Project Manager/Advisor (m/f/d) in the Field of Circular Economy, Waste Management and Resource Efficiency
Project Manager/Advisor (m/f/d) in the Field of Circular Economy, Waste Management and Resource Efficiency
adelphi
Berlin, Germany
adelphi is the leading independent think-and-do tank in Europe for climate, environment and development. We are some 300 strategists, thought leaders and practitioners working at the local and global levels to find solutions to the most urgent political, economic and social challenges of our time. As a policy consultancy, we support a just transition towards carbon neutrality and sustainable, liveable societies.
Our work is grounded in transdisciplinary research, evidence-based consulting and stakeholder dialogues. With these tools we shape policy agendas, facilitate political communication, inform policy processes and support decision-makers.
Project Manager/Advisor (m/f/d) in the field of Circular Economy, Waste Management and Resource Efficiency (full time with immediate effect) - Berlin location with home office option (within Germany).
Your working field
In March 2020, the European Union published the second action plan to promote the circular economy, putting the concept of circular economy at the centre of the European sustainability agenda. Modern waste management is an important part of this, as are approaches to change product design, the development of service and leasing-based business models, and the introduction of innovative policies to increase resource efficiency. In this field of activities, adelphi advises political decision-makers, companies and international organisations on the development of policy instruments, technology and knowledge transfer, and innovative concepts for a sustainable circular economy. Our work focuses on extended producer responsibility (EPR), the prevention of packaging waste, e-waste and marine litter, as well as the anchoring of circular economy principles in international supply chains (e.g. in the textile/clothing sector). Within the framework of our projects, we work with public and private clients and partner organisations.
adelphi's Circular Economy Programme is growing and is looking for talents to work on a growing number of projects in the fields of plastics, textiles and agri-food value chains. To support our Circular Economy Programme, we are currently looking for a full-time Manager/Advisor (m/f/n) to start as soon as possible.
Your tasks
- Project management and coordination of international projects, e.g. in South Asia, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East;
- Provision of technical and conceptional inputs in the thematic area as well as acquisition of corresponding projects;
- Networking with relevant key persons and institutions as well as representing adelphi at relevant conferences and events;
- Quality assurance and monitoring tasks as well as independent reporting to clients and project partners;
- Preparation of studies and moderating dialogue events (workshops, conferences) on the above-mentioned key topics.
Your qualifications
- Completed diploma or master's degree in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, resource and sustainability management or similar;
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of circular economy and waste management, especially on the topics of e-waste and plastics/packaging, and/or textiles;
- Working experience with regulatory, economic, voluntary and informational policy instruments (especially implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility);
- Relevant practical experience in the conception, acquisition and implementation of complex international consultancy and research projects in a development policy context as well as leading small project teams;
- Knowledge in conducting life cycle and material flow analyses using common software solutions (SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, Umberto) desirable;
- Contacts in relevant networks such as the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), the PREVENT Waste Alliance, Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) and/or German RETech Partnership;
- Strong organisational skills and sense of responsibility, ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as the ability to think across disciplines;
- Excellent written and spoken German and English, knowledge of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or Russian desirable;
- Very good knowledge of common Office programmes (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
- Willingness to undertake occasional business trips within and outside Europe.
We offer
- Active role in shaping debates on and solutions to the key issues of our time - climate, environment and development;
- Variety and autonomy in your work, and responsibility for a range of multi-faceted tasks at a sustainable company;
- A dynamic, multicultural workplace with flexible working conditions, flat hierarchies and an appreciative corporate culture;
- Free access to exercises classes (including yoga and Pilates) and Urban Sports Club membership at attractive, discounted rates;
- Active work-life balance through flexible working hours, varied working-time models and mobile working;
- Continuous, tailored support for developing your skills and planning your own personal career path at adelphi;
- An attractive and centrally located office on the banks of the river Spree, an ideal environment for creative work;
- A company pension plan subsidized by the employer and an attractive benefits programme.
Are you well-suited for this job? Then please submit your application documents (including cover letter, CV, references) as soon as possible through our online application system. Thank you!
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