SWEEP Partnership Lead

The SWEEP Partnership Lead will drive the coordination, growth, and delivery of the SWEEP Partnership in Kenya and, to a limited extent, Ethiopia. This role is hosted by KEPRO but the employee will be employed by Last Mile Climate. The Lead serves as the key focal point for building and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, advancing government alignment, and supporting the development of waste management projects under the SWEEP platform in humanitarian contexts.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties associated with this role include:

• Partnership Development & Coordination
• Project Development & Support
• Strategic Alignment & Advocacy
• Management & Reporting

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Management, Circular Economy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including partnership management, project development, or policy engagement in waste management, circular economy, or related fields.
• Multi-Stakeholder Experience: Proven experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms involving government, private sector, and NGOs.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of Kenya’s waste management landscape, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, circular economy initiatives, and the policy environment.
• Contextual Experience (Advantageous): Experience working in humanitarian or last-mile contexts is a strong advantage.
• Financial Knowledge (Desirable): Knowledge of innovative financing mechanisms (plastic credits, carbon credits, etc.) is desirable.