Title: Individual Consultant for Technical support for RU Enterprise Development
Department/Unit: GCRU
Reports to: Portfolio Manager
Thematic Assurance: Economic Advisor
Coordination with: Pokhara Metropolitan City
Implementation area/duty station: Pokhara, Nepal
Duration of Assignment: 3 years commence from 1 October 2024 -30 September 2027 
Full-time office-based (needs justification from the Requesting Unit): NA

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The “Green Job Creation through Recycling and Upcycling in Pokhara Metropolitan City (GCRU) project” is designed to promote green economy by establishing recycling/upcycling enterprises based on the model of the circular economy against the ongoing 'throw away' approach, thereby increasing green jobs and reducing the pollution and environmental impact of the solid waste. Similarly, a cleaner city will have a big positive impact primarily on tourism business in Pokhara. This objective will be achieved through three interlinked areas of interventions: 1) policy and coordination, 2) promotion of Recycling and Upcycling (RU) enterprises, and 3) empowering communities for increased awareness and community level RU initiatives. This project is funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), implemented by UNDP, in close cooperation with the Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC).

The project aims to become a model example of a successful public-private partnership, which would encourage the rest of the province and other municipalities to follow the Green Economy approach. Waste management, environmental protection and jobs creation are emerging challenges of Nepal’s urbanization. The project will also offer a sustainable solution to address these challenges and contribute to operationalize federalism by strengthening the capacity of the local government in line with the spirit of the constitution. This project directly contributes to SDGs Goal 1, SDGs 8, SDGs goal 11.6 - Proportion of urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge out of total urban solid waste generated, by cities and Goal 12.5 - By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. The project will also contribute to achieve waste related targets of Nepal’s second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Targets that are directly relevant are 1) by 2030, create an enabling environment for both public and private sector to treat industrial and municipal waste, including faecal sludge, 2) By 2030, adopt and implement waste segregation, recycling and waste-to-energy programs in at least 100 municipalities, 3) By 2030, the burning of healthcare waste in 1,400 healthcare facilities will be prohibited by proper management of healthcare waste through the application of non-burn technologies, 4) Promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) approach to waste management, along with source segregation and management of degradable and non-degradable waste, 5) Focus on co-production of energy and organic fertilizer from solid waste, wastewater and fafecal sludge.

Enabling policy environment for incentivize existing and potential RUs will also encourage communities and the public to proactively contribute to minimize the burden of waste management by segregating at source and increased source recovery. Learning and educational platforms like Green Venture Zone (GVZ) would respond to the learning needs and innovation for RUs required to complement opportunities created by an enabling policy environment. Community level RU groups created as a result of sustained public awareness and skill development would perfectly complement with the Green Venture Zone. These groups could be the direct beneficiaries of the GVZ incubation and educational programmes, and a foundation to supply necessary raw materials (refined and cleaned materials) for the RUs promoted by GVZ.

For sustainable solid waste management in Pokhara Metropolitan City, GCRU aims to strengthen the legal framework on solid waste management and establish a strong coordination mechanism between Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) and different relevant stakeholders. It also envisions strengthening the capacity of PMC Officials and elected bodies along with communities for sustainable solid waste management. Creation of RU enterprises and providing technical support for marketing and sustainability of RU enterprises is a must during the project implementation. The construction of the Green Venture Zone along with the establishment of a management and operation plan/system is one of the major outputs of GCRU. Hence, technical expertise and input are required during project implementation.

UNDP is seeking an expert with deep knowledge and field experience in solid waste management laws drafting, waste management and green job creation through recycling and upcycling, capacity building on green job creation, facilitating designing the circularity concept in project deliverables, and developing business models to promote the private sectors on municipal waste management interventions. The expert is expected to provide technical support to the project team for an extended period on an as-needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Describe the required degree of expertise and qualifications, including specialized knowledge, language needs, experience, selection criteria, qualifications, and performance or other standards the service provider/contractor must fulfill.

Academic qualification: Master’s degree in SWM, Environment management, project management, development studies or other relevant subjects.

Experience: 

• At least 10 years of proven experience in technical or/and applied research in the Solid Waste Management, Environment management, social survey.
• Proven experience in Training, research, analysis and reporting, and the interpretation of findings as required.
• Familiarity with municipality planning, implementation of SWM programmes and aiming to promote RU enterprises and create green job for local,
• Working experience with UN agencies and/or government Institutions including municipality will add value.
• Knowledge of GESI policy/strategy, code of conduct or policy on the prevention of harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation is desirable.

Language Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects.
• Builds strong relationships with all partners, focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude;

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