Consultant expert in solid waste manage-ment, recycling, and social inclusion

Result of Service

The work will be carried out by the external consultant using its own resources, delivering par-tial progress in the medium term to receive recommendations and feedback. Payment of your fees will be made upon delivery of the partial and final products. * This deliverable must be presented in PDF and Word format.

Work Location

La Paz, Bolivia

Expected duration

3-month contract

Duties and Responsibilities

a.) Information and validation: • The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and having to ob-tain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle. b.) Development: • Engage with different stakeholders at the national and local level to achieve the expected re-sults. • Lead the development of participatiry spaces with solid waste collectors or informal waste pick-ers in selected municipalities. • Conduct policy and literature review to achieve expected results. • Collaboration with the other members of the team for an adequate articulation of the different results and components that make up the project. • Provide high-level technical support when required, both by the counterpart and other members of the technical team. • Elaboration of a synthesis where the results obtained from the developed analyses are conde-scended. • Carry out those activities assigned by the HUB Coordination that correspond directly to the consultant’s profile. • Attend meetings, workshops, and relevant spaces where their participation is required. • Accompaniment in the coordination and consultation with the corresponding entities. • Carry out knowledge transfer processes (workshops and trainings) to the multiple stakeholders involved. c.) Approval: • The consultant will be responsible for supporting compliance with project approval processes, as well as monitoring the development and implementation of programs and projects. • Support the Hub Coordinator in the development of inputs for conceptual notes, project docu-ments, implementation plans and budgets, and in general all the documentation necessary for internal approval of projects, following the provisions of the various manuals of procedures, in-ternal regulations, and regular channels established by the Agency. d.) Implementation: • Attend the technical (virtual) meetings needed to meet the scopes and objectives defined for the consultancy. • Provide information to UN-Habitat regarding affectations that the process of implementing the consultancy may have. • Provide inputs for the systematization of the processes carried out and exchange of prac-tices and successful experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, counterparties and who appoints the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries. • Follow up on technical guidelines determined by the Project Coordinator and Coordinator HUB Andean Countries. • Comply with the schedule of activities according to the guidelines of the HUB Coordinator. • When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties and stakeholders. e.) Knowledge Management: • The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to ensure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the organization. • Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency’s projects. • The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating. • Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office. • Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UN-Habitat Colombia. • Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the National UN-Habitat Office. • The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency’s mandate. • Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects. • Support monitoring of UN-Habitat’s implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities. • Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries. • Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development. f.) Others: • Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. • The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects. • The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity.

Qualifications/special skills

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Waste Management, Sociology, and/or related fields. Postgraduate degree in environmental engineering, waste management, circular economy, sustainable development, and/or related fields or an additional four (4) years of experience relevant to the position would be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum five (5) years of work experience in solid waste management, with specific experience in managing or consulting on municipal solid waste systems, recycling initiatives, or circular economy projects. Moreover, at least 3 years of professional experience working with informal/vulnerable waste collectors, as well as experience in advising national or local actors in the formulation of policies related to waste management, recycling, and social inclusion. In addition, the consultant needs to have experience and expertise engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, local authorities, private sector actors, and community organizations. Previous experience in the United Nations System will be considered an added advantage.

Languages

The language of the consultancy is Spanish and English, other official languages of the United Nations will increase score.

Additional Information

Desirable previous experience working in Bolivia.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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