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2026/NTEFWMPALI/14755

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 150 expert days over 9 months

Mission description

The generation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is rapidly increasing in Palestine, yet a unified national framework for its environmentally sound management is lacking. The current system is fragmented, with limited enforcement capacity and minimal integration of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles.

This assignment is a core component of the "Work plan for the Development of a National WEEE-Waste Management Policy and Legal Instructions." The National Technical Expert will be responsible for providing the technical, environmental, and economic foundation for the new national policy. This role is critical for ensuring the policy is aligned with international best practices (e.g., EU WEEE Directive, Basel Convention), is technically feasible, and incorporates a sustainable financing mechanism through a robust EPR scheme. The expert's focus on EPR and Policy Economics will ensure the policy is not only environmentally sound but also economically viable and institutionally ready for implementation.

Project or context description

Objectives and Expected Results

1.       General Objective

To provide high-level technical, environmental, and policy expertise to develop a nationally endorsed, operationally feasible, and internationally aligned National WEEE-Waste Management Policy, ready for phased institutional adoption and piloting.

2.       Specific Objectives

·       Conduct a comprehensive Policy Landscape Review, identifying international benchmarks and best practices for WEEE management and EPR implementation.

·       Draft the National WEEE-Waste Management Policy, ensuring it outlines clear roles, responsibilities, coordination arrangements, and a detailed EPR entry point.

·       Provide technical input to the Legal Expert to ensure the Legal Instructions are technically sound and support the implementation of the proposed EPR scheme.

·       Lead the technical preparation and presentation of materials for three national workshops to ensure stakeholder validation and capacity building.

 

3.       Expected Results

·       National WEEE-Waste Management Policy (Draft and Final Version): A non-binding national policy outlining the strategic vision, roles, coordination mechanisms, and a detailed EPR implementation pathway.

·       Policy Landscape Review Report: A report detailing international WEEE/EPR best practices and their applicability to the national context.

·       Technical Input to Legal Instructions: Technical specifications and data provided to the Legal Expert to ensure the legal framework supports licensing, inspection, and EPR implementation.

·       Workshop Materials and Reports: Technical content and presentations for three national workshops (Foundations of EPR, Technical Review, Endorsement and Implementation Readiness).

 

Description of the Assignment / Key Responsibilities

 

The National Technical Expert will work under the coordination of the EQA and Expertise France, and in close collaboration with the National Legal Expert.

Key Responsibilities

·       Policy Development: Lead the drafting of the National WEEE-Waste Management Policy (Activity 2.1), integrating principles of circular economy, institutional inclusion, and voluntary compliance.

·       EPR and Economic Analysis: Design the core elements of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism, including proposed models for classification, digital traceability, eco-modulated fee structures, and long-term financial sustainability.

·       Technical Input: Provide technical specifications and data to the Legal Expert for the drafting of the Legal Instructions, ensuring technical feasibility for licensing, inspection, and enforcement.

·       Foundational Analysis: Contribute to the Legal and Regulatory Gap Review (Activity 1.1) by providing technical benchmarks and best practices from international WEEE directives (e.g., EU WEEE Directive).

·       Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and present technical content for the three national workshops (Activities 1.4, 2.3, 3.4) to facilitate technical review and institutional endorsement.

·       6.Advisory Role (Capacity Building): Provide a minimal advisory role (estimated 5 days total, shared with Legal Expert) to the EQA on the content and destination of any potential future capacity-building activities (e.g., study tour).

·       Advisory Role (Capacity Building): Provide advisory role (estimated 5 days total, shared with Technical Expert) to the EQA on the content and destination of any potential future capacity-building activities.

Anticipated Deliverables

The total estimated Level of Effort is 150 working days over a nine-month period.

Deliverable

Deadline

Estimated Days

Inception Report (Technical Sections)

Month 1

15 days

Policy Landscape Review Report (O1)

Month 2

25 days

Draft National WEEE Policy (O3)

Month 4

40 days

Technical Input to Legal Instructions (O4)

Month 5

20 days

Workshop Materials and Reports (3 Workshops)

Ongoing

30 days

Final National WEEE Policy (O7) and Final Report

Month 9

20 days

Total Estimated Days

  

150 days

 

Required profile

Qualifications and Skills

·       Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Waste Management, or Environmental Economics.

·       Mandatory Expertise: Strong, demonstrable expertise in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and Circular Economy principles, specifically related to WEEE.

·       Proven ability to conduct policy analysis, design economic instruments (e.g., eco-modulated fees), and draft high-level policy documents.

·       Excellent analytical, presentation, and technical writing skills.

·       Fluency in English and Arabic is required

 

 

 

General Professional Experience

·       At least 8 years of professional experience in the field of environmental management, waste management, or environmental policy development.

·       Experience working with government agencies or international organizations on policy reform in the MENA region is highly desirable.

Specific Professional Experience

·       Demonstrated experience in developing or implementing WEEE management systems or EPR schemes at a national or regional level.

·       Experience in policy drafting and providing technical support for the development of environmental legislation.

·       Proven experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops and presenting complex technical information to diverse audiences.

 

Coordination

  • The service provider shall designate a single contact person for project implementation purposes.
  • The expert will report to the Project Manager designated by Expertise France and work in close collaboration with the National Legal Expert and the Environment Quality Authority (EQA) focal points.
  • From Expertise France the expert will refer to:

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 Expertise France personnel from assignment preparation right up to completion.
  • Close coordination is expected with the designated focal points at Environmental Quality Authority.
  • Participation in bi-weekly coordination calls and ad hoc technical meetings.

Application Modalities

 

·       Form of contract: Individual expert contract.

·       Submission deadline: 18 February 2026

·       Start Date: March 2026

·       End Date: June2026

 

 

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 each 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 proven involvement in drafting "soft law" or administrative doctrine intended to interpret existing legislation.

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 8 years of professional experience in the field of environmental management, waste management, or environmental policy development

20

Approved Similar Assignments (assessment of references against the “Qualifications and skills” 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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