ICT Expert

North South Consultants Exchange is searching for:  ICT expert in Egypt  for “Technical assistance for the implementation of the SWITCH to Circular Economy Value Chains” project with at least 10 years of experience.

 

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

 

To apply, please send your CV to busdev@nsce-inter.com  and recruitment@nsce-inter.com  by May 7^th with the following email subject line: ICT Expert

 

Note. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

 

OVERVIEW

SECTOR/ Key Words:

Circular Economy - ICT - Agri-food - Textiles - Construction - Hospitality - Case Studies - Training Modules - Bankable Projects - Technical Support - Knowledge Transfer - SMEs - Value Chains - Circular Economy Practices - Financial Structuring - Reduce - Recycle -Repair- Resource Efficiency

 

Project Overview

 The SWITCH to Circular Economy Value Chains (SWITCH2CE) programme aims to support SME (micro, small and medium-sized enterprise) suppliers in developing countries, integrated into the value chains of major European manufacturers and buyers, in order to jointly identify, adopt and master circular economy practices.

 

The transition to a circular economy is essential for generating economic, environmental and social benefits, thereby contributing significantly to poverty reduction. SWITCH supports and facilitates the implementation of effective and replicable pilot projects, involving all relevant stakeholders within targeted value chains, and enabling companies to achieve their circularity objectives.  In this context, the European Investment Bank (EIB), with the support of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS), aims to strengthen the integration of the circular economy into banking financing practices.

 

Overall Objectives

The main objective of this mission is to provide strategic and technical support in three areas:

1.Development of case studies illustrating circular economic models;

2.Support for the finalisation of training modules incorporating these case studies;

3.Joint development of a pipeline of bankable projects in the circular economy.

A fourth cross-cutting component is dedicated to knowledge transfer to the NSCE consultancy.

 

Description of Activities

 Component 1 – Provision of sector-specific case studies on the circular economy , develop a series of case studies covering the ICT sector.  

Each case study must:

▪ Illustrate “R” strategies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, etc.);

▪ Demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of circular projects;

▪ Identify suppliers of technical solutions (equipment, services, technologies);

▪ Quantify savings in terms of: raw materials, water consumption, waste generation and management

▪ Outline other benefits: reduction in pollution, GHG emissions, etc.;

▪ Estimate the payback period;

▪ Identify gains in competitiveness, including in exports.

The case studies will be used to enhance the training modules developed by FS prior to their roll-out :

▪ The service provider will carry out a critical review of the training content;

▪ Suggestions for adjustments or improvements will be made (content, structure, teaching methods).

Component 2 – Joint development of a pipeline of bankable projects

In close collaboration with the THE PARTNER BANK teams:

▪ Identification of potential projects aligned with the principles of the circular economy;

▪ Technical and financial structuring of projects to make them “bankable”;

▪ Assessment of the potential for circular financing within the bank’s current portfolio;

The aim is not immediate financing but raising awareness, structuring and highlighting concrete opportunities.

 

Component 3 – Knowledge transfer to NSCE

The service provider must ensure a transfer of knowledge, in the form of:

▪ Technical discussions on the identified projects;

▪ Collaborative workshops;

▪ Provision of methodological tools.

 

Expected deliverables

1.                   Revised training modules with case studies.

2.                   Fact sheet for each of the 10 projects in the pipeline (summary, key data, funding potential).

3.                   Skills transfer concept + activity reports (sessions, materials used, feedback).

Expert Minimum Requirements and Experience

·       Experience in designing and proposing ICT solutions supporting circular economy practices.

·       Experience in identifying relevant technologies (IoT, data analytics, ERP systems, digital platforms).

·       Experience in technical and economic analysis of projects (e.g., investment estimates, ROI, competitiveness)

·       Ability to contribute to the development of bankable projects

·       Experience in preparing case studies and technical documentation

·       Capacity to provide reliable technical input for case studies

·       Participation in knowledge transfer and technical sessions

·       Experience in circular economy or sustainability-related projects

Key Skills

• Experience working with international organizations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English written and verbal skills.
• Efficient partner- and client-oriented working methods