilitate local research and participatory assessments to capture community insights and inform policy feedback loops.
• Provide operational support for project development, implementation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with both government policy frameworks and local community needs.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years of experience in program implementation, research, or fieldwork in the sustainability or development sector.
• Experience of working with stakeholders from the Government, industry, think tanks, and end users
• Experience in cross-sector collaboration with businesses, government bodies, and informal sector actors
• Familiarity with circular economy/waste management topics is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with multi-level stakeholders.
• Prior experience supporting donor reporting or grant administration is a plus.
• Familiarity with the key stages in the value chains of multiple waste types
• Good analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable using MS Office, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Tamil

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