About rePurpose Global
rePurpose Global is the world's leading Plastic Action Platform, pioneering solutions that enable organizations to take action on their plastic footprints and support waste entrepreneurs to recover plastic from nature.
Through rePurpose Globalβs Impact Projects, we are building waste management systems and infrastructure where theyβre most needed to fight plastic pollution. We are eliminating millions of pounds of plastic waste from nature every year, and do this by working with over 250 conscious brands worldwide, including industry leaders such as Grove Collaborative, Burtβs Bees, Mananalu, AB InBev, Dalberg, Google, and Colgate.
rePurpose Global are not just recovering plastic waste, but has a range of solutions that support brands to take action on their plastic footprints and operate at the cutting edge of plastic action, by driving collaboration and action at a global scale. Together, we can reduce waste, improve lives, and restore nature's balance.
rePurpose Global in Numbers
- Founded in 2015 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and incorporated in 2017 as rePurpose Global Inc. Today we have 3 business entities in the USA, UK and India.
- 60+ person full-time team working globally from Asia, Europe, the US, and Africa.
- 13 operational rePurpose Impact Projects spanning across 5 countries and 3 continents.
- 100+ countries where rePurpose-certified products are retailed worldwide.
- Over 22 million pounds of plastic waste was eliminated from nature in 2022 - that's the equivalent of around 50,000 plastic bags removed by our Impact Projects every single minute.
Role Overview
As a rapidly growing, VC-backed social enterprise, we are seeking an energetic, efficient, enterprising full-time Impact Project Manager in Colombia to help successfully execute Verified Plastic Removal Impact Projects in accordance with rePurpose Global's protocol. You will build rePurpose Global's main product offering of Verified Plastic Removal by developing and managing the project of Sueno Azul, and delivering comprehensive impact on the ground. You will be working closely with Vinay Sharma, our Senior Manager of Impact Projects and coordinating with team members and impact partners to deliver on your objectives.
What We Are Looking For
π Experience in evaluation, implementation and management of Impact Projects (of both environmental & social nature) with focus on the waste management sector.
π Strong background in running successful stakeholder management processes and programs ideally in the environmental and waste management sector.
π Good working knowledge of project management principles, creating and maintaining project and team level KPIs through project management tools.
π Effective communication and problem-solving attitude to resolve operational challenges with all stakeholders.
π Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
π Knowledge or general awareness of safety and environmental compliance systems in terms of implementation will be preferred.
π Growth and innovation mindset to strive towards excellence in dedicated work streams while motivating team members to perform at peak productivity.
π Good sectoral knowledge of the waste management ecosystem with a strong industry network built over the years working in this sector.
π Adapt well to the fast-paced dynamic nature of a startup environment, with specific acumen such as rapid prototyping, resourcefulness, and creative problem solving.
π Distinctly passionate about environmental sustainability and socio-economic impact.