Waste Specialist – CCAC (Brasilia)

About the role

The Waste Specialist will support the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) SLCP Unit in designing and implementing actions that reduce short‑lived climate pollutants from organic waste and wastewater in Brazil. The role focuses on aligning waste policies with Brazil’s national context and the CCAC Accelerator goals, while delivering co‑benefits such as job creation, social inclusion, and improved air quality.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for the development of SLCP mitigation strategies in the solid waste and wastewater sectors.
• Collaborate with ministries, state and municipal authorities to integrate waste‑management hierarchies into national policies.
• Support the design of financing mechanisms and mobilise domestic resources for scaling mitigation solutions.
• Lead capacity‑building activities, including workshops, roundtables and training sessions for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the CCAC Secretariat to promote Brazil’s leadership in the CCAC Waste Hub and ensure participation in relevant projects and events.
• Identify and pursue synergies with agriculture and energy sectors to enhance waste‑to‑resource pathways.

Required profile

• Proven experience in waste‑sector policy development and implementation, preferably within Brazil.
• Strong understanding of short‑lived climate pollutants and clean‑air approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to engage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and private‑sector partners.
• Experience in designing financing mechanisms for environmental projects.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Brasilia with a hybrid work arrangement.

Required skills