Training expert Large Infrastructure Investments: Solid Waste Mangement Webinar Series

Expertise required

The expert(s) must meet the following requirements to deliver the items described in this ToR:  

Qualifications and skills  

• A graduate or postgraduate degree or master's degree in environmental engineering, environmental planning, sustainable management or other fields related to solid waste management.  

• Knowledge of the SWM Value Chain: prevention and reuse, collection and transfer, material and energy recovery, and final disposal. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, in both spoken and written English.  Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage participants in interactive and impactful learning experiences.  

• Proven expertise in training design, development, and delivery in Solid Waste Management training, webinars, guidelines, cases studies, videos, and other formats. Familiarity with different training delivery formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid).   

Professional Experience  

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the Solid Waste Management Sector. 

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in structuring and implementing SWM infrastructure projects in developing countries. 

• Experience in material recovery, in particular in organic waste management and composting, and recoverable materials management, treatment and recycling. Experience in waste mining is a plus. 

• Knowledge of SWM business models and financing; including the roles or the public sector, and the private sector, large, SMEs and informal sector. 

• Experience in the development and implementation of urban waste projects in developing countries. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus. 

• Experience in participating in dialogue with public and private sector stakeholders. Experience in working with EU institutions will be considered an asset.