Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) Advisor

Core responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership on the lead acid battery industry, including formal and informal ULAB recycling
• Research LAB supply chain dynamics worldwide and in targeted geographies, including cross-border transportation
• Work with country teams to complete mass balance studies for Pure Earth geographies
• Evaluate ULAB recycling facilities, their environmental safeguards, and regulatory adherence
• Research alternative livelihoods for ULAB informal workers
• Develop policy and programmatic implementation playbooks for ULAB recycling in LMICs
• Produce policy briefs based on latest research and programmatic findings
• Collaborate on research studies and programmatic activities to inform policy formulation
• Network with LAB manufacturers, ULAB recyclers, trade associations, governments, NGOs, and academia
• Coordinate with partner organizations working on ULAB-related issues
• Represent Pure Earth at specific events or meetings

This role addresses toxic pollution from lead acid batteries, protecting vulnerable children and communities in low- and middle-income countries from lead exposure while developing sustainable systems for lasting change.

Required qualifications:

• MPhil, MSc or 5+ years of relevant experience in Environmental Policy, Environmental Health, Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Law, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience with and deep knowledge of the LAB industry worldwide, including formal and informal ULAB recycling
• Strategic thinker with experience conducting research and developing, communicating, and implementing policy, preferably related to ULAB recycling
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in low- and middle-income countries (government officials, industry organizations, NGOs, community groups)
• Experience with economic analyses related to the LAB industry; mass balance studies experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, multicultural teams across multiple locations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with fluency in English; multilingual capabilities a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours across time zones
• Must possess valid work authorization for chosen country of residence

Benefits and work environment:

• Full-time position with Monday-Friday schedule (9am-5pm depending on location)
• Location flexible with authorization to work in USA or other eligible countries
• International nonprofit with strong partnerships and credibility
• Equal employment opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations
• No salary information provided

Pure Earth is an international nonprofit addressing toxic pollution and its impacts on human health, specializing in preventing lead and mercury exposure through evidence-based solutions in low- and middle-income countries worldwide.