To support the implementation of the “Sustainable Cities – Phase 1” project, Expertise France is looking for a Waste Management Expert.

Based in Tamale, with regular travels in the six northern cities, the Expert works under the supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing and operationalizing the activities of the project component related to waste management in the targeted cities. He/she works closely with other thematic experts (urban planner, water and sanitation etc.) and support functions dedicated to the project: administration and finance, logistics and security officer etc.  

The key responsibilities of the Waste Management Expert include the following:

Coordinate the implementation of the waste management component

·      Plan and implement activities related to waste management, according to the criteria of quality, duration and costs contractually set with the donors and in close collaboration with the project team and other relevant stakeholders. Activities will include :

o   Evaluation needs and baseline studies of waste management systems in the 6 targeted cities

o   Elaboration and implementation of waste management master plans and investment programs,

o   Elaboration of business models for waste management services

o   Capacity building and support access to financing of local waste management operator

·       Participate to consolidate the planning of component activities (contribution to the development of the action plan, monitoring tools, budget, and schedule, etc.);

·       Organize and facilitate consultation/coordination meetings with project implementation partners (experts, public and private stakeholders, associations etc.) involved in waste management activities;

·       Participate in identification, definition of needs, and mobilization of short-term expertise (draft of terms of reference, recruitment, monitoring of missions etc.) and verify the quality of deliverables;

·       Ensure the quality of activities and their technical alignment with expected results, ensuring overall compliance with technical results within the set deadlines;

·       Preparation of specifications for tenders for the implementation of development works and equipment;

·       Evaluation of offers and supervision of contracts for equipment and works;

·       Technical quality monitoring of the construction of infrastructure and the installation of equipment;

·       Responsible for operational and financial reporting of waste management component internally, to the project management team;

·       Facilitate synergy among activities planned in other components.

Cross-cutting activities

·       Participate in the implementation of the methodological framework and analytical tools to monitor and measure results across the project (periodic operational and financial reporting, MEAL)

·       Participate in field data collection and analysis

·       Contribute to the development and consolidation of key project documents and deliverables

·       Contribute to the preparation of interim and final activity reports (narrative and financial) in accordance with deadlines and contractual terms prior to HQ validation

·       Report on the difficulties encountered, the risks identified and/or the context elements (sector, security, policy, etc.) that may have an impact on the successful implementation of the activities, and participate in the identification of mitigation measures

·       Participate in the organisation of project monitoring and steering committees, in close coordination with stakeholders (Ghanaian authorities, EF, EU, etc.)

Participate in the sharing of experiences and dissemination of best practices and contribute to communication activities and program valorisation