Team Leader | Circular Economy & Green Transition EU-funded Project: Support to “Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin” Action

Location:
Guatemala City, Guatemala. Indicative Start Date: 11 January 2027 Implementation Period: 40 months (indicative end date: 11 May 2030) Position: Team Leader – Cat. I About NTU International A/S NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide. NTU works with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, government institutions and private-sector stakeholders across sustainable development, green transition, circular economy, infrastructure, economic governance and international cooperation. NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project “Support to Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin Action” in Guatemala. The overall objective of this engagement is to contribute to achieving the objectives and expected results of Action ACT-63102 – “Enhancing Circular Economy in the Motagua River Basin”, implemented as a Integral Gateway initiative in Guatemala. In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Team Leader (Cat. I) to provide strategic leadership, overall project management and technical coordination for the assignment. Qualifications and Skills Required
• Degree (completed university studies of at least 4 years) in sustainable finance, economics, international trade, public-private relations, engineering or areas related to the circular economy, or bachelor's degree in the same fields plus 5 years of proven professional experience in the same sectors, in addition to the minimum general and specific experience required. General Professional Experience




• Minimum 12 years of experience in the management of international cooperation programs and projects.
• Proven experience in sectors related to the Green Transition (water and sanitation, waste, energy, biodiversity, among others) and private sector development policy and reform, including professional/commercial/ advisor bodies including business organizations.
• Experience with development banks and investment organisms will be considered an asset. Specific Professional Experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the circular economy sectors, preferably in the framework of: public policies, financiers/risk takers (serving EFSD+), private sector, engineering, development (including public/ private management) and trade.
• The experience must show a diversity and richness of international experiences in different settings and must have been obtained in different countries.
• Experiences in European countries in the sectors above will be considered an advantage.
• Experiences in more than 3 Latin American countries, in the sectors above and not under the same contract, will be considered an advantage. Language Requirements
• Spanish: C2 proficiency – mandatory.
• English: Minimum C1 proficiency – mandatory. Additional information
• The Team Leader shall be responsible for the planning, management and technical execution of the assignment.
• The expert will be in charge of the implementation of the activities for Guatemala, as stipulated in the work plan, approved biannually, and in the corresponding execution of incidental expenses, the actions approved by the EU Delegation in Guatemala and the requests for technical assistance requested.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send to [email protected]. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted due to the large amount of applicants.

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