Technological Routes for Waste Recovery Consultant

Result of Service
- The Technological Routes for Waste Recovery Consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.
- Work Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Expected duration
- Four (4) months**Responsibilities**:

- Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean - ROLAC - is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. As part of a partnership with the Municipality of São Paulo, the “Enhancing inclusivity and sustainability in the city of São Paulo” project includes the revision of the Municipal Solid Waste Plan and the elaboration of the Municipal Sanitation Plan. In order to properly implement this project, a Technological Routes for Waste Recovery Consultant is required to study technological routes that guarantee the most appropriate destination flow for urban solid waste collected in the city of São Paulo. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Technological Routes for Waste Recovery Consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Consultant will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Evaluate the feasibility and applicability of collecting urban solid waste in three (3) fractions - dry recyclable waste, organic waste and rejects. b) Consolidate information delivered from UN regarding the consumer market for secondary resources from waste treatment (organic compost, recyclable materials, RDF, energy, etc.). c) Include technical considerations on the reduction of atmospheric emissions within the scope of the technological route evaluated. d) Develop the technological route study, based on the items described above and on technical, environmental and economic feasibility. The Consultant should support the development of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan for São Paulo, particularly in stages 3 and 4 (study of solutions and action plan and targets). The Consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The Consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Consultant shall assist the implementation of the project, according to the stated responsibilities and the delivery of the following products: Product 1 - Work Plan Description: a report that presents the Work Plan regarding the object, steps and products of the consultancy, whose main purpose is to gather information on study technological routes that guarantee the most appropriate destination flow for urban solid waste collected in the city of São Paulo that will form part of the preparation of the new Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (PGIRS). The Work Plan must contain: (i) Detailed scope of deliverable products, focusing on the stages and related activities. (ii) Details of the information and data required to develop the work. (iii) Schedule of activities and delivery dates. Expected delivery date: 15 days after signing the contract. Product 2 - Assessment of municipal collection of urban solid waste and consolidation of information on the consumer market for secondary resources. Description: the product involves the evaluation of the feasibility and applicability of collecting urban