Senior Advisor – Circular Economy & Biowaste

Place & Modality    

Local Position, Full time; based in Jamaica, with regular travel beyond the region and occasional international missions.

Duration  

June 2026 until June 2027, with possibility for extension.

Duties  

§  Coordinate and implement project activities in Jamaica, as well as support the implementation in other countries related to the project (Grenada, Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines_.

§  Advise national institutions on the development of regulatory frameworks for circular economy and the productive use of organic waste and sargassum.

§  Support the design and implementation of public-private partnerships and demonstration projects in Jamaica and other participating countries.

§  Assist municipal waste management companies and private sector actors in developing and implementing technological solutions for circular economy and the environmentally sound and productive use of organic waste and sargassum.

§  Provide capacity-building support to CARICOM and other relevant stakeholders on the sustainable and productive use of biowaste and sargassum.

§  Coordinate project activities with other donors and partners, such as UNEP, Expertise France, the World Bank, and EU Delegations active in the circular economy sector.

§  Facilitate dialogue and partnerships among relevant stakeholders.

§  Foster regional exchange and cooperation among stakeholders across the Caribbean.

§  Plan, coordinate, and implement workshops, training sessions, and delegation visits.

§  Contribute to knowledge management, project monitoring, and gender-sensitive project planning.

§  Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on tasks beyond the defined scope of responsibilities.

Profile requirements (I)

Profile requirements (II)

Qualifications

§  University degree in Environmental Studies, Energy, Natural Resource Management, Project Management or a related field.

§  Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in environmental management, with a strong focus on circular economy, sargassum-related work, and/or the energy sector.

§  Candidate must be a Citizen of Jamaica or hold a valid work permit for this country.

Professional Experience & Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Caribbean waste, sargassum, and energy sectors.
• Proven professional experience in Jamaica, particularly in environmental, waste, or energy management.
• Experience working with or within CARICOM, OECS, the European Union, or other relevant regional or national institutions (public or private), as well as international development cooperation organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide policy guidance, support capacity development, and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder processes.

Skills & Competences

·       Strong organizational and analytical skills.

·       Collaborative team player with excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

·       Proficiency in common ICT tools and applications.

·       Willingness to engage in continuous learning and upskilling as required by project needs.

·       Availability for regular travel within and beyond the region.

·       Working knowledge of German, Spanish, or French will be considered an advantage.

·       Demonstrated gender competence and understanding of gender-sensitive project planning.

·       Possession of a valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.

·       Willingness to travel regularly within the Eastern Caribbean region.

·       Willingness to travel outside the region occasionally.

Application Information

Documentation   

§  CV (max. 2 pages), Motivation letter & two (2) reference letters.

§  All in PDF & in English, max size 4MB

How to apply

Applications are received only via e-mail by 25.05.2026 to the following address: HRCaribbean@giz.de  Reference “Senior Advisor Jamaica”

·        Incomplete credentials will be discarded,

·        Please include the Reference Subject of the e-mail

·        Due to the high volume of applications received, we will be in contact with the applicants who fulfill the requirement and the required documentation.

·         Data Privacy Statement based on Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applied during this process.