Deputy Lead, Waste Management

Roundglass Foundation; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundglass Foundation is seeking a Deputy Lead, Waste Management in Mohali, Punjab, India, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the waste management plant and support the Lead in implementing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating staff.

The role requires 8+ years in waste management, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills to work with district administrations, panchayats, and CSR funding agencies for project execution and impact assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience in waste management operations, with a focus on solid waste processing, recycling, and disposal.
• Strong knowledge of waste management regulations, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with experience supervising a diverse workforce.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proficiency in using computer applications and waste management software.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with district administrations and state government officials for project requirements and implementation plan.
• Discuss budget allocation for the composting facility with village panchayats and define roles of RGF and panchayat.
• Collaborate with district administration and village panchayats to conduct surveys for site selection of the composting facility.
• Conduct awareness campaigns to educate villagers about segregating wet and dry wastes at the source point.
• Plan and implement waste management initiatives at village level per RGF protocols.
• Maintain communication between RGF and stakeholders to ensure coordination and collaboration.
• Write project proposals and engage CSR funding agencies to secure financial support.
• Conduct project impact assessments through research reports and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in environmental science/engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Waste management software

Job description

Job Summary

Position Title: Deputy Lead, Waste Management

Location: Mohali, Punjab, India

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

The Deputy Lead of Waste Management Plant plays a crucial role in the efficient operation and management of the facility. They support the Lead in overseeing day-to-day activities, coordinating staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing waste management strategies. The Deputy Lead works closely with team members, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to maintain effective waste management practices and achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with district administrations (DC, ADC-D, and BDOs) and state government officials (MP MLAs) for discussion about the project requirements and implementation plan.


• Meeting with village panchayats at the block level to engage in detailed discussions about budget allocation for the composting facility. This includes exploring funds from SBM G-2, 15th FC, MGNREGA, and panchayat, and defining the roles of RGF and the panchayat in on-ground project implementation.


• Collaborating with district administration officials and village panchayats to conduct surveys in the villages for site selection of the composting facility.


• Conducting awareness campaigns, such as delivering lectures and organizing door-to-door campaigns, to educate village residents about the importance of segregating wet and dry wastes at the source point.


• Planning and implementing waste management initiatives at the village level in accordance with the established protocols of RGF.


• Maintaining communication and engagement between RGF and key stakeholders, such as the panchayat and administration, to ensure effective coordination and collaboration throughout the project.


• Writing project proposals and communicating with existing CSR funding agencies to secure financial support for the project.


• Conducting project impact assessments through research reports and publications to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of the initiatives implemented.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.


• 8+ years of proven experience in waste management operations, with a focus on solid waste processing, recycling, and disposal.


• Strong knowledge of waste management regulations, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety standards.


• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with experience in supervising a diverse workforce.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations effectively.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.


• Proficiency in using computer applications and waste management software.


• Familiarity with sustainability principles and circular economy concepts is desirable.

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