Used Beverage Cartons Project Manager at Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership – lead in consultation with the CEO all matters relating to the Used Beverage Cartons (UBC) Sector projects, project strategies/theories of change, project management, learning and development, governance and resource mobilisation to ensure that project operations are efficiently streamlined.
• Stakeholder engagement – oversee designs for stakeholder mapping and engagement frameworks continually reviewing for efficacy and effectiveness. Design and support projects or sector board initiatives and foster relationships across the recycling value chain. Serve as an external figurehead, representing the organization in industry engagements and focussing on preparing detailed progress reports, fosters compliance and secures new partnerships for projects or sector boards.
• Develop projects or sectors management tools – lead conversations on project or sector designs, deliverables, budget limits, contract negotiations, schedules and reporting templates. Coordinate projects or sector activities, implementing projects or sectorspecific strategies, and ensuring the achievement of projects or sector goals and objectives
• Growth & Development – drive company growth through targeted marketing, provision of strong leadership, and assessment of operational performance metrics.
• Process Optimisation – develop strategies for optimization and utilization of company resources to maximize return on investment.
• Governance – maintain integrity and transparency through continuous implementation and enforcement of existing relevant policies and procedures.
• Innovation – keep abreast with latest trends in the industry and leverage on these trends to drive growth.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management/ Social/Health Sciences/Sociology or Development Studies/ Economics/ Law/ Political Science/Public Policy or any other related field from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in Programme or Sector Management, Project Management or relevant field and a member in good standing of a relevant professional body.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Programmes or Project Management, Community and Social Development Work and in Stakeholder Engagement, at least three (3) of which should have been in a similar management position.
• In depth understanding of all packaging materials.
• In-depth knowledge of PRO issues, including risk factors, prevention strategies and interventions.