Team Leader | Circular Economy & Green Transition

NTU International A/S; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 415,000 - 553,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International is seeking a Team Leader (Cat. I) for the EU-funded project: Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin, Guatemala. The role demands strategic leadership, robust project management, and strong coordination across stakeholders to deliver results over a 40-month period.

The candidate should have extensive experience in circular economy sectors, public-private engagement, and English at C1 level; management of international cooperation programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree (completed university studies of at least 4 years) in sustainable finance, economics, international trade, public-private relations, engineering or related to circular economy, or bachelor's degree in the same fields plus 5 years of proven professional experience in the same sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, overall project management and technical coordination for the assignment.
• Oversee implementation of activities for Guatemala as per the work plan and EU Delegation approvals; manage incidental expenses and reporting.

Job description

Team Leader | Circular Economy & Green Transition

EU-funded Project: Support to “Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin” Action

Indicative Start Date: 11 January 2027

Implementation Period: 40 months (indicative end date: 11 May 2030)

About NTU International A/S

NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide. NTU works with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, government institutions and private-sector stakeholders across sustainable development, green transition, circular economy, infrastructure, economic governance and international cooperation.

NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project “Support to Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin Action” in Guatemala.

The overall objective of this engagement is to contribute to achieving the objectives and expected results of Action ACT-63102 – “Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin”, implemented as a Global Gateway initiative in Guatemala.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Team Leader (Cat. I) to provide strategic leadership, overall project management and technical coordination for the assignment.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Degree (completed university studies of at least 4 years) in sustainable finance, economics, international trade, public-private relations, engineering or areas related to the circular economy, or bachelor's degree in the same fields plus 5 years of proven professional experience in the same sectors, in addition to the minimum general and specific experience required.

General Professional Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the management of international cooperation programs and projects.
• Proven experience in sectors related to the Green Transition (water and sanitation, waste, energy, biodiversity, among others) and private sector development policy and reform, including professional/commercial/ advisor bodies including business organizations.
• Experience with development banks and investment organisms will be considered an asset.

Specific Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the circular economy sectors, preferably in the framework of: public policies, financiers/risk takers (serving EFSD+), private sector, engineering, development (including public/ private management) and trade.
• The experience must show a diversity and richness of international experiences in different settings and must have been obtained in different countries.
• Experiences in European countries in the sectors above will be considered an advantage.
• Experiences in more than 3 Latin American countries, in the sectors above and not under the same contract, will be considered an advantage.

Language Requirements

• English: Minimum C1 proficiency – mandatory.

Additional information

• The Team Leader shall be responsible for the planning, management and technical execution of the assignment.
• The expert will be in charge of the implementation of the activities for Guatemala, as stipulated in the work plan, approved biannually, and in the corresponding execution of incidental expenses, the actions approved by the EU Delegation in Guatemala and the requests for technical assistance requested.