Project Development and Partnerships Lead - Circular Economy

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Development and Partnerships Lead to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and manage various projects on behalf of Doko Recyclers, ensuring successful implementation from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Design & Development

• Identify opportunities for circular interventions in waste, plastics, e-waste, and organics.
• Develop detailed project proposals, concept notes, and business models across value chains.
• Proactively seek and apply for national and international grants that align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and stakeholder consultations.
• Collaborate with local governments, producers, and recyclers to co-develop solutions.
• Engage with Municipalities and Wards to offer technical support in the planning and execution of waste management projects.

2. Project Execution and Monitoring

• Lead ongoing and upcoming partnership projects as per agreed timeline. Actively contribute in project planning, task scheduling, milestone tracking, etc.
• Lead as the coordinators role for communication for successful implementation of each project with the relevant stakeholders
• Monitor overall budget spending, engage with vendors, and track project-related payments.
• Travel to project sites for community engagement and advocacy, ensuring project alignment with community needs.
• Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation plans, data collection methodologies, and evaluation frameworks.
• Utilize statistical software (Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, R) for advanced data analysis and GIS tools for geographical mapping in different research.

3. Carbon Market Integration (Voluntary + Compliance)

• Identify circular economy projects (e.g., composting, biomethanation, RDF, e-waste diversion) eligible for carbon credits.
• Support carbon project documentation: PDDs, baseline surveys, monitoring plans.
• Liaise with carbon registries, third-party verifiers, and climate financiers.
• Integrate GHG accounting methodologies into project frameworks (e.g., Gold Standard, Verra).

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

• Coordinate and schedule meetings with government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders in ongoing projects.
• Facilitate effective communication between the project team and stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Handle logistical arrangements for stakeholder roundtable meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Assist in the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans and support the project team with administrative tasks as needed.

Others:

• Assist in developing comprehensive training materials, modules, guides, curriculum, infographics and visual aids on waste management.
• Facilitate engaging and informative training sessions for stakeholders and clients, both in-person and virtually

Why Join Us:

• Work at a leading waste management company in Nepal.
• Work with a diverse and dedicated team committed to environmental conservation.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Culture where your ideas and opinions are welcomed and encouraged.