Consultant for Waste Recycling Business Development

About the role

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) seeks a consultant to help rural communities in Togo develop sustainable agricultural waste‑recycling businesses. The consultant will work with beneficiaries in eight villages to transform maize and palm‑oil residues into value‑added products such as energy fuel, construction materials, organic fertilizers and other circular‑economy solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with community groups and raise awareness of waste‑recycling opportunities.
• Conduct needs assessments and identify viable by‑products for conversion.
• Develop business models, market analyses and financial plans for waste‑collection and processing enterprises.
• Support the design and implementation of collection, processing and recycling systems.
• Provide training and capacity‑building for local entrepreneurs, especially youth and women.
• Monitor progress, prepare deliverables and report on outcomes.

Required profile

• Business development professional with experience in agricultural waste recycling and circular‑economy projects.
• Proven ability to work with rural communities and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in designing and launching income‑generating enterprises in low‑resource settings.

Required skills

• Agricultural waste recycling knowledge.
• Circular‑economy solution development.
• Business model and market analysis expertise.
• Stakeholder engagement and community outreach.