PRC0196019 - National Consultant - Solid Waste Management Awareness and Action

Title: National Individual Consultant – Green Schools and Campuses: Solid Waste Management Awareness and Action Initiative

Contract type: Individual Contract (IC)

Location: Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Guyana, with travel to selected institutions in Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10, and other locations as approved by UNDP

Estimated start date: November 2026

Duration: Six (6) months — 120 working days

The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen awareness, knowledge and practical action on solid waste management among secondary schools and tertiary or technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions in Guyana.

Working closely with UNDP, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and education partners, the consultant will develop a practical learning toolkit and communication package; conduct baseline and endline assessments; train at least 70 educators, student leaders and youth representatives; and strengthen the capacity of relevant Ministry staff to support future replication.

The assignment will support awareness and practical activities in at least five secondary schools and five tertiary or TVET institutions, reaching at least 2,000 students and young people and supporting at least 10 student-led waste-action pilots. Activities will promote waste prevention, source separation, reuse, recycling, composting and responsible disposal.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Guyana before commencing the assignment and maintain the necessary authorization throughout the contract period. The selected consultant must be available to undertake the required in-country activities and regional travel.

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