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Promoting Action on Plastic Pollution from Source to Sea in Asia and the Pacific
Subproject 2: Prioritizing and Implementing Actions to Reduce Marine Plastic Pollution
Knowledge and Support Technical Assistance (KSTA) 53068-003
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANTS
A. Background
1. The knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) cluster will support ADB’s
developing member countries’ (DMCs) deliver on their commitments to reduce marine plastic
pollution from source to sea. The TA will support action planning to reduce marine plastic
pollution, policy and regulatory reform to enable circular economy, pilot demonstration projects,
and the preparation of investments in integrated solid waste management (ISWM) systems. The
TA will also promote and facilitate regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and the mobilization
of further resources to support action on oceans health and circular economy.
2. Two subprojects have been defined under the TA cluster: (1) Enhancing Knowledge
and Creating Enabling Environments for Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution and (2) Prioritizing
and Implementing Actions to Reduce Marine Plastic Pollution.
B. Subproject 2: Outcome, Outputs, Methods, and Activities
3. TA Subproject 2 will have the following outcome: DMC action to address marine plastic
pollution enhanced. It will directly support TA Cluster outputs 2 and 3, building on Subproject 1
activities. Subproject 2 will have two outputs: (i) plastic pollution reduction investments supported;
and (ii) knowledge, regional cooperation, and financing for marine plastic pollution solutions
improved, described in detail below. Subproject 2 will identify, further develop, and pilot integrated
solid waste management (ISWM) and circular economy systems, technologies and innovations
for reducing plastic waste, marine plastic pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. It will also
build knowledge and capacity of government officials; engage local businesses and communities
in behavior change campaigns and livelihood development opportunities; and facilitate sharing of
lessons and solutions between key stakeholders and DMCs.
C. Subproject 2: Overview of Consultants and Work Packages
Package title Selection Consultants
Method
1. Consulting Consortium (or Fixed Budget Project manager and ISWM specialist (national)
Firm) for pilot demonstration Selection (FBS)
projects and citizen ISWM procurement specialist (x2) (national)
engagement in Indonesia
and Viet Nam Social research specialist and community
engagement lead (social development /
anthropological) (international)
Engagement / behavior change specialists (x2)
(national)
2. Study on digital Firm Team lead and ISWM specialist (international)
technologies for waste
reduction and high-quality ISWM, Circular plastics economy / high quality
recycling recycling specialist (international)
Digital ISWM technology expert (international)
C.3 Integrated solid waste Individual ISWM specialist (international)
management specialist
Package title Selection Consultants
Method
C.4 Knowledge Individual Knowledge management and development
management and communications specialist (national)
development
communications specialist
C.5 Regional capacity Individual Regional capacity development and events
development and events manager (national)
manager
C.6 Conference coordinator Individual Conference coordinator (healthy oceans
(healthy oceans technology technology and innovation forum) (national)
and innovation forum)
C.7 Unallocated Positions Individual Individual consultants (national and international)
with expertise in circular economy, plastic
pollution management, green business / jobs,
digital technologies and innovation facilities,
environment and social safeguards, evaluation,
capacity development.
D. Summary of Consultant Requirements: Terms of Reference
1. Consulting Consortium (or Firm) for Pilot Demonstration Projects and
Citizen Engagement in Indonesia and Viet Nam (60 person-months national,
5 person-months international)
4. Scope of Work. TA Subproject 2 includes two small demonstration projects, one in
Indonesia and one in Viet Nam. They are designed to review and optimize the implementation of
approaches to reduce marine plastic pollution through improving waste management (with a focus
on increasing the quality of recycling and value of plastics) and transitioning to a circular plastics
economy. It is proposed that each demonstration project will target an area with about 3,000
households. Activities could include (i) source segregation of wet, dry and recyclable materials at
the household level (including mixed plastics of both low and high quality); (ii) collection systems
to ensure material quality and prevent leakage to the environment; (iii) centralized waste
management at material recovery facilities; (iv) digital technologies promoting collection efficiency
and enabling resource traceability; and (v) community and business engagement, behavior
change campaigns, and capacity development activities such as design-thinking workshops to
stimulate new circular business models combined with business/livelihood support programs,
targeting vulnerable members of the community. Partnerships will be pursued with reprocessing
and secondary recycling partners to support the new resource management system; with the
private sector and development partners to enhance the scope and scale of pilot activities; and,
with local business organizations, microenterprises/co-operatives, civil society organizations
(CSOs), informal waste sector representatives, and/or women’s organizations to enhance the
sustainability of interventions.
5. To maximize the benefits of the pilot demonstration activities, similar in-country initiatives
and global best practices will be reviewed and lessons will be incorporated to the design. The
demonstration project site locations will be selected prior to engagement of the Consortium in
consultation with governments and the South East Asia Regional Department and guided by
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selection criteria. The scope and design of the pilots will be tailored to the local context and needs
1 The demonstration sites will be selected using the following criteria: clear support and engagement from government
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of the community. Learnings will be reported throughout the pilots to benefit other TA activities.
