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2026/TLGS/14753

Job offer type
Experts

Type of contract
Service contract

Deadline date
2026/02/23 23:55

Duration of the assignment
Short term

Contract
Freelancer

Duration
Up to 61 days over 6 months

Mission description

The Green Forward project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, supports the acceleration of the green and circular economy (GCE) transition across the MENA region. At the macro level, the project strengthens policy frameworks, institutional capacity, and regional cooperation by working closely with governments and national focal institutions.

The Green Forward policy program, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, supports the transition towards a green and circular economy (GCE) in the MENA region through policy integration, institutional strengthening, and regional cooperation.

Lebanon currently navigates an unprecedented triple crisis: economic collapse, political instability, and environmental catastrophe that has fundamentally altered the landscape for national policy.

The severe economic contraction has crippled the state's capacity, leading to the near-total collapse of essential public services. For instance, the energy crisis has directly impacted water provision, with supply hours plummeting, forcing a reliance on expensive, unsustainable private solutions[1].

Simultaneously, the country grapples with a chronic, unmanaged waste crisis, exacerbated by the environmental fallout from recent conflicts, which has generated an estimated 50 to 100 million tons of debris, including hazardous materials[2]. This confluence of systemic governance failure, service degradation, and environmental destruction has rendered traditional, fragmented environmental policy approaches ineffective.

In this environment, the integration of Green, Blue, and Circular Economy principles under a single, cohesive strategy is no longer a matter of long-term sustainability, but an immediate necessity to transform environmental liabilities into economic opportunities, restore essential services, and build national resilience.

Hence the goal is to establish the strategic umbrella and a national action plan for the Ministry of Environment to develop a comprehensive, integrated Green, Blue, and Circular Economy (GBCE) Strategy for Lebanon, explicitly designed for a crisis and post-conflict recovery environment.


[1] Navigating the water–energy nexus amidst the Lebanese crisis. IWAP Online. (2024 ).

[2] The socioeconomic impacts of the 2024 war on Lebanon. UNDP. (Jul 23, 2025).

Lebanon's Rubble Crisis: A Choice Between Environmental Rehabilitation and Irreversible Damage. Youth4Governance. (Feb 26, 2025 ).

Project or context description

Objectives and Expected Results

 

1.       General objective

To ensure the technical rigor, analytical quality, and strategic coherence of the integrated Green, Blue, and Circular Economy components of the National GBCE Strategy umbrella for Lebanon.

 

2.       Specific objectives

·       Conduct a robust dual-analysis assessment (policy vs. reality) to establish the foundational justification for the strategy.

·       Draft the full, integrated GBCE Strategy document, including a Prioritized Intervention Matrix and a clear Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.

·       Develop the Implementation Readiness Plan, including the detailed Terms of Reference for the Strategy Implementation Unit (SIU).

3.       Expected Results

·       Technically sound and context-specific GBCE Strategy document, ready for political endorsement.

·       Comprehensive Sectoral Assessment Reports and a Policy/Legislative Gap Analysis.

·       A clear Implementation Readiness Plan to facilitate the transition to the execution phase.

4.       Description of the assignment

The Technical Lead will be responsible for the analytical and drafting core of the GBCE strategy, translating complex technical data and international best practices into clear, implementable policy recommendations across the Green, Blue, and Circular Economy pillars, while ensuring alignment with the "reality on the ground."

 

5.       Key Responsibilities

·       Lead all technical assessments, gap analyses, and baseline data collection (desk review focus).

·       Draft the core GBCE National Strategy Document, including the vision, mission, KPIs, and M&E framework.

·       Develop the Prioritized Intervention Matrix and the Just Transition Framework.

·       Finalize the Implementation Readiness Plan and the Terms of Reference for the Strategy Implementation Unit (SIU).

·       Provide technical input and data for all high-level documents and presentations.

 

 

 

 

6.       Anticipated deliverables

 

 

Deliverable

Phase

Estimated LoE (Days)

Cumulative Deadline (Working Day)

Inception Report (Co-authored)

1

2

Day 2

Stakeholder Map (Technical Focus)

1

1

Day 3

Terms of Reference for Steering Committee (Input)

1

1

Day 4

Communication Plan (Input)

1

0

Day 4

Sectoral Assessment Reports (Lead)

2

12

Day 16

Policy and Legislative Gap Analysis (Lead)

2

6

Day 22

Socio-Economic Baseline and Risk Assessment (Lead)

2

5

Day 27

Draft GBCE National Strategy Document (Lead)

3

10

Day 37

Prioritized Intervention Matrix (Lead)

3

5

Day 42

Just Transition Framework (Lead)

3

2

Day 44

Consultation Summary Report (Input)

4

2

Day 46

Final GBCE National Strategy Document (Lead Finalization)

4

4

Day 50

Cabinet Decision/Official Endorsement Document (Input)

4

0

Day 50

Financing and Resource Mobilization Strategy (Input)

5

3

Day 53

Implementation Readiness Plan (Lead)

5

2

Day 55

Stakeholder Briefing Document (Input)

5

1

Day 56

Sub-Total working days

 

56

 

Ad-hoc contingency assignments

 

5

Day 61

Total Estimated working days

 

61

 

 

 

All deliverables and reports must be submitted in English.

 

7.       Coordination

 

·       The service provider shall designate a single contact person for project implementation purposes.

 

Dr. Marlen Bakalli - Programme Manager and Dina Kattan - Implementing Expert based in Amman, Jordan.

Name: Dr. Marlen Bakalli

E-mail: marlen.bakalli@expertisefrance.fr

Name: Dina Kattan

E-mail: dina.kattan@expertisefrance.fr

·       A launch meeting shall be held within 2 business days after the contract award has been notified. Moreover, close collaboration must take place with the Working Group and Expertise France personnel from assignment preparation right up to completion.

