SWEEP Partnership Lead

The SWEEP Partnership Lead will drive the coordination, growth, and delivery of the SWEEP Partnership in Kenya and, to a limited extent, Ethiopia. This position is hosted by KEPRO but employed by Last Mile Climate. The Lead will serve as the key focal point for building and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, advancing government alignment, and supporting the development of waste management projects under the SWEEP platform in humanitarian contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Coordination
• Project Development & Support
• Strategic Alignment & Advocacy
• Management & Reporting

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Management, Circular Economy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/MSc/MA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including partnership management, project development, or policy engagement in waste management, circular economy, or related fields.
• Proven experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms involving government, private sector, and NGOs.
• Strong understanding of Kenya’s waste management landscape, including EPR frameworks, circular economy initiatives, and policy environment.
• Experience working in humanitarian or last-mile contexts is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of innovative financing mechanisms (plastic credits, carbon credits, etc.) desirable.