At the end of the project, a comprehensive report will be produced, which will include findings
from the two pilots and recommended strategies for replication and scaling-up.
6.
7. To ensure successful pilot demonstrations, the project will include a specialized
community engagement team consisting of a team leader and citizen engagement study designer,
plus two national citizen engagement and communications specialists in Indonesia and Viet Nam.
The project will engage with the community from the inception phase and ensure citizen
participation in the pilot project for source segregation waste collection and 3R behavior change.
In addition to working with the government, CSOs, and community stakeholders, the pilot projects
will develop relationships with local and regional industrial and commercial groups, reprocessing
and secondary recyclers, and the informal waste sector through behavioral and supply chain
research studies, including on reverse logistics and a local deposit-and-return system in the Viet
Nam pilot demonstration project. These studies and relationships will ensure that the pilot projects
maximize learning and benefits while establishing the link between household practices and the
community benefits of a circular economy. They will also provide insight on barriers and enabling
factors for success to be used for scaling up and replicating successful project outcomes.
7. The tasks will include:
(i) Phase 1: Inception. The initial stages of project development, site identification, and
relationship building will be completed by the project development team prior to the
appointment of the Consortium. The Consortium will conduct an assessment and
acceptance process to prepare for the successful implementation and operation of the
project, including waste management of the residuals waste plastic as described above.
Once completed, the Consortium will present a comprehensive report outlining the
engineering, procurement, implementation, government approval, licensing, and
operational plan for the pilot projects. This will include a detailed schedule of tasks,
timeframes, fund disbursement schedule, and monitoring and reporting frameworks, and
tasks to ensure that the siting, engineering design, and operation of the materials
recycling facilities incorporate climate resilience considerations. The Consortium will also
be tasked with managing the residual waste streams arising at the test facilities and
ensuring environmentally safe end-to-end management of these wastes. The
Consortium will also present a citizen engagement strategy and design for the behavioral
and supply chain research study.
(ii) Phase 2: Procurement and Implementation. The Consortium will proceed with the
procurement of necessary information, education, and communications materials and
implementation of community engagement activities. These could include community
forums, workshops, and consultation documentation. The Consortium will take
responsibility for (i) the management of the project implementation and procurement
(local, provincial, national), including in kind contributions; local administrative area closely matching the target scale
of about 3,000 households; supportive community and presence of local community organizations; accessibility and
visibility for purposes of demonstration and education during knowledge sharing activities; low income demographic;
location immediately bordering the coast or a water course flowing to the sea; presence of target sectors for plastic
waste reduction (e.g. fisheries or tourism); small vehicle access within the demonstration area and 14 tonne vehicle
access to the perimeter of the demonstration area and MRF location; 400 m2 area of available land immediately
adjacent to the trial area for MRF construction; waste water treatment plant within 50 km to allow the safe disposal
of leachate and washing water from MRF operations; and presence of environmental projects and initiatives in the
wider area allowing the project build upon activities of previous and existing projects.
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budget, providing monthly progress reports to the TA Team Leader; ; (ii) relationship
management with community, industrial, and government groups to ensure seamless
transition into the Operational Phase; and (iii) the development of baseline data for waste
collection, recycling and disposal in the target location during Phase 2 against which the
project impacts can be measured. The Consortium will also conduct the recruitment
process and management of the local project staff.
(iii) Phase 3: Operation and Monitoring. The Consortium will be responsible for the
ongoing management and operation of the pilot project in line with TA and JFPR targets.
In addition to their responsibility for ongoing compliance, budgetary management, and
effective operations of the pilot project, the Consortium will also monitor and report the
performance of the project against the baseline established in Phase 2.
(iv) Phase 4: Handover and Project Completion Reporting. The Consortium will be
responsible for the management of the pilot project from acceptance to handover for a
period of 36 months. Six (6) months prior to the termination of the project, the Consortium
will be responsible for the handover or demobilization of the project. The Consortium will
also be required to provide a full report on the performance and activities of the project
to support the TA Knowledge product requirements.
9.
The Consortium should have demonstrated experience in the effective design, implementation,
and operation of small-scale solid waste management projects and infrastructure in South East
Asia and in citizen engagement and behavioral and supply chain research studies. In the
consortiums, all associated firms/institutions should demonstrate relevant individual experience
in the assignment. The Consortium will be responsible for engaging a team of experts to deliver
the outputs, carrying out consultations, and overseeing the design, management, and
implementation of the assignment, including day-to-day technical, communication, financial, and
administrative tasks. Activities will follow the ADB guidelines for procurement and pilot project
activities. The consulting firm will engage the following key experts:
Role Degree Minimum Relevant Experience
Years
Relevant
Experience
1. Project Preferably with 10 • Experienced in all aspects of small-scale
manager and a master’s solid waste management project
ISWM degree or development, implementation and
Specialist higher in operation in Southeast Asia.
(National infrastructure • Demonstrated skills in effective
Indonesia or project relationship management and
Viet Nam) management government, stakeholder and community
and ISWM engagement.
• Successfully worked as a team leader
and project manager on similar projects in
Southeast Asia.
• Knowledge of circular plastics economy
principals and approaches.
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