TA-10243 REG: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability through Inclusive, Integrated Solutions (formerly Mainstreaming Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainable Development) - Plastics Technical and Capacity Development Coordination Specialist (South Asia) (E-057024-001)

The Plastics Technical and Capacity Development Specialist (South Asia) will be responsible for leading technical coordination, capacity development, and knowledge sharing initiatives on plastic circularity for member states of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) and other relevant South Asian stakeholders from private sector, civil society, and institutional and development partners. The Plastics Technical and Capacity Development Specialist (South Asia) will: (i) support the coordination and implementation of SACEP’s plastic pollution programming; (ii) facilitate engagement with relevant ministries, regional organizations, and other stakeholders, while supporting the mobilization of political commitment, ownership, and accountability across member states.; (iii) convene multistakeholder regional dialogues to identify priorities, build consensus, and shape a shared regional vision for plastic circularity; (iv) deliver targeted online and in-person capacity development programs based on identified regional needs and priorities; and (v) facilitate peer-learning exchanges with other regional cooperation mechanisms and institutions, including ASEAN and other relevant regional platforms. . The specialist will be stationed in Colombo, Sri Lanka and is expected to report in-person and work closely with the SACEP secretariat team to deliver the outputs of this engagement. Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output The Plastics Technical and Capacity Development Specialist (South Asia) will be responsible for implementing the following tasks: 1. Prepare stakeholder mapping and knowledge and capacity gap analysis of relevant South Asia stakeholders working on plastic pollution and circularity, including relevant ministries, regional organizations, development partners, ADB, SACEP, and other stakeholders 2. Organize bilateral and multilateral dialogues with stakeholders on national and regional initiatives, needs, challenges, and opportunities to address plastic pollution and foster regional cooperation to promote plastic circularity 3. Design, organize, and deliver online and in-person knowledge sharing and capacity building programs based on identified needs, priorities, and gaps 4. Design, organize, and deliver peer-learning exchanges with peer regional cooperation mechanisms and institutions 5. Support SACEP`s capacity to liaise and maintain regular communication with relevant ministries and national agencies 6. Lead, design, organize, and deliver regional multi-stakeholder consultation and capacity building workshop to promote cooperation on plastic circularity in South Asia 7. Participate regular coordination meetings with ADB circular economy team and SACEP secretariat on joint cooperation activities 8. Perform other tasks as reasonably expected by the ADB project team Minimum Qualification Requirements Minimum qualification requirements under this assignment are as follows: The consultant should have at least an advanced degree in a relevant subject (e.g., environmental management, environmental engineering, waste management, sustainability, development studies, or related topics) and professional experience and knowledge in conservation, pollution control, or environmental management. Experience working in South Asia and on projects supporting plastic circularity is required. Familiarity with South Asia programs on circular economy or plastic pollution is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial work experience in South Asia and a proven network of relevant stakeholders in the region. Minimum General Experience 10 Years Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment) 5 Years Regional/Country Experience Required Desired Not Required Deliverables Details Name Type Estimated Submission Date Regional multi-stakeholder mapping, Knowledge capacity and gap analysis Report 15-Jan-2027 Capacity building workplan, workshop agenda and completion report Final Report 16-Apr-2027 Schedule and Places of Assignment (chronological and inclusive of travel) Schedule Type Continuous Intermittent Max. Working Days/Week Home Office 5 Field 6 City and Country Working Days Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Other Details (use if place selected is Others) Colombo, Sri Lanka Search and Select: Place 90 02-Nov-2026 30-Apr-2027 Total 90 Export to PDF Export to PDF Copyright (c) 1998, 2023, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 1998, 2023, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Pick a Date Loading... Loading...