About Nature Nex Ltd Nature Nex Ltd is a pioneering environmental compliance and sustainability solutions company, working with Kenya’s leading maize millers to transition  to sustainable laminate packaging. Through our Green Points Take-Back Scheme, recycling partnerships, and compliance programs with NEMA and KEBS, we are building Kenya’s first large-scale Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for flexible packaging. We are seeking a Sustainability & EPR Program Manager to lead this flagship initiative. Role Position · Title: Sustainability & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Manager · Reports to: Director, Nature Nex Ltd · Location: Nairobi, with nationwide scope (travel required) · Contract: Full-time, permanent Role Description This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of Nature Nex’s EPR/Green Points project. The Program Manager will: · Oversee compliance and approvals with NEMA and KEBS. · Establish and manage Nature Nex as Kenya’s official Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). · Develop and implement the Green Points Take-Back Scheme across millers, retailers, and consumers. · Build partnerships with licensed recyclers, collection partners, packaging auditors, and government agencies. · Run awareness and education campaigns for millers, consumers, and other stakeholders. · Manage data reporting: material input/output tracking, government EPR fee reporting, and miller fee billing. Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting o Lead NEMA and KEBS certification processes. o Prepare and submit statutory compliance reports (waste volumes, recycling rates, EPR fees). 2. Green Points Program Management o Roll out the “Collect • Return • Earn” scheme (Kusanya • Rudisha • Lipwa). o Oversee setup of collection points in key cities. o Integrate Green Points into eCitizen platform. 3. Stakeholder Engagement o Partner with millers, retailers, recyclers, county governments, and auditors. o Conduct education/awareness campaigns for millers and consumers. 4. Operations & Data Management o Track laminate material volumes (input/output). o Manage PRO financial flows (collection, recycling, government fee remittance). 5. Team & Reporting o Supervise project teams, consultants, and service providers. o Report monthly progress and KPIs directly to the Director. Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or related field. · Postgraduate qualification in Sustainability, EPR, or Environmental Compliance preferred. · Minimum 7+ years of experience in waste management, sustainability, packaging, or compliance. · Strong knowledge of Kenya’s NEMA/KEBS regulations and familiarity with global EPR frameworks. · Proven experience in stakeholder management (government, private sector, NGOs). · Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) an added advantage. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Compliance: o Successful registration of Nature Nex Ltd as an official PRO within 12 months. o 100% compliance with NEMA and KEBS reporting requirements. 2. Green Points Rollout: o Launch of at least 3 city collection schemes in Year 1. o Onboarding of 70% of major maize millers into the scheme by end of Year 2. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: o Signed MOUs with at least 3 licensed recyclers and 5 county governments in Year 1. o Execution of 4+ public awareness campaigns annually. 4. Operational Impact: o Accurate reporting of monthly input/output material flows (100 tons/month baseline). o Collection and recycling of at least 50% of laminate packaging placed on market in Year 2. 5. Financial Accountability: o Timely invoicing and collection of miller fees. o Transparent reporting and remittance of government EPR fees. Why Join Us? · Be at the forefront of sustainable packaging transformation in Kenya. · Work directly with millers, government, and global partners on a project with national impact. · Lead a first-of-its-kind program shaping Kenya’s packaging and recycling future. �� Application ProcessInterested candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to:careers@naturenex.co.keDeadline: 30th October 2025