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Global objective

Strengthening awareness and application of circular economy principles and practices in the Philippines.

Specific objectives

1. Design of a strategy founded on circular economy principles promoting resources efficiency, recycling, improved waste management and jobs creation and leading to a progressive and measurable reduction of plastic waste entering the marine environment;
2. Pre-identification of a plastics waste management national support programme for the Philippines to be implemented through suitable cooperation modality. The programme should foresee a phased approach through implementation of pilot projects.

Qualifications

Education and Skills

• Master's Degree in Environmental Economics or related discipline. In the absence of a Master's Degree, equivalent professional experience above the Experience requirements listed underneath will be considered;
• PhD Degree will be considered an advantage;
• Strong presentation, organizational, reporting and communication skills.

General Experience

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the sector(s) related to Lot 1 and pertinent to the objectives of this Request for Services;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in managing projects in the field of waste management, and marine litter/marine pollution;
• Familiarity with ASEAN waste management and environmental policy;
• Solid understanding of the circular economy concept. Previous engagement with projects addressing Circular Economy and plastics will be considered an advantage;
• Familiarity with EU-ASEAN relations and EU development cooperation methods and programming procedures;
• 3 missions ideally of 1-3 months duration leading to project design/identification and formulation in the area of waste management or marine litter, marine pollution, plastic management or related topic;
• Expertise in stakeholders' analysis, project design and logical framework.

Specific Experience

• Proven excellent report writing and communication skills;
• Able to work effectively with government officials at senior level, civil society organizations and private sector actors;
• Familiar with the principles of the Circular Economy and environmental aspects linked to plastics waste management and marine pollution;
• Previous relevant experience in the Philippines and/or Indonesia and/or China will be considered an advantage.

Language skills

• Excellent command of English is required, both written and spoken;
• Experience in communication, negotiation and dialogue at high level.