Circular Economy and Waste Management Analyst (Part-time 50%)
Quick answer
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme is hiring a part-time (50%) Circular Economy and Waste Management Analyst in Erdenet, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to provide technical leadership for environmentally sound waste management and circular economy systems, with a focus on establishing initiatives, developing infrastructure, and driving behavior change in urban areas.
- Role
- Circular Economy and Waste Management Analyst (Part-time 50%)
- Organization
- UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location
- Erdenet, Ulaanbaatar, National
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Circular Economy and Waste Management Analyst will provide technical leadership for a project focused on environmentally sound waste management and circular economy systems in Mongolia. This part-time position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to establish circular economy initiatives, develop waste infrastructure, and drive behavior change in urban areas. The analyst will also support procurement, knowledge sharing, and project reporting to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role is crucial for promoting sustainable urban development and enhancing institutional capacities in targeted cities.
What you'll do
- Establish circular economy coordination and strategy
- Develop waste and circular-economy infrastructure and investments
- Drive behavior change, inclusion, and green jobs
- Support procurement, coordination, knowledge, and reporting
- Contribute to project reporting, knowledge products, and capacity-building activities
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, waste management, circular economy, industrial ecology, or a related field
- Experience in waste management, circular economy, recycling/material recovery, or environmental management
- Fluency in English and Mongolian
- Experience in public awareness and behavior change campaigns
- Substantive expertise in hazardous and solid waste management
- Proficiency in office software and web-based management systems
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Erdenet, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, waste management, circular economy, or a related field, and at least two years of relevant professional experience in waste management or circular economy.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 29, 2026, and can be directed to the UNDP - United Nations Development Programme.
Is the job remote?
The job is part-time (50%) and the specific work schedule is not detailed, but it is a national position in Mongolia.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP - United Nations Development Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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