Circular Economy Project Coordinator (Expert)

Job description

We Effect is a development organisation founded by the Swedish cooperative movement in 1958 to support the development of democratic organisations and societies. In our international development cooperation programmes, we are applying a human rights-based approach supporting people living in poverty to secure their rights.

We Effect works in around 20 countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa through our regional offices in partnership with local CSO’s, farmer organisations, cooperative federations and other democratic organisations. For more information, see www.weeffect.se/www.weeffect.org/ https://latin.weeffect.org/       

The Role

We Effect is seeking a Circular Economy Project Coordinator (Expert) to lead implementation of its portfolio within a multi-partner programme advancing circular economy development in Zambia. The role focuses on MSME development, civil society engagement, innovation support, and knowledge dissemination, while ensuring strong coordination with partners, government, and the private sector.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of We Effect-led project activities within the circular economy programme
• Lead MSME support initiatives, including green business development, value chain engagement, and market linkages
• Facilitate technical assistance and capacity building for enterprises, CSOs, and private sector actors.
• Manage a circular economy research and innovation grants programme.
• Oversee development of knowledge products, awareness campaigns, and demonstration projects
• Strengthen partnerships with government, private sector, academia, and civil society
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and learning across the project

Qualifications & Experience

·       Master’s degree in applied sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Environmental Management, or related field

• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in project management, private sector development, or circular/green economy
• Proven experience supporting MSMEs, value chains, or enterprise development programmes
• Strong understanding of sustainability, ESG, or green finance
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder programmes and partnerships

Skills

• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report writing
• Strategic and results-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively  

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to shape Zambia’s transition towards a circular economy by supporting innovative enterprises, influencing systems, and working with diverse partners to deliver sustainable impact. 

What we can offer you

We will give you the opportunity to make a real difference – within our organisation and in our joint work for a sustainable planet free from poverty. We challenge the status quo and encourage innovation. Our values Transparency, Respect and Together, guide us in our work and as colleagues forming our organisational culture. We are an intercultural organisation where diversity and inclusion are our corner stones. We welcome you as you are, and value a wide range of perspectives, experiences and networks and we strive for a workplace where you can bring your whole self to work. It is our belief that an inclusive workplace without discrimination of any kind, leads to more efficient relations and results with healthy, engaged, and growing co-workers. 

Application

Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment.zambia@weeffect.org no later than 25^th May 2026. Your application documents should be in English.

Please note that the position requires that the candidate have permission to live and work in Zambia.

For more information

recruitment.zambia@weeffect.org

Misconduct

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