Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
About the Role
The Circulate Initiative is seeking a Research Manager to lead research on financial strategies for plastic circularity. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the plastic waste sector and deep expertise of the financial mechanisms and de-risking solutions required to scale recycling and circular solutions in emerging markets. We are looking for a self-driven, systems-oriented thinker who is adept at managing both complex projects and diverse stakeholders. This is a full-time contractor role reporting to the Director of Programs and Research, offering the opportunity to collaborate with global colleagues and partners.
Key Responsibilities
‣ Lead research on financial mechanisms and strategies to advance plastics circularity. This includes analyzing the institutional, regulatory, and market conditions required to de-risk investments, as well as identifying the fiscal levers and policy reforms necessary to unlock private capital and reduce transaction costs for circular economy solutions.
‣ Manage the full lifecycle of research projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables remain within scope and meet strategic goals. This includes designing and facilitating high-level stakeholder engagements such as workshops and meetings. Additionally, you will work hand-in-hand with local partner organizations to ensure effective project delivery.
‣ Direct the development of clear, detailed, and high-quality recommendations. Subsequently, manage the research and communications teams in the creation and finalization of reports, presentations, and other necessary materials.
‣ Communicate about and present our work physically and virtually, participate in international events and conferences.
‣ Support team development by mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to an environment of learning and growth. Additionally, provide support for proposal writing and fundraising efforts.
