Result of Service Although the consultancy will be done on an activity basis, minimum deliverables will be required.: • Conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of formal and informal recycler associations to identify key challenges and opportunities for institutional strengthening and prepare a strategic report with actionable recommendations. • Research, analyze, and propose viable organizational and service delivery models for recycler asso-ciations, drawing from national and international experiences and adapting them to Bolivia’s diverse territorial contexts. • Design the core components of a national strategy to strengthen recycler associations, including pro-posals on organizational development, training needs, financial sustainability, and strategic partner-ships. • Compile and structure the final strategy document for the strengthening of recycler associations, integrating organizational, legal, and financial components in coordination with the broader consult-ant team. • Lead the implementation of pilot initiatives with at least five selected recycler associations, docu-menting the process, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform national strategy scale-up. Work Location La Paz, Bolivia Expected duration 3 Months Duties and Responsibilities BACKGROUND The consulting process described below is part of a project to promote better solid waste management at a national level in Bolivia. This initiative, carried out in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and Water - MMAyA by its Spanish acronym - seeks to generate more efficient processes through vari-ous components to ensure more sustainable processes. The project, in general terms, focuses on five main aspects: • Platform - Solid Waste Management Information System (SIGIR by its Spanish acronym)- : Con-sidering that it is a platform for reporting, control and decision-making at the national level, the tool will be updated to a more accessible version and according to the needs. The process includes the development and programming of the different modules in their online and offline versions, as well as the conceptualization of the different graphic and operational components required. • Inclusion of both formal and informal recyclers and waste collectors in the comprehensive solid waste management system: The project will establish a strategy for their support and incorporation, which includes training processes to improve working conditions in at least five selected recycler associations • Establishment of replicable models for the management and closure of open dumps: This includes a general national characterization of existing facilities based on available information. Additionally, the models must include technical frameworks that allow for their replicability across the territory. • Development of a local solid waste management plan in a municipality with a population of at least 15,000 inhabitants. At this point, support will be provided to a local government for the develop-ment of the plan in accordance with the requirements established by national regulations and the MMAyA, which includes the technical, financial, and legal components for its structuring. • Establishment of a pilot project for the establishment of a suitable facility for solid waste manage-ment in a municipality with at least 15,000 inhabitants. This includes design, structuring, and im-plementation, as well as developing training mechanisms for its maintenance, operation, and man-agement. RESPONSIBILITIES a.) Information and validation: • The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and having to obtain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle. b.) Development: • Provide technical assistant, inputs, and expertise to achieve the project´s goals • Participate in meetings (virtual or in-person) as neccesary to achieve the project´s goals and consultant deliverables. • Collaborate with the project team as required and with relevant territorial stakeholders, includ-ing but not limited to the national and local governments. • Follow the instruction and requirements of the project´s coordinator and the Andean Countries Hub coordinator. • Deliver documents, products, and activities as required by the project coordination. • Implement activities to strength the capabilities of waste collectors and waste pickers associa-tions. • Participate in missions to municipalities across Bolivia as required by the project coordina-tion. • Support with the consultant´s technical expertise to the project´s team. c.) Approval: • The consultant will be responsible for supporting compliance with project approval processes, as well as monitoring the development and implementation of programs and projects. • Support the Hub Coordinator in the development of inputs for conceptual notes, project doc-uments, implementation plans and budgets, and in general all the documentation necessary for internal approval of projects, following the provisions of the various manuals of procedures, internal regulations, and regular channels established by the Agency. d.) Implementation: • Attend the technical (virtual) meetings needed to meet the scopes and objectives defined for the consultancy. • Provide information to UN-Habitat regarding affectations that the process of implementing the consultancy may have. • Provide inputs for the systematization of the processes carried out and exchange of practices and successful experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, coun-terparties and who appoints the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries. • Follow up on technical guidelines determined by the Project Coordinator and Coordinator HUB Andean Countries. • Comply with the schedule of activities according to the guidelines of the HUB Coordinator. • When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties and stakeholders. e.) Knowledge Management: • The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to en-sure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the or-ganization. • Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency's pro-jects. • The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating. • Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office. • Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UN-Habitat Colombia. • Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the National UN-Habitat Office. • The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency's mandate. • Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects. • Support monitoring of UN-Habitat's implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities. • Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean coun-tries. • Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents gen-erated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development. f.) Others: • Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. • The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects. • The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity. Qualifications/special skills Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Sociology, Public Administration, or related fields. Master’s degree in Organizational Management, Social Development, Public Policy, Strategic Management, or a related discipline with a focus on institu-tional strengthening, community development, or the social economy. The Master´s degree may be waived if the consultant has a Bachelor’s degree plus at least six (6) years of relevant professional expe-rience. At least 4 years of professional experience in organizational development, institutional strengthening, or capacity building of grassroots organizations, cooperatives, or civil society groups. The ideal candidate should demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of strategies for strengthening associa-tions or community-based organizations, ideally in the context of solid waste management, informal work, or social inclusion Knowledge of commercial systems and packages such as Microsoft Windows and Office will also in-crease the score. Languages The consultant must be fuild in Spanish. English proficiency will be consider an asset. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). 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