Program Manager- Integrated Waste Management

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About the Organization

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA, is a premier Institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization. For more than 40 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving Urban India.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Program Manager will assist the Program Director in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the CITIIS 2.0 program, with a focus on Component 1 i.e. integrated waste management. This role involves managing multiple projects across the 18 selected cities, including project components such as upgradation of waste collection and transportation fleet; development of garbage transfer stations; material recovery facilities; waste processing facilities including WtE, CBG, composting etc.; development of scientific landfills; technology integration; and communication & outreach for behavioural change.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager shall include but not limited to the following:

• Program Management: Facilitate the Smart City SPVs and Urban Local Bodies in design, development, execution, and monitoring of projects on integrated waste management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure collaboration of all the stakeholders including MoHUA, AFD, KfW, EU, State Governments, ULBs, SPVs, Domestic Experts, International Mentors and Transversal Experts under the CITIIS 2.0 program. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather input and foster collaboration and co-creation to achieve program goals as defined in the Program Logical Framework (PLF).
• Partnership Development: Maintain existing relations and develop new partnerships with academic institutions, administrative training institute, research agencies, scientific laboratories and industry bodies for facilitating the effective implementation of the program, and exchange of knowledge. The Program Manager will also be responsible or organizing industry workshops.
• Knowledge Capitalisation & Reporting: Work closely with the Knowledge officer/ specialist to capture, organize, and disseminate the knowledge on integrated waste management. It shall also include drafting interim/ biannual/ annual reports, and other documentation, as needed.
• Technology Integration: There are three key technology components under the CITIIS 2.0 program (i) CITIIS Website (ii) CITIIS Management Platform (iii) Proposed- National Climate Data Observatory (NCDO). The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the project information dashboard for the 18 cities is timely updated on the CITIIS Management Platform.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Masters in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics or a related field from a reputed institution.
• 10 years of relevant experience in the field of  circular economy / integrated waste management, with at-least 4 years at a mid-senior/ managerial position.
• Strong understanding of varied aspects of solid waste management, including waste characterization and treatment technologies.
• Understanding of the urban structures and programs in India; and knowledge of key national missions such as the Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission and AMRUT.
• Prior experience of working at a mid-senior position in a government/semi-autonomous/ autonomous institution, multilateral/bilateral development organization, a reputed NGO or a consulting firm.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

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