Job Description

Job Title: Senior Officer - SWM



Job Location: Junagadh



About PLAN



PLAN (Participatory Learning and Action Network Foundation) with the approach of collective change, we bring governments, experts, NGOs & academia and citizens to solve solid waste management challenges in cities. One of our bespoke projects, Hilldaari is an initiative supported by Nestle India, implemented by PLAN, and technically supported by RECITY, we are driving collective change and reimagining waste management to reduce carbon emissions across the cities. (https://www.planfoundation.in/ www. recity.in)



Role Overview



As a SWM Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in our Solid Waste Management project. We're in search of a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead social behavior change communication, work with the system to streamline waste collection system, and oversee aspects related to waste workers. Your expertise will be vital in driving these initiatives, making a positive impact on our community and environment.



Core Responsibilities



Behavior Change


• Planning and strategizing for large scale, city-wide behavior changes campaigns to ensure waste segregation
• Conducting Mobilization activities to generate awareness amongst all age groups
• Build model areas, societies, wards, institutions in terms of waste practices
• Creating waste champions and project ambassadors across city
• Creating systems and processes for sustainable waste practices
• Deploy monitoring mechanism to continuously monitor the outcomes

Collection System


• Collaborating with sanitation staff to streamline collection system
• Optimizing the quantum of waste coming in from across property units - Residential, commercials, institutions, etc. (wet and dry)
• Monitor the material throughput via technology and do course correction wherever required
• Ensuring no waste is reaching the landfills or is being dumped at any random points within/outside the city
• Foster innovative / experimental solutions to ensure contextualized end of life process. solutions for the city's dry and wet
• Prepare reports, proposals and data sheets to manage the Waste management process

Sanitation Workers


• Allocate and Map sanitation workers to all the team members
• Monitor the project outcomes/deliverables/standards meant for sanitation workers
• Strategize and course correct to ensure adherence to all the project aspects



Educational Qualifications & Experience:


• Master's degree in Social Work or a relevant field.
• 4-5 years of experience in social development projects, preferably related to waste management and community mobilization.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in team management.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.


How to apply : Please share your updated CV with cover letter to hiring@recity.in. Application with cover letter will be preferred.