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Dow Thailand has an opportunity for a Circular Economy and Sustainability Assistant Manager, based in Bangkok. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced circular economy and sustainability professional to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. The successful candidate will be a positive, innovative problem solver who can build trust with internal and external partners and drive impactful Dow’s circular economy and sustainability project development and execution, including plastics circularity and climate change initiatives.

 

You are expected to be a strategic thinker who can develop strategy & implementation plans and execute projects with meticulous attention to detail, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. This role requires strong accountability and ownership of assigned projects, proactive coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to provide constructive recommendations to the team.

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to independently develop and implement circular economy and sustainability projects under the direction of the supervisor, and to influence others to ensure effective implementation and achievement of project objectives.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the development and successful execution of circular economy and sustainability projects aligned with global, regional, and local strategies particularly in plastics circularity, closing the loop, and climate protection.
• Engage and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to build alignment, secure support, and enable successful project set-up and execution.
• Provide problem-solving counsel and solutions to the business in support of local and corporate sustainability programs.
• Track project progress and ensure timely delivery and expected results.
• Represent Dow on sustainability platforms, forums, networks, and associations, and build strong relationships with other businesses, relevant government agencies, and NGOs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainability project design and implementation
• Develop high-impact communications and circular economy & sustainability reports with departmental contacts, ensuring messages align with the Company’s sustainability ambitions and strategies and are tailored to different audiences
• Work with vendors and agency partners to support circular economy and sustainability projects
• Support ad hoc Thailand communications and other projects as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, social science, or a related field, with strong technical knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global and national sustainability issues, climate change, circular economy, trends and developments in sustainable plastics industries, and global/international environmental policies
• 5-7 years of direct experience in circular economy, sustainability, or related fields, with strong network connections across relevant sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver impactful communications that drive audience buy-in and engagement.
• Excellent English communication skills (TOEIC > 800 preferred).
• Experience writing for large audiences, including feature writing and copy editing, and working effectively in a matrix organization
• Strong passion and enthusiasm for sustainability and environmental causes.
• Flexibility to travel as needed

Preferred skills:

• Learning Agility: Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge of Dow’s businesses, products, services, and internal work processes
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Works effectively within teams, across functions, and with external partners to achieve shared objectives and deliver results.
• Self‑Leadership & Results Orientation: Exhibits strong self‑motivation and accountability, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver outcomes aligned with goals
• Creative Problem‑Solving: Applies creative thinking to initiate new projects, enhance existing activities, and continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Strategic Professional Maturity: Communicates confidently and professionally, with the ability to partner with business leaders on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Strategic Communication & Organization: Demonstrates innovative thinking, strong organization, and initiative in driving clear, consistent strategic messages to key internal and external audiences.

 

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