Overview

Employer: The German Development Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, (GIZ) GmbH; Projects: “BioWaste Caribbean” and “Circular Economy Caribbean”.

Place & Modality: Local Position, Full time; based in Jamaica, with regular travel beyond the region and occasional international missions.

Duration: June 2026 until June 2027, with possibility for extension.

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement project activities in Jamaica, as well as support the implementation in other countries related to the project (Grenada, Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Advise national institutions on the development of regulatory frameworks for circular economy and the productive use of organic waste and sargassum.
  • Support the design and implementation of public-private partnerships and demonstration projects in Jamaica and other participating countries.
  • Assist municipal waste management companies and private sector actors in developing and implementing technological solutions for circular economy and the environmentally sound and productive use of organic waste and sargassum.
  • Provide capacity-building support to CARICOM and other relevant stakeholders on the sustainable and productive use of biowaste and sargassum.
  • Coordinate project activities with other donors and partners, such as UNEP, Expertise France, the World Bank, and EU Delegations active in the circular economy sector.
  • Facilitate dialogue and partnerships among relevant stakeholders.
  • Foster regional exchange and cooperation among stakeholders across the Caribbean.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement workshops, training sessions, and delegation visits.
  • Contribute to knowledge management, project monitoring, and gender- sensitive project planning.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on tasks beyond the defined scope of responsibilities.

Profile requirements
(I) Qualifications

  • University degree in Environmental Studies, Energy, Natural Resource Management, Project Management or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in environmental management, with a strong focus on circular economy, sargassum-related work, and/or the energy sector.
  • Candidate must be a Citizen of Jamaica or hold a valid work permit for this country.

Professional Experience & Technical Knowledge

  • In-depth knowledge of Caribbean waste, sargassum, and energy sectors.
  • Proven professional experience in Jamaica, particularly in environmental, waste, or energy management.
  • Experience working with or within CARICOM, OECS, the European Union, or other relevant regional or national institutions (public or private), as well as international development cooperation organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide policy guidance, support capacity development, and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder processes.

Skills & Competences
Profile requirements (II)

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in common ICT tools and applications.
  • Willingness to engage in continuous learning and upskilling as required by project needs.
  • Availability for regular travel within and beyond the region.
  • Working knowledge of German, Spanish, or French will be considered an advantage.
  • Demonstrated gender competence and understanding of gender-sensitive project planning.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the Eastern Caribbean region.
  • Willingness to travel outside the region occasionally.

Application Information
Documentation

  • CV (max. 2 pages), Motivation letter & two (2) reference letters.
  • All in PDF & in English, max size 4MB

How to apply Applications are received only via e-mail by 25.05.2026 to the following address:

HRCaribbean@giz.de Reference “Senior Advisor Jamaica”

  • Incomplete credentials will be discarded,
  • Please include the Reference Subject of the e-mail
  • Due to the high volume of applications received, we will be in contact with the applicants who fulfill the requirement and the required documentation.
  • Data Privacy Statement based on Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applied during this process.

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