Executive - Community & SWM (Solid Waste Management) - Munnar

Job Title: Executive – Community & SWM (Solid Waste Management)

Job Location: Munnar, Kerala

Core Responsibilities

• Project Strategy & Implementation:

Lead the planning and execution of solid waste management strategies to meet project goals. Design action plans aligned with the project vision and monitor progress through data analysis and regular reviews.

• Diversion of Waste from Landfills:

Promote sustainable waste practices to reduce landfill dependency by ensuring source segregation, scientific composting of wet waste, and effective dry waste collection and monitoring by Haritha Karma Sena. Support decentralized treatment solutions.

• Community & Stakeholder Engagement:

Build strong partnerships with local stakeholders, institutions, and government bodies. Mobilize community-level action groups and volunteers to support waste management efforts, promote 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) practices, and ensure citizen participation.

• Behaviour Change & Communication:

Drive awareness and behaviour change campaigns across sectors, ensuring effective IEC delivery and impact. Organize educational activities, door-to-door outreach, and public events to promote waste segregation and responsible disposal.

• Waste Worker Professionalisation & Welfare:

Engage with waste professionals to improve their working conditions through training, health camps, capacity-building sessions, and recognition programs. Work towards enhancing their safety, livelihood, and dignity.

• Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare project reports, event proposals, and press materials. Document outcomes, success stories, and insights to support learning and replication of best practices.

Education and Experience:

Qualifications:

A graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Environmental Science, or related disciplines is preferred. We also welcome passionate individuals committed to advancing sustainable waste management solutions, even if their academic background differs.

Experience:

Preferably 1–3 years of hands-on experience in solid waste management, with a strong track record in community mobilization, behaviour change communication, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Candidates with grassroots exposure and the ability to drive impact at the local level will be given priority.

Other Requirements:

Must know how to speak Malayalam (Mandatory)

Knowledge of Tamil would be a plus (Not Mandatory)

Must know how to drive

Interested candidates can share their updated CV to tasneem.khot@recity.in