Senior Manager – Secretariat

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager – Secretariat
Organization: Waste Efficient Collection and Recycling Efforts (WeCare)- Industry Consortium on Plastic Waste Management and EPR
Reports to: Governing Body of the Consortium

Position Overview

The Senior Manager – Secretariat will be responsible for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Plastic Waste Management (PWM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The role requires facilitating proactive engagement with authorities, industry members, and waste management service providers while ensuring effective governance, policy advocacy, and operational excellence of the consortium.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Strategy

• Support the consortium in formulating strategies to ensure compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended) and state-level directives.
• Facilitate consultative processes with government authorities and represent industry perspectives on PWM and EPR matters.
• Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices to inform policy advocacy and consortium initiatives.
• Develop and advocate policies that promote sustainable plastic waste management practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build and strengthen relationships with government agencies, industry members, and relevant organizations.
• Organize and manage industry events, workshops, and conferences to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the consortium.
• Prepare and disseminate reports, newsletters, and communications to keep members updated on developments.

Program & Project Management

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of consortium activities, including action plan development and monitoring.
• Supervise project staff, consultants, and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
• Oversee vendor partnerships to ensure adequate resourcing, performance management, and quality outcomes.
• Ensure effective monitoring of project activities, assets, and resources in line with financing agreements.

Governance & Reporting

• Work closely with the governing body to support all core activities of the consortium.
• Ensure timely preparation of progress reports for submission to industry members.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized project records, documentation, and inventory.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the President of the Consortium.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience with strong knowledge of Plastic Waste Management regulations. Prior experience in industry associations, consortiums, or trade bodies is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
• Proven project management expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic, solution-driven mindset with innovative thinking.
• High standards of integrity, organization, and accountability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Environmental services: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote