The USAID-funded Clean Cities Blue Ocean (CCBO) project in the USA, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, is currently accepting expressions of interest for Program Coordinator. This position will be located in Male, Maldives.

The Program Coordinator will work with the Country Director to lead the CCBO Maldives workplan with the assistance of CCBO Sri Lanka-based team. He/she also will have a leadership role in creating measurable reductions in ocean plastics by strategizing, increasing capacity and cooperation among local governments and stakeholders while ensuring the proper laws, policies, and regulations in support in place. Under the supervision of the CCBO Sri Lanka-Maldives Country Director, he/she would be the main contact to handle the logistic requirements, communications with the identified stakeholders, maintain coordination efforts and handle incident reporting. 

Responsibilities:

*Provide strategic insight and context requirements to improve the management of Solid waste and to promote 3R in the engagement sites in Male, Hulhumale and Baa Atoll.

*Identify and plan strategic actions for 3R/SWM and marine debris reduction in support of national plans with the CCBO team.

*Liaise with stakeholders in facilitating, implementing and managing the workplan with the coordination of the CCBO technical Leads

*Coordinate and derive the lessons learned from the grant projects and other researches together with the MEL Specialist and advocate for addressing the gaps with the relevant stakeholders.

*Liaise with Maldives relevant Ministries, Councils, WAMCO, HDC to facilitate discussions for reduction of plastic and effective management of waste including policy advancement in the engagement sites.

*Develop SBC plans in CCBO engagement sites based on localized research and facilitate implementation of same.

*Support the development and/or strengthening of long-range SWMPs in engagement sites

*Conduct researches, assessments and baselines together with CCBO team to determine engagement sites’ specific SWM challenges;

*Knowledge sharing with stakeholders and advocate for addressing gaps.

*Support CCBO team in analyzing national level SWM laws, policies, and enforcement mechanisms and identify current gaps in local (engagement site) compliance and enforcement practices.

*Collaborate with CCBO team to conduct Cost of Service Analysis Framework to assess the cost of expanding and improving service delivery.

*Work with CCBO team in developing and customizing the 3R/SWM Funding Options Analysis for the relevant institutions.

*Organize trainings and capacity development programs to strengthen the 3R/SWM systems and safety and security of staff.

*Explore opportunities with private sector and match opportunities to work in collaboration to improve the waste management situation in the engagement sites.

*Engage with youth and women’s organizations to improve livelihood challenges 

*Work in collaboration with CCBO team to determine the required consultancies and manage the consultants.

*Advocate for the further development of consistent recycling markets for plastics and other materials, while working with plastics producers to encourage alternatives;

Qualifications:

*Minimum University degree in relevant field such as international development, public administration, social science, etc.; a Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred.

*At least 5 years’ experience in similar role preferably for international development and USAID

*Experience in developing and implementing solid waste and 3R strategies with international development programs, non-governmental organizations, or the private sector;

*Comfortable being self-directed and working independently and/or as part of a team;

*Experience implementing project and action plans related to solid waste and 3R’s;

*Advanced proficiency in speaking and writing in English and Dhivehi.

*Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

*Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment, with occasional meetings to accommodate differing time zones.

*Nationals from the Maldives are strongly encouraged to apply.