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 3: SWM&C  expert with international experience (EU and LATAM). 

Qualifications and skills 

A postgraduate or master's degree in environmental engineering, sustainable management or other field related to solid waste management and circularity.Knowledge of urban challenges, particularly of environmental, social, and economic conditions in rapidly urbanising cities.Knowledge of organisational and managerial aspects of SWM&C requirements, including SWM&C legislation and the implementation of urban waste policies.Excellent command of spoken and written Spanish and English.
 

Professional Experience 

Minimum of 7 years' experience in the technical, financial, and legal aspects of urban Solid Waste Management and circularity in Europe and Latin America.Experience in conducting similar analysis and studies in SWM&C, including SWM&C systems and projects.Experience in Europe and Latin America is required. Experience in Mexico is an advantage.Experience with EU Delegations and EU projects is an advantage.
 

Duration:  44 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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