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2026/ITWTEFIR/14766

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 45 expert days over 6 months

Mission description

The textile industry is a strategic sector of Jordan's economy, but its waste management sector struggles to attract investment due to a lack of clear policy and legal framework and fragmented governance. Investors require regulatory certainty, which is currently hindered by the absence of a specific policy addressing textile waste, creating ambiguity around roles, compliance, and long-term incentives.

 

The Textile Waste Technical Expert (TWTE) will provide the specialized technical expertise necessary to quantify the waste stream, identify the most suitable recycling technologies based on national and market needs, and provide the technical foundation for the investment profiles. The TWTE's work is crucial for demonstrating the viability and profitability of the sector to potential investors.

Project or context description

1.       General Objective

To provide specialized technical analysis on the textile waste stream and identify the most appropriate and economically viable recycling and upcycling processes for the Jordanian market.

2.       Specific Objectives

·       Collect and analyze data on the textile waste stream from industrial sites.

·       Conduct technical studies on various recycling methods (mechanical, chemical, upcycling) based on national and market needs.

·       Provide technical specifications and data sheets to the Investment/Process Expert (IPE) for the development of project profiles.

·       Contribute technical input to the Capacity Building workshop on preparing bankable investment proposals.

 

3.       Expected Results

·       A comprehensive List of Industrial Data Sites Consulted and collected data sheets.

·       A detailed Recycling Methods Technical Report outlining the most suitable processes and technologies for Jordan.

·       Technical specifications and data integrated into the Portfolio of Project Profiles

 

Description of the Assignment / Key Responsibilities

 

The TWTE will work under the coordination of the Project Manager and the Team Leader (LRE), providing technical inputs. The TWTE will collaborate closely with the Investment/Process Expert (IPE) and the Legal/Regulatory Expert (LRE).

This assignment requires the coordinated work of all three experts (LRE, IPE, and TWTE) to ensure integrated and coherent deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

•         Lead the Identification of Investment Opportunities by collecting and analyzing textile waste data from industrial sites.

•         Produce the Recycling Methods Technical Report, which must detail the technical specifications and related processes for fibre-to-fibre and other valorization pathways.

•         Analyze the framework for reverse logistics, including the cost structure from the point of collection (primary collection center) to the producer, and vice versa from producer to collector. This includes identifying the roles of primary and secondary collection centers and the potential for job creation within the collection and sorting infrastructure.

•         Provide technical data, including input/output requirements, technology costs, and market demand analysis (covering both domestic and export potential), to the IPE for the development of the Portfolio of Project Profiles.

•         Provide technical input to the LRE for the Official Legal Glossary to ensure technical terms are accurately defined.

•         Contribute technical content and expertise to the Capacity Building Workshop on preparing bankable investment proposals.

 

Anticipated Deliverables

Deliverable

Deadline

Estimated Days

Inception Note & Work Plan

Week 1

2 days

List of Industrial Data Sites Consulted & Data Sheets

Month 2

10 days

Recycling Methods Technical Report

Month 3

20 days

Technical Specifications for Project Profiles (Input to IPE)

Month 4

10 days

Final Report & Technical Input for CB-3

Month 5

3 days

Total Estimated Days

 

45 days

 

Required profile

Qualifications and Skills

•         Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Textile Engineering, Waste Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

•         Specialized knowledge of textile waste valorization technologies, including mechanical, chemical, and thermal recycling processes.

•         Proven ability to conduct technical assessments, waste stream analysis, and technology evaluation.

•         Excellent technical report writing skills in English; working knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.

 

General Professional Experience

•         At least 8 years of experience in the textile industry, waste management sector, or in technical consulting for circular economy projects.

•        Experience in conducting technical studies or pre-feasibility assessments for industrial recycling facilities.

Specific Professional Experience

•         Direct experience with textile waste streams in the MENA region, preferably in Jordan's Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs).

•         Familiarity with international standards and best practices for textile recycling and upcycling.

 

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 Expertise France personnel from assignment preparation right up to completion.
  • Close coordination is expected with the designated focal points at the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Industry Trade and Supply and with the investment committee established for national roadmap process.
  • Participation in bi-weekly coordination calls and ad hoc technical meetings.
  • Expected to attend at least one validation workshop in Jordan (in person or online).

 

Application Modalities

 

·       Form of contract: Individual expert contract.

·       Submission deadline: 23rd February 2026 

·       Start Date: March 2026

·       End Date: September 2026

Bid composition:

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.

4         2 references for proven experience working on textile waste management or circular economy projects in the MENA region. References 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.

 

(References could be supported by reference letters, previous 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

Scoring:

 

- Fully Relevant profile aligned with the TOR: 10 Points

 

- Partially relevant Profile: 7 Points

 

- Not relevant Profile: 0 Points

 

Expert experience in Related Field

20

At least 8 years of experience in the textile industry, waste management sector, or in technical consulting for circular economy projects.

 

Scoring:

 

- Less than 8 years of experience: 0 Points

 

- Exactly 8 years of experience: 14 Points

 

- Each additional year above 8 years: 2 extra points (maximum 20 points total)

 

Approved Similar Assignments (assessment of references against the "required expertise and profile" section)

20

Scoring:

 

- 3 relevant assignments: 20 points

 

- 2 relevant assignments: 15 points

 

- 1 relevant assignment: 10 points

 

Approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment, additionally a workplan aligned with the deliverables, timeline, and scope defined in the terms of reference

20

Scoring:

 

- Excellent: The technical proposal is fully aligned with the required approach and methodology, with a workplan and timeline that strictly corresponds to the deliverables and timeframe outlined in the Terms of Reference: 20 points

 

- Good: The technical approach is partially aligned with the required workplan (similar but not fully aligned), and the proposed timeline is close but does not fully match the timeline specified in the Terms of Reference: 15 points

 

- Acceptable: The technical approach is minimally aligned: 10 points

 

- Not aligned: 0 points

 

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

All applications must be submitted no later than 23rd 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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