To ensure high technical quality and relevance, Expertise France is recruiting a short-term expert for sustainable transportation, with a focus on electric mobility. More particularly, EF seeks to recruit a technical expert to produce diagnostics, stakeholder coordination, identify potential technical and financial partners, assist in the preparation of technical specifications, procurement processes, quality control of deliverables, and knowledge capitalisation. The primary focus will be on Suriname but the expert may also be mobilised in other countries of the programme as needed.

1) Planned activities

The expert will work under the direct supervision of the Expertise France’s team based in Fort-de-France, Martinique. The expert will support the EF team involved in the definition, implementation and monitoring of actions identified in the sustainable transportation sector in the Caribbean. The expert will carry out the following activities (to be specified in each purchase order):

Phase I: Review and Finalisation of the Procurement Documents
• Review and consolidate the procurement documents to ensure consistency, completeness, and alignment with the objectives of the assignment.
• Establish evaluation criteria for technical and financial proposals.
• Support Expertise France in the preparation of clarification notes and responses to questions raised during the procurement process, if required.
• Support the technical evaluation committee in the assessment and scoring of proposals in accordance with the established evaluation criteria.

Phase II: Technical Support for Bids Assessment
• Provide technical analysis of submitted proposals.
• Assess compliance with terms of reference requirements and robustness of methodologies proposed.
• Participate in clarification meetings with potential bidders if required.

Phase III: Monitor the Implementation of the Service
• Provide technical oversight of the selected consultant(s) carrying out the terms of reference.
• Review and ensure quality control of technical deliverables.
• Facilitate coordination between stakeholders and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor progress against timeline, quality standards, and expected results.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions if needed.
• Participate and engage in technical dialogue (coordination meetings, seminars, workshops) with national counterparts and regional actors to facilitate the achievement of targets.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials, such as briefing notes, presentations, and progress reports.

This list is not exhaustive, and the tasks will be defined and detailed in each purchase order.

2) Anticipated deliverables
The results to be achieved and expected outputs will be specified in the relevant purchase orders. The deliverables shall include, but not be limited to:
• Bid evaluation framework and technical assessment report.
• Monitoring of the action progress.
• Technical review notes on key deliverables from the contracted firm(s).
• Consolidated key findings and recommendations.

3) Coordination
The service provider shall designate a single contact person for project implementation purposes.
Mr Anthony DICANOT of the Sustainable Development Department will be the service provider’s sole contact person for Expertise France.
E-mail: anthony.dicanot@expertisefrance.fr

A launch meeting shall be held two working days after the contract award has been notified.

1. Presentation of Expertise France

Expertise France (EF) is a public agency and the inter-ministerial actor in international technical cooperation, subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group) . As the second largest agency in Europe, it designs and implements projects that sustainably strengthen public policies in developing and emerging countries. Governance, security, climate, health, education… It operates in key areas of development and contributes alongside its partners to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a world in common.

2. The Euroclima programme

Euroclima is the European Union's (EU) flagship cooperation programme on environmental sustainability and climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) . It aims to contribute to the LAC region's green transition, through efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to protect and conserve biological diversity. Two main outcomes are expected:
• The enabling environment for a green transition (integrated policies, legal frameworks, sector plans and financial instruments) will be strengthened, in line with climate, biodiversity and circular economy objectives.
• Transformative approaches in key areas for the green transition will be developed, demonstrated and scaled up through the mobiliSation of public and private funding.

Euroclima contributes to the implementation of the Global Gateway Investment Agenda in the region. Global Gateway is the EU’s offer to bridge the infrastructure investment gap by using public financing to leverage private capital and investment for projects that contribute to the green and digital transition. In the Caribbean region, Euroclima is funded by the European Commission, for a 5-year period, and is implemented by EU Member States agencies or MSAs (AECID, Expertise France, FIIAPP, GIZ) and the United Nations (ECLAC, UNDP, UN Environment).
Through Euroclima, the EU has initiated Country Dialogues to enhance its role in defining cooperation priorities. The Country Dialogue is conducted with the key institutions for climate action in each country, which allows for the alignment of the programme’s strategies with nationally established priorities to ensure cohesion and synergies with other activities. In consultation and coordination with the country and under the leadership of the National Focal Point (NFP), the programme supports the design of the Dialogue process on a case-by-case basis.
As part of Euroclima, and in alignment with the Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA), Expertise France is supporting the formulation and implementation of regional and national actions on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the Caribbean. One of the key priority areas identified relates to the energy transition, including electric mobility deployment.
This electric mobility focus is particularly advanced in Suriname which remains at an early stage of deployment, with very limited EV penetration and no mature ecosystem yet in place for large-scale adoption. At the same time, the country faces structural constraints in the energy sector, including high fossil fuel dependence, fragmented power networks, and substantial investment needs in grid infrastructure.
In this context, the proposed approach is to develop a small integrated pilot, combining a limited number of electric vehicles for one public service with a dedicated charging setup at one site. This pilot would enable the Government of Suriname and its partners to test, in real operating conditions:
• Vehicle suitability for public service use;
• Charging behaviour and basic infrastructure requirements;
• Cost and maintenance implications;
• Interoperability and monitoring arrangements;
• Institutional responsibilities for operation and upkeep.

The action is therefore intended as a learning and demonstration intervention, not as a scaling programme. Its role is to produce real-world evidence and practical implementation experience that can inform future public investment, donor support, or larger-scale pilots.

1) Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master or PhD) related to transport engineering, environmental engineering, sustainable mobility, environmental policy, or another discipline relevant to the assignment.

2) Technical knowledge
Sustainable transport and e-mobility
- At least 10 years of professional experience in sustainable transport, sustainable infrastructure, electric mobility or closely related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of electric mobility initiatives, transport decarbonisation programmes, sustainable transport projects, or related infrastructure investments.
- Good understanding of electric mobility ecosystems, including policy and regulatory frameworks, fleet electrification approaches, charging infrastructure deployment models, and operational considerations.
Policy, regulation and institutional support
- Experience supporting public authorities, regulatory bodies, or development partners in the design, implementation, or assessment of transport, energy, climate, or sustainability policies.
- Familiarity with institutional, regulatory, financial, and governance aspects associated with sustainable transport and electric mobility deployment.
Project monitoring and procurement
- Experience drafting Terms of Reference, technical specifications, feasibility studies, strategic roadmaps, policy recommendations, or analytical reports.
- Previous experience supporting procurement procedures, tender evaluations, consultant selection processes, and contract management.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating pilot projects, demonstration initiatives, infrastructure projects, or technical assistance programmes.
Stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to engage with government institutions, transport operators, regulatory bodies, finance institutions, private sector actors, civil society organisations, and facilitate technical discussions.
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and technical workshops.
- Excellent drafting, synthesis and presentation skills.
- Previous experience working in or with Caribbean countries.
- Have the necessary conditions to intervene and travel in Suriname and other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

3) Knowledge of languages
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
- A command of oral and written French will be appreciated.