To support the implementation of this project, Expertise France will set up a project team based in Ebène/Port-Louis. The project team will be led by the project leader and composed of an administrative and financial manager, an assistant. e of the project, two long-term technical experts as well as short-term expertise mobilized throughout the project.

Under the responsibility of the project leader, the expert. e in green transformation/private sector will have as its function the implementation of component 2: “Adoption of circular economy practices in favour of the environmental value chain of construction”. The expert. e will be based at the premises of one of the project’s implementing partners, Business Mauritius, which is the coordinating body and voice for local businesses, and provides services to businesses and the community.

Component 2 will support the creation of circular economy-oriented opportunities for both public and private sectors to demonstrate that the circular economy can have positive impacts. It will facilitate the development of model approaches in the built environment value chain by involving a wide range of stakeholders (planners, architects, builders, infrastructure builders, financiers, local authorities, manufacturers, etc.), and the development of business services that strengthen the CE ecosystem, and will stimulate investment in circular economy projects, which generate positive externalities for society. All activities in component 2 will develop a gender approach to support women entrepreneurs and reduce inequalities.

The expert shall perform, in particular, the following tasks :

Develop and implement circular economy strategies in partnership with the private sector to implement the circular economy roadmap (such as reducing waste, reusing materials and maximizing product life cycles or other):

• define clear and measurable objectives for and with the private sector. These ambitions must be aligned with the regulations and policies in force in Mauritius,
• implement EC transformation strategies with specific action plans for each objective,
• develop action plans, in close collaboration with team members: technical, operational, financial programming
• facilitate private-public coordination and partnerships to develop circular practices in key sectors (including the bati),
• define the terms of reference regarding short-term expertise needs, ensure the framing and steering of activities and ensure quality control of the deliverables produced,
• mobilizing short-term expertise in support of the various project operators (identification of expert profiles, preparation of mission terms of reference, follow-up of missions, etc.),
• contribute to the sharing of experiences and dissemination of good practices, ensure coordination with other relevant initiatives, including EU regional circular economy projects or other projects,
• contribute to the technical and financial reporting of the activities under its responsibility: drafting of the technical reports, compliance with the milestones set, alerting the project leader and proposing a reorientation of actions if necessary,
• maintain institutional dialogue with the main project partners,
• establish a CE Hub, define and facilitate the provision of services to enterprises, and liven up the hub in connection with Business Mauritius,
• facilitate coordination between stakeholders,

Guide organizations and companies in the transition from traditional linear business models to more sustainable circular practices, following actions defined in the EC roadmap:

• carry out an in-depth diagnosis and environmental impact assessment of each step of the building value chain (raw material extraction, production, distribution, consumption and waste management), as well as the economic analysis of the various links in the sector, to ensure the economic feasibility of the proposed changes,
• support organizational change projects within companies and sectors, to develop circular economy projects,
• raise awareness and train stakeholders in the circular economy, particularly in the construction sector,
• identify and involve actors in the value chain in the construction sector to create synergies and partnerships, with particular regard for micro and small enterprises, including in the informal sector,
• identify and promote opportunities for the reduction, re-use and recycling of C&D waste,
• organise peer-to-peer exchanges, including with European counterparts,
• mobilize eco-design initiatives and experts to promote the use of recycled or biodegradable materials, the reduction of non-recyclable components and the efficient use of resources,
• facilitate the development of business services and products, in a sustainable manner (beyond the duration of the project).

To strengthen the financing of green and sustainable investments:

• map the green and sustainable sources of finance currently available in Mauritius, and identify opportunities to create and/or attract new sources of finance,
• supporting companies in preparing applications for access to finance in the CE field,
• strengthen the contribution and involvement of financial entities in financing the circular economy in Mauritius.

Document good practices, identify problems and propose solutions to promote CE projects,

• contribute to the development of regulations, guidelines and other framework documents to promote CE,
• follow trends and innovations in the circular economy,
• develop awareness initiatives for different types of businesses, to promote the use of these good practices

In order to achieve the objectives, set and ensure proper management of the funds delegated to Expertise France, administrative and financial support will support the implementation of the following activities: logistic, administrative and financial management, etc. The project coordinator will be in charge of coordination between the two components, project management, relations with project partners, etc.  Component 1 of the project will be implemented by one. e expert in Public Policy. A close link between the two components will be established to ensure successful implementation of the project.

This job description is not exhaustive; in general, the expert must carry out any activity necessary for the proper execution of the project.