Circular Economy and Waste Management AnalystNew
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Job Description
Provides part-time technical leadership for UNDP Mongolia's circular-economy and waste-management work in Darkhan and Erdenet. The role develops coordination, recycling infrastructure and investment approaches, supports behaviour change and green jobs, and provides procurement, quality assurance, reporting and knowledge support for environmentally sound material-recovery systems.
Key Details
Department
Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Management of Natural Ecosystems Portfolio
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Part-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Work hours
Part-time 50%
Language Requirements
Required
English, Mongolian
Summary of Responsibilities
- Establish circular-economy coordination and a multi-stakeholder working group in pilot cities
- Guide life-cycle thinking, circular-economy strategy and Extended Producer Responsibility roadmap development
- Support composting and material-recovery facilities through public-private partnerships
- Guide waste-recycling and disposal infrastructure investments in pilot cities
- Design behaviour-change campaigns and monitor participation and contamination results
- Support innovation labs, waste-reduction challenges and small-scale pilots
- Provide technical procurement inputs and supervise contractor deliverables
- Coordinate with municipal authorities, private-sector partners and informal waste workers
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, waste management, circular economy, industrial ecology or related field, or bachelor’s degree in those fields with two additional years of experience
- Bachelor’s-degree applicants need at least two years of relevant experience in waste management, circular economy, recycling or environmental management
- Experience using computers, office software, web-based management systems and advanced spreadsheet and database packages
- Fluency in English and Mongolian
Desired Criteria
- Experience raising public awareness and changing behaviour on waste management through surveys and campaigns
- Expertise in hazardous and solid waste management, including regulations and handling, treatment and disposal practices
- Relevant professional certification or specialised training
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Part-time appointment at 50%
- Work focuses on Darkhan and Erdenet pilot cities
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.