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 Process Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to: careers@naturenex.co.ke Deadline: 30th October 2025