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Waste management and circular economy jobs

Recycling and materials recovery is one of the fastest-growing green employers in Nigeria — from aggregation and logistics to plastics processing and composting.

6 live opportunities in this sector

Typical roles

  • • Recycling Coordinator
  • • Waste Audit Officer
  • • Aggregator
  • • Compost Operator

Skills that get you hired

  • • Waste characterisation
  • • Route logistics
  • • Materials sorting
  • • Community mobilisation
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Call for Applications: GEAF Ambassador Programme 2027

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Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The GEAF Ambassador Programme supports individuals who are passionate about solving environmental and climate challenges through community-based action. Selected ambassadors receive training, project support, implementation guidance, grants, and access to a global network of sustainability leaders. The six-month programme focuses on waste reduction, pollution prevention, marine and water protection, environmental education, climate-smart agriculture,... [Read More] The post Call for Applications: GEAF Ambassador Programme 2027 first appeared on fundsforNGOs.

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Milken-Motsepe Prize Launches $2 Million Circular Economy Competition for African Businesses

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The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have opened applications for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy, inviting innovative companies across Africa to compete for US$2 million in prize funding. The competition seeks scalable, technology-driven businesses that are transforming waste into value while strengthening circular economy practices across the continent. The winning company will receive …

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Open Grants 2026 for Enabling Sustainable Water Reuse in California United States of America (USA)

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Open Grants 2026 for Enabling Sustainable Water Reuse in California United States of America (USA), The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new research funding opportunity seeking proposals to explore innovative approaches for improving municipal wastewater reuse in California. Through this initiative, eligible U.S.-based […]

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CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity for Agritech Startups and Entrepreneurs to Scale Circular Economy Solutions in Ghana

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The CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026 is officially accepting applications from innovative startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs developing transformative agritech and circular economy solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and food-secure Ghana. Officially launched during the Ghana–Italy Circular Economy Dialogue, this prestigious innovation challenge is designed to identify and support promising early-stage businesses that […] The post CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity for Agritech Startups and Entrepreneurs to Scale Circular Economy Solutions in Ghana appeared first on Opportunities for Youth.

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CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026 (Fully-funded)

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Deadline: August 8, 2026 Applications are open for the CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026. The CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge is designed to support novel technologies that strengthen the circular economy, enhance food security, and build long-term resilience within Ghana’s agricultural sector. They empower entrepreneurs to test, scale-up, and grow their early-stage innovations into market-ready solutions providing tailored business mentorship, market access, product validation, and [...]

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Applications Open for the Fully Funded BUCABUMA Programme 2026: Advancing Capacity in Circular Natural Building Materials

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Professionals, researchers, students, and innovators interested in sustainable construction and the circular economy now have an opportunity to participate in the BUCABUMA Programme. The initiative, known as Building Capacity in Circular Natural Building Materials, has officially opened applications for eligible candidates seeking to contribute to more sustainable and environmentally responsible building practices. Designed as a …

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