Qualifications and skills:
1. Advanced university degree (Master's level or equivalent) in a relevant field such as sustainable development, environmental management, business administration, economics or equivalent;
2. Excellent communication, facilitation and knowledge transfer skills;
3. Strong analytical and reporting skills;
4. Full professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset, particularly for interventions in Angola and Mozambique.

General professional experience:
1. At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of circular economy, sustainable business models or related areas;
2. Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programs or capacity building initiatives for professionals, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in "training the trainers" methodologies;
3. Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in East and Southern Africa.

Specific professional experience:
1. Proven experience in circular economy business model analysis, including the ability to identify and assess circular economy opportunities across different sectors and value chains;
2. Experience in supporting or advising ESOs, incubators, accelerators or business development service providers in integrating sustainability or circular economy dimensions into their programs;
3. Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing circular economy start-ups and MSMEs in the East and Southern Africa context.