Project: Urban Development Technical Facility (UDTF):

This large Brussels-based technical assistance is the first-ever EU Urban Development Technical Facility that focuses on supporting partner countries in their urban development challenges. It delivers technical assistance and policy advice to improve the quality and impact of the EU’s interventions in urban development at all levels—local, regional and global—with a focus on Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Assignment Title: Support to the development of Tula’s Circular Economy Eco-Park.

Activity Area O1: Dialogue, identification formulation and delivery of EU urban development related actions.

Sub-Activity 

A.1.2. On demand support to implementation of projects/programmes on sustainable cities in partner countries.A.1.5. Provision of guidance for the integration of urban development aspects in other relevant interventions (e.g. climate change, social inclusion, etc.) to Delegations and partnersA.1.6. Support policy dialogue with partner countries for the advancement of their sustainable urban development agenda.A.2.1. Extracting knowledge from different sources and summarising for fruition by policy makers- knowledge capitalisation and generation.
 

Scope of work

The assignment is divided into the three activities described below, which will be carried out according to the timeline outlined in Section 4 of this ToR.

A.    SWM&C system diagnostic and recommendations to strengthen key recovery value chains.B.    Facilitating SWM&C International Experiences from Europe and Latin America.C.    Recommendations for Private Sector Engagement and business models
 

Deliverables

The experts will develop the following deliverables, including the content of the previous tasks:

Deliverable 1. Diagnostic of SWM&C existing ecosystemDeliverable 2. International Benchmarking with EU and LATAM experiences Deliverable 3. Private sector engagement report

 

DAI is looking to recruit: SNKE 1. Team Leader and specialist in structuring complex SWM&C projects including Eco-Parks

Qualifications and skills 

Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Urban Development, Public Policy, or a closely related field.Proven leadership and coordination skills in multidisciplinary teams, especially in international cooperation contexts.In-depth knowledge of eco-industrial parks, waste valorisation infrastructure, and urban-industrial synergies aligned with circular economy principles.Excellent understanding of policy frameworks, governance models, and institutional arrangements for the development of integrated SWM&C and circular economy infrastructure.Excellent command of spoken and written English and Spanish.
 

Professional Experience 

At least 10 years of professional experience in Solid Waste Management (SWM) and Circular Economy (CE), including technical, legal, financial, and institutional aspects.Demonstrated experience in planning, structuring, and operationalising eco-parks or waste valorisation clusters in urban or peri-urban settings.Hands-on experience leading feasibility studies, public-private partnership (PPP) structuring, or investment planning for circular economy infrastructure.Proven record of work in Europe and Latin America.Specific experience in Mexico or similar rapidly urbanising economies is an advantage.Experience working with EU Delegations, EU-funded projects, or other international development cooperation frameworks is a strong asset.Experience liaising with local governments, utilities, and private operators in the context of circular economy and infrastructure projects.

 

Duration:  56 working days
Place of performance: Home based / Field missions to Tula and neighbouring municipalities, and CDMX area.
Start/ end date: 15/10/2025 - 31/03/2026
 

If you are interested kindly submit a CV in English, indicating field (s) of expertise and experience ASAP, but not later than 3rd of October 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!

 

 

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