Project Manager – Waste Warriors Society

Waste Warriors Society We are a solid waste management NGO that works through a combination of direct action initiatives, awareness-raising and community engagement programs, local advocacy, and long-term collaborative partnership with various government bodies.

Our mission is (1) to develop sustainable solid waste management systems by being a catalyst for community-based decentralized initiatives in rural, urban, and protected areas, (2) to pioneer replicable models of waste management, innovative practices in awareness and education, and (3) to formalize and improve the informal livelihoods and stigmatized conditions of waste workers.

Project Overview:

Waste generation has increased at a rapid pace over the last decade, and major tourist destinations are facing the brunt of it with excessive open dumping and burning of waste. Having witnessed the deterioration of Sahastradhara, our team decided to take up a project to protect our mountains, forests & rivers from waste dumping and burning. The rationale of the project is to develop civic responsibility and good governance. We set out to show people and administration what ‘clean’ looks like, and we have spent nine years showing that it is possible for communities and administration to work together to find solutions to the waste management crisis. We intend to take this idea to the next level by setting up integrated solid waste management(SWM) systems in villages around the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager

1. Plan, implement, and delegate all project activities and ensure smooth operations.

2. Focus on field-level effective implementation of the project, while also maintaining the big picture view of the long-term sustainability of the project.

3. Manage the project team and field staff, including recruiting, training, and performance assessments.

4. Build a strong relationship with local stakeholders.

5. Liaison and partner with similar organizations and government bodies to tackle waste management issues pertaining to the project area.

6. Document and monitor all income and expenditure of the project.

7. Coordinate with the finance team and the fundraising team to prepare the utilization certificates of the project.

8. Engage directly with the project funder to share project-related updates as and when required.

9. Engage with WW teams across locations to share learnings and feedback.

10. Be a Waste Warrior

JOB REQUIREMENT

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Have completed a degree in engineering, commerce, etc.
• Have a genuine interest in working in the social sector.
• Be passionate about the environment and a cleaner India.
• Enjoy working with local and foreign volunteers, community members, and children.
• Be bilingual (must be able to speak English and Hindi fluently).
• Have prior experience in planning, development, and management.
• Have a basic knowledge of waste management and eager to learn more.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent team-building skills with ability to motivate staff and stakeholders.
• Capacity to develop and implement a robust strategic vision and ability to communicate that effectively to all members of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and staff management skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of information technology.
• Good written, presentation, and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Commitment to developing services and staff.

Pay Range

Base Salary INR 42000 – INR 540000/yr