CCAC TEAP Wastewater Technology Consultant

The Consultant will prepare a techno-economic assessment report on a cluster of wastewater technologies analyzing their potential for methane and other super pollutants mitigation, promoting circular economy approaches. The work includes assessing technology performance, costs, investment viability, policy interventions, and providing case studies and archetyping for different country contexts, focusing on developing countries.

Responsibilities

• Write a report of approximately 25 pages and prepare a presentation providing an overview of wastewater technologies and their methane abatement potential, considering business models, plant capacities, ownership types, and geographies.
• Address key challenges for successful implementation including climate/geographic conditions, access to source materials, complementary technologies, and maintenance over time.
• Provide an overview of CAPEX and OPEX costs for different wastewater technology types and sizes.
• Discuss whether the wastewater technology cluster is an investable opportunity and identify necessary public policy interventions.
• Deliver focused case studies of successful deployment of best practices and technologies.
• Explore archetyping based on operation size and country context.
• Prepare a brief solution sheet including solution definition, policy context, market conditions, financial model, behavioral factors, preconditions for success, and theory of change.
• Conduct consultations with technology providers, implementers, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance of findings.
• Develop a decision tree for selecting specific technologies for policymakers.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team on design, illustrations, graphics, and accuracy of technical information.

Requirements

• Masters-level university degree in engineering, environmental management, technology, sciences, or economics, or a related area.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional and/or scientific experience related to wastewater management is required and documented in the candidate’s profile.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in research or practical implementation or understanding of wastewater mitigation technologies in projects or in collaboration with governments and implementers deploying wastewater technologies as a mitigation solution is required.
• Demonstrated experience with business models around wastewater, through direct project engagement and experience, is required.
• Experience working in and conducting research in developing countries and an understanding of a range of country contexts is required.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports on waste management by providing a reference to one report authored or co-authored in the last 3 years is required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accessible and concise scientific and technical reports for policymakers is required.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
• Experience in engaging with the private sector (manufacturers, developers, financiers, investors) is preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Additional knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Skills

• Wastewater Management
• Wastewater Mitigation Technologies
• Techno-Economic Assessment
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Scientific Research
• Report Writing
• Technical Report Preparation
• Policy Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Business Models Analysis
• Project Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Private Sector Engagement
• Circular Economy Principles
• Cost Analysis
• Investment Viability Assessment
• Developing Countries Research

Languages

English