About the Role
TechnoServe is a dynamic nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. We believe in the transformative power of private enterprise to generate income, jobs, and sustainable wealth for families and communities. We are currently seeking a visionary Waste to Value (Circular Economy) Manager to drive impactful sustainability initiatives across Nigeria's agricultural value chains.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the strategic design and implementation of gender-inclusive waste-to-value initiatives, focusing on high-potential waste streams like black soldier fly production, composting, and bio-fertilizers.
- Negotiate and secure formal waste supply agreements between agricultural processors and project-supported young entrepreneurs.
- Develop innovative financial and operational approaches to reduce entry barriers for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
- Broker commercial offtake agreements with industrial buyers to demonstrate the market viability of waste-derived products.
- Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to ensure social safeguarding, economic empowerment, and direct mobile money payment control for women.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Agribusiness, or Circular Economy with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
- Proven track record in waste management, circular economy projects, or agricultural value chain development within Nigeria.
- Strong expertise in commercial negotiation, multi-stakeholder partnership management, and market systems development.
- Demonstrated commitment to gender equity, youth empowerment, and disability inclusion.
- Fluent in English with strong proficiency in local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo being highly advantageous.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for field visits across project states.
- Competitive nonprofit salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact sustainable development initiatives with national visibility.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
- Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities in the circular economy sector.