Waste Management Specialist

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:

Cluster:

• Support in the initiation and establishment of a waste management cluster, bringing together relevant players, companies, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Lead on conducting research and mapping exercises to identify key organizations, businesses, and individuals in the waste management sector for inclusion in the cluster.
• Assist in facilitating networking opportunities and foster collaboration among cluster members through regular meetings, workshops, and forums.
• Organize events, conferences, and seminars to promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and best practices within the waste management sector.
• Act as a liaison between cluster members, providing support, guidance, and resources to facilitate partnerships and collaborative projects.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop and implement a communication and outreach strategy to raise awareness of the cluster and its objectives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and policy developments related to waste management, and disseminate relevant information to cluster members and programs.

Programs Support:

• Co-Lead on the communication and outreach activities of the Clyntech Accelerator and scout for relevant startups to be enrolled in the program.
• Assist in needs assessment studies aiming to map the sector and its challenges and opportunities to help in designing well-informed support programs.
• Support and mentor idea stage startups participating in the Clyntech accelerator program who are working on waste management solutions to validate their ideas and prototype.
• Collaborate with startups to develop and iterate on their minimum viable products (MVPs), providing technical input and feedback throughout the development process.
• Provide technical expertise and support to all programs focused on waste management, recycling, and resource recovery targeting companies working in the waste management sector.
• Support the design and implementation of recycling and waste management support programs.
• Actively engage with startup and SME founders, providing mentorship, guidance, and connections to potential partners, investors, and customers, resources and opportunities within the waste management industry.
• Represent Berytech at relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings, advocating for sustainable waste management practices and promoting the cluster's initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, waste management, engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university. Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: More than 5 years progressively responsible experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental sustainability.
• Language: Fluent in Arabic and English, French is a Plus

Additional Skills:

• Knowledgeable in waste management practices, circular economy principles, and emerging technologies in the waste management sector.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office programs;

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.