Green Africa Youth Organisation is hiring for a dedicated and visionary Zero Waste Manager: Apply Now
Application Deadline: 10 November 2025
Green Africa Youth Organisation is hiring for a dedicated and visionary Zero Waste Manager: Apply Now
Overview
GAYO is looking for a dedicated and visionary Zero Waste Manager to coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of GAYO’s Zero Waste initiatives. You will focus on ensuring effective project delivery, strengthening partnerships, and providing technical and operational support to country and community-level teams working to advance circular economy and zero waste solutions.
GAYO’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their relevant qualifications and competencies.
Position Description
The Zero Waste Manager will support the Zero Waste Director in coordinating the planning, implementation, and monitoring of GAYO’s Zero Waste initiatives under the Circular Economy portfolio Thematic Area. The role focuses on ensuring effective project delivery, strengthening partnerships, and providing technical and operational support to country and community-level teams working to advance circular economy and zero waste solutions.
Responsibilities
Program Coordination and Implementation
- Support the Director in planning and decision making for all Zero Waste activities across project sites. Develop and implement a program tracker for all teams to ensure efficiency
- Manage day-to-day implementation of waste management initiatives, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Supervise field teams and ensure timely delivery of project outputs and reports.
- Support the setup and operation of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), composting sites, and waste segregation systems.
Technical Support and Capacity Building
- Provide technical guidance on waste segregation, recycling, and data tracking.
- Lead capacity-building sessions for waste pickers, SMEs, and community members.
- Contribute to the development of training materials, manuals, and awareness resources.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations to ensure smooth collaboration.
- Represent the Zero Waste Portfolio at stakeholder meetings and community forums.
- Support public awareness campaigns and media engagements on zero waste and circular economy.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation
- Collect and analyze project data for monthly reporting and performance assessment.
- Support the documentation of case studies, lessons learned, and success stories.
- Contribute to progress reports, donor updates, and internal reviews.
Team Support and Coordination
Provide supervision and guidance to Zero Waste staff, including coordinators, officers, and interns. Work closely with the Communications and Finance teams to ensure project visibility and compliance. Perform other duties assigned by the Zero Waste Director and the Programs Department.
Required Experience and Skills
Strong intellectual and operational capacity in providing advisory services to stakeholders; Strong understanding of zero waste principles, recycling systems, and community-based waste models. Excellent communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize information; Excellent skills in policy advocacy, strategic planning, public speaking, and team leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret waste data and develop evidence-based solutions.
Familiar with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); Experience in coordinating groups of different skill sets/ interests/ cultural backgrounds; Detail-oriented and have the ability to understand new concepts quickly
How to apply
- Prepare your application package, which should consist of a one-page cover letter stating your interest in the role and highlighting your relevant achievements, as well as a recent CV—all these merged into one PDF.
- Ensure that your application package is accessible and not more than 5 MB in size.
- Access the application form at: bit.ly/ZWManager_Application or scan the QR Code.
Be sure to fully complete the form with your accurate information before submitting.
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