Project: Urban Development Technical Facility (UDTF):
This large Brussels-based technical assistance is the first-ever EU Urban Development Technical Facility that focuses on
supporting partner countries in their urban development challenges. It delivers technical assistance and policy advice to improve the quality and impact of the EU’s interventions in urban development at all levels—local, regional and general—with a focus on
Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Assignment Title:
Support to the development of Tula’s Circular Economy Eco-Park.
Activity Area O1: Dialogue, identification formulation and delivery of EU urban development related actions.
Sub-Activity
A.1.2. On demand support to implementation of projects/programmes on sustainable cities in partner countries.
A.1.5. Provision of guidance for the integration of urban development aspects in other relevant interventions (