Community Mobilisers

Closing Date: 25th May 2026

WASTE Advisers, in collaboration with WASTE Netherlands, is implementing the Financial Inclusion of Improved Livelihoods Out of Plastics (FINILOOP) Project. This initiative seeks to enhance plastic waste value chain systems to boost plastic recovery and recycling, thereby creating green jobs and improving livelihoods. The project engages extensively with schools, communities, industries, and informal waste pickers to promote sustainable plastic waste management and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. To support project implementation, WASTE Advisers is recruiting two Community Mobilisers to bolster community engagement, stakeholder coordination, and the effective execution of project activities.

Position Details

• Position Title: Community Mobiliser


• Number Required: 2


• Project: FINILOOP


• Job Type: Consultancy


• Duration: 7 months


• Reports To: Project Manager


• Duty Station: Lilongwe

Role Overview

The Community Mobilisers will spearhead the planning, coordination, and execution of community engagement and mobilisation efforts for the FINILOOP Project. This role involves cultivating robust relationships with communities, local leaders, schools, waste pickers, businesses, and other stakeholders to encourage participation in plastic waste management and recycling initiatives. The role holder will coordinate awareness campaigns, support behaviour change interventions, and ensure active community involvement in project activities aimed at strengthening plastic waste value chains, enhancing livelihoods, and promoting a circular economy. Additionally, the position requires monitoring field activities, documenting progress and lessons learned, and fostering partnerships to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and implement community mobilisation and engagement activities under the FINILOOP Project.


• Cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships with community leaders, local authorities, educational institutions, industries, waste pickers, and other vital stakeholders.


• Lead public awareness campaigns and behaviour change initiatives focusing on plastic waste separation, recycling, environmental sanitation, and circular economy practices.


• Organise and facilitate community meetings, training workshops, sensitisation events, and stakeholder engagement forums.


• Encourage and support households and businesses in adopting waste separation at the source and improving plastic waste recovery.


• Collaborate with schools to develop and implement circular economy competitions and educational programmes.


• Gather field data, success stories, lessons learned, and community feedback to inform project monitoring and reporting.


• Facilitate training for informal waste pickers operating at dumpsites and in urban areas.


• Prepare activity reports, work plans, and progress updates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related discipline.


• A minimum of 3 years of experience in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, or implementing community-based projects.


• Previous experience working with communities, local authorities, schools, youth groups, or informal sector actors is advantageous.


• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of waste management, recycling, environmental sustainability, or circular economy initiatives is desirable.

Submission Guidelines

To apply, please complete the provided application form by 25th May 2026. Only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted.