The *“Alliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities” *programme is
looking for individual experts or a firm/team to help develop a waste
analysis and characterization study (WACS) of the municipal solid wastes
and plastic wastes in Jambi City, Indonesia.
*SCOPE OF WORK*
The consultant shall assist ICLEI in the conduct of waste analysis and
characterization study (WACS) of the municipal solid wastes and plastic
wastes in Jambi City, Indonesia. The following activities shall be
undertaken:
*A. Preparation and training*
· Assist the ICLEI Project Officer with a consultation to the Jambi
City Coordinator (Environment Agency) to finalize:
o the identified distribution of sampling locations;
o the proposed sampling schedule;
o the identified survey tools and materials, as well as other necessary
resources needed;
o administration procedure of laboratory analysis with the selected
laboratory; and
o the draft questionnaire survey.
o *Kindly see Annex A in the Terms of Reference hyperlinked at the end of
the posting for details.*
· Participate in WACS methodology training and orientation together
with the Jambi City Coordinator that will be delivered by ICLEI Project
Officer.
*B. Conduct of on-ground WACS of municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes*
· Carry out interviews by using questionnaire surveys with key
actors from each identified distribution of sampling locations.
· Quantify and characterize wastes from each identified distribution
by type that are in line with the WACS methodology within 7 days in a row
for each sampling location.
· Collect and send waste samples to be forwarded to the selected
laboratory for chemical analysis.
· Secure results of laboratory analysis.
*C. Data processing and analysis*
· Consolidate and conduct post-processing of data
· Submit report containing results and analysis
*DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME*
Kindly see the Terms of Reference hyperlinked at the end of the posting for
the deliverables and indicative delivery timeframe.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
· At least a bachelor’s degree in environmental
science/management/technique, urban and regional planning, or other
relevant degrees. A Master’s degree or further studies on the environment,
waste management, urban planning, or sustainable development would be an
advantage.
· A minimum of 1 year of work experience or research related to
waste management. Preferably, prior experience in the conduct of waste
analysis and characterization (WACS).
· Familiar with quartering and coning methods in the conduct of WACS
would be an advantage.
· Experience in working with local governments would be an
advantage.
· Excellent field research, report writing, and data management
skills.
· Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communication
skills in English.
· Active user of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
and virtual conference meeting applications (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams,
Google Meets).
· High level of initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness with a
drive for efficiency and results.
· A resident of or place of business in Jambi City is preferred.
*APPLICATIONS*
Interested applicants are requested to apply on or before *3* *October
2021 at 5:00 PM*; Jakarta time (Western Indonesian Time) by sending the
following documents in English with the email subject “*WACS Consultant*”
to *Ms. Rika Lumban Gaol* via email address *rika.lumbangaol@xxxxxxxxx*
<rika.lumbangaol@xxxxxxxxx> and copy *iclei-indonesia@xxxxxxxxx*
<iclei-indonesia@xxxxxxxxx>:
· Expression of interest and confirmation of availability for the
consultancy’s duration. The letter should be addressed to Country Manager
of ICLEI Indonesia Office; and
· Latest CV and outlining relevant previous work engagements in
relation to this consultancy. Previous work engagement must be supported
with a proof, e.g. project agreement, certificate of completion, website or
news article, or project report; and
· Proposed personnel team.
For the complete details, please refer to the *Terms of Reference here*
<https://icleiseas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ToR_WACS-Consultant_Jambi-City-Indonesia.pdf>.
For any queries, please contact ICLEI via the email address above.
*Yayasan ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Indonesia*
Jl. Karbela Selatan no. 46
Kuningan, Kel. Karet, Kec. Setiabudi
Jakarta Selatan - 12920
INDONESIA
Telp. +6221 2598 1322
*ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability* is the leading global
network of 1,750+ cities, towns and regions committed to building a
sustainable future. Through our collective efforts, we impact more than 25
percent of the global urban population.
