{"id":6614,"date":"2021-09-28T10:23:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T02:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/?p=6614"},"modified":"2021-09-28T10:36:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T02:36:30","slug":"consultancy-conduct-of-waste-analysis-and-characterization-study-iskandar-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/index.php\/2021\/09\/28\/consultancy-conduct-of-waste-analysis-and-characterization-study-iskandar-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultancy: Conduct of Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (Iskandar, Malaysia)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The\u00a0<strong>\u201cAlliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>programme is looking for a consultant to help develop a waste analysis and characterization study (WACS) of the municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes in Iskandar, Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>SCOPE OF WORK<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The following activities shall be undertaken by the consultant:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>A. Facilitate consultation workshops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Conduct at least five (5) consultation\u00a0workshops with ICLEI, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Solid Waste Management Agency, Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) target respondents to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Determine and finalize sampling locations based on identified waste generators<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Understand and enhance capacities on the standard operating procedures (SOP) and WACS methodology to be employed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Develop sampling schedule and work plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Debrief on the WACS results, methodologies, and lessons learned<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>B.\u00a0Conduct of on-ground WACS of municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Collect, characterize, and quantify wastes based on the agreed SOP and WACS methodology as well as sampling schedule and work plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Assist the ICLEI team in managing waste samples to be forwarded to the partner laboratory for chemical analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>C. Data processing and analysis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Maintain database of collected information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Organize, prepare and submit a report on the WACS results, analysis, and recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The consultant is expected to work closely with the ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat project team based in Iskandar, Malaysia and Manila, Philippines as well as with the representatives of IRDA, SWM, and SWCorp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A maximum of 45 days are estimated to complete the deliverables as stated in the attached Terms of Reference found at the end of this posting. The engagements and consultations with ICLEI, IRDA, SWM, and SWCorp will be both online and in-person (subject to COVID-19 restrictions in Iskandar Region). A table in the Terms of Reference outlines the deliverables and their respective delivery dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A firm or local individual consultant is eligible to apply for this consultancy. If applying as an individual consultant, s\/he is responsible for her\/his team members for the duration of this consultancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Individual consultants must have at least a bachelor\u2019s degree in environmental science\/management, urban and regional planning, or other relevant degrees; or a combination of relevant undergraduate education and required experience. Master\u2019s degree or further studies on environment, waste management, urban planning or sustainable development would be an advantage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Firms must be a legal entity in Malaysia and are composed of individuals with background as mentioned in the preceding item.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A minimum 5 years of work experience or research related to waste management. Preferably, prior experience in the conduct of waste analysis and characterization (WACS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Experience in working with local governments would be an advantage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Excellent field research, report writing, and data management skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communication skills in Malay and in English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Active user of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual conference meeting applications (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">High level of initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness with a drive for efficiency and results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A resident of or place of business in Iskandar Malaysia or Johor State is preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>APPLICATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Interested applicants are requested to apply on or before 1 October 2021 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Philippine Standard Time by sending the following documents in English to Ms. Pamela Cabacungan, ICLEI SEAS Senior Officer &#8211; Mitigation, via email address <a href=\"mailto:pamela.cabacungan@iclei.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>pamela.cabacungan@iclei.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If applying as an individual consultant:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expression of interest and confirmation of availability for the consultancy\u2019s duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Latest CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Financial and technical proposal (methodology, budget and work plan<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> corresponding with the required deliverables)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If applying as a firm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expression of interest and confirmation of availability for the consultancy\u2019s<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">One-page summary of company profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">CVs of team members<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Copy of business registration in Malaysia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Two-page summary outlining relevant previous work engagements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Financial and technical proposal (methodology, budget and work plan corresponding with the required deliverables)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For the complete details, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TOR_WACS_Consultant_Iskandar-Malaysia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>hyperlinked Terms of Reference<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0For any queries, please contact ICLEI SEAS via email address above or via +639063002670.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0\u201cAlliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities\u201d\u00a0programme is looking for a consultant to help develop a waste analysis and characterization study (WACS) of the municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes in Iskandar, Malaysia. SCOPE OF WORK The following activities shall be undertaken by the consultant: A. 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