About PETCO Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization

PETCO Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization (PETCO Ethiopia) is a non for profit organization incorporated in 2019 to represent the Ethiopian PET plastic industry’s joint effort to self-regulate post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling. PETCO Ethiopia seeks to minimize the environmental impact of post-consumer PET on the Ethiopian landscape through growing the collection & recycling of PET bottles after consumer use; supporting existing & encourage new collection and recycling initiatives; and promoting a strong focus on public & consumer education & awareness programs. PETCO Ethiopia operates throughout Ethiopia and has its head office in Addis Ababa.

PETCO Ethiopia seeks to hire a professional under the following capacity:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical, managerial support to the implementing partner for execution of programs  related to circular economy and Plastic waste management covering the following main areas:

• Plastic waste supply chain management facilitation – manufacturing segregation, collection, transportation, aggregation and recycling

• Plans, develops, coordinates, implements and promotes recycling and waste management  programs and activities 

• Develops specifications and requests for proposal or qualifications for consulting and contract services

•  Understand the technologies and integrate them to implementation through the implementing partner

• Assists in monitoring contractor performance for contracts including Waste management related programs

• Compiles data for statistical tabulation and analysis; submits comprehensive reports to relevant stakeholders  

• Covering the current accomplishments of recycling and waste management  programs;

• Pursues and administers grants and loans from state and other public and private sources as appropriate

•  Setting up governance to monitor operations and capacity building to various formal and informal sector players in the ecosystem

•  Responsible for preparation of project documents like TORs, project reports, etc. and presentation to various stakeholders

• Liaison and Network with various stake holders, both government and nongovernment, during the execution of the projects.

• Managing community recycling initiatives

• Visiting  Community based recycling centers, companies, schools and community organizations

• Preparing reports, plans, publicity materials and displays.

•  Responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting as well as Knowledge management of the recycling project;

• Perform any other tasks assigned from time to time by the senior management.

Category: Environment/Social Science,

Report to: GM 

Job type: Contract, 18 months with possible extension 

Job Requirements

Competencies and experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environment, Waste Management, Social Sciences or relevant field

• At least 5 years of professional experience with BA degree or 3 years of experience with Masters in the areas of solid waste management, community development if possible, reference to plastic recycling etc.

• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organization

• Good communications and organizational & interpersonal skills

• Builds professional networks with institutional partners

•  Sought for advice by peers, subordinates, leaders

• Ability to prioritize assignments and requirements, and multitask as needed;

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

•  Ability to integrate technology into various aspects of the project for planning, rollout and monitoring

•  Excellent knowledge of written Amharic and spoken English are essential

• Demonstrates  integrity  and ethical  standards

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to tnegash@petcoetiopia.org or info@petcoethiopia.org or courier to PETCO Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization, Bole Subcity, Woreda 6,Adwa Road, Semper Building 3rd  floor room number 310.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.