·       Close coordination is expected with the designated focal points at the Ministry of Environment and with the national taskforce established for national roadmap process.

·       The expert will work in close collaboration with the strategic lead, ensuring seamless integration of political and technical workstreams.

Required profile

1.       Required expertise and profile

1.       Number of experts per assignment: 1

2.       Profile of the designated expert responsible for contract execution

Qualifications and skills:

•         Education: Master’s degree or higher (Ph.D would be an asset) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Development, or a related technical field.

•         Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in high-level policy advisory, governance, or public sector management in Lebanon or the MENA region. Proven track record of successfully engaging with Cabinet-level officials, securing political endorsement, and leading resource mobilization efforts.

•         Skills: Exceptional political acumen, negotiation, and diplomatic skills. Deep understanding of the Lebanese administrative and political context.

•         Language: Fluency in English and French is required; working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

 

 

 

General Professional Experience

·       Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical advisory roles related to environmental management, sustainable development, or economic policy.

·       Proven experience in coordinating public policy projects.

·       Experience with donor-funded or EU-funded programmes in the MENA region.

Specific Professional Experience

·       Demonstrated experience in developing national strategies, conducting complex data analysis, and drafting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, with a proven ability to integrate Green, Blue, and Circular Economy concepts.

·       Proven track record of successfully engaging with Cabinet-level officials, securing political endorsement, and leading resource mobilization efforts in a complex political environment (preferably in Lebanon or the MENA region).

·       Demonstrated ability to produce high-level strategic and policy documents.

·       Experience with institutional stakeholders in Lebanon or similar contexts.

Other highly desirable skills:

·       Advanced analytical and technical writing skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools.

·       Proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear policy recommendations. Deep understanding of the Lebanese administrative and political context.

·       Stakeholder engagement and facilitation.

·       Capacity-building and knowledge transfer.

·       Strong analytical and reporting skills.

·       Commitment to quality assurance and timely delivery.

Assignment Reports

The Technical Lead will submit monthly progress reports to the Green Forward Project manager, detailing technical progress, data collection status, and quality assurance checks.

The expert will be responsible for the technical quality control of all deliverables and the final M&E framework of the strategy.

All reports must be submitted in English and shared with both the Green Forward regional team and relevant national counterparts (MoE and taskforce members).

Monitoring and Evaluation

The Strategic Lead will submit monthly progress reports to Green Forward project manager, detailing activities undertaken, challenges encountered, and planned activities for the following month. The expert will participate in all monitoring and evaluation meetings related to the strategy formulation process.The service provider should report assignment progress in a timely manner by aligning activities with the MEAL standards outlined in the Green Forward programme’s MEAL plan, which will be shared at the beginning of the consultancy. For this purpose, regular exchanges with the MEAL coordinator are required to enhance the quality of monitoring and evaluation.

·       The expert must align activities and outputs with the Green Forward MEAL Plan.

·       Monthly progress reports are to be submitted to Expertise France.

·       All deliverables will be reviewed and validated by the Program Manager before payment.

 

Application Modalities

 

·       Form of contract: Individual expert contract.

·       Submission deadline: 18 February 2026

·       Start Date: March 2026

·       End Date: July 2026

 

 

Application Requirements:

The application must include the following documents:

  1. A technical offer :
    - Detailed Curriculum Vitae preferable in EU (euro pass) format Clearly demonstrating compliance with the required expertise and profile, Clear Academic qualifications, general and specific professional experience with detailed assignment and responsibilities per experience.

2.       Description of the proposed approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment, additionally a workplan aligning with the deliverables, timeline and scope defined in the terms of reference.

3.       A financial offer including the daily rate (in Euro), bank account details, and valid

4.       2 References for proven Experience working on projects related to waste management, circular economy, or industrial regulation in the MENA region and a proven in engaging with Cabinet-level officials, securing political endorsement, and leading resource mobilization efforts in a complex political environment (preferably in Lebanon or the MENA region).

 

 

Reference shall include:

·        Project title and description

·        contracting authority

·        Duration and role performed

·        Contact details (email and/or phone)

·        Supporting documents (where available) such as contracts, attestations, or published excerpts shall be provided.

(Reference could be supported by reference letters, previews contracts

Incomplete bids will not be considered.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Bids will be assessed separately in accordance with the following criteria by awarding a score up to the maximum number of points per criterion as set out below: 

Criterion 1: price of the services  

The financial score (FS out of a maximum of 30 points) will cover the comparison of the financial offers of all candidates having submitted a conforming bid. 

Criterion 2: Technical offer 

The Technical score (TS out of a maximum of 70 points)

Sub-criteria for assessing the technical quality 

Maximum number of points 

Expert Profile CV, Certifications

10

Expert experience in Related Field 

At Least 10 years of experience in legal or regulatory advisory roles, preferably within a government ministry, international organization, or major law firm focused on public sector reform.

 

20

Approved Similar Assignments (assessment of references against the “required expertise and profile” section.

20

Description of the proposed Approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment, additional a workplan align with the deliverables, timeline and scope defined in the terms of reference

 

20

Total

70

Each technical offer, deemed to be technically conforming, will be attributed a technical score (TS out of a maximum of 70 points) by adding up the weighted scores obtained for each sub-criterion. 

 

 

Submission deadline

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through Gex Platform.

All applications must be submitted no later than 18th of February 2026.

 

Selection criteria for applications

The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :

  • Candidate’s training/skills/experience

Deadline for application : 2026/02/23 23:55

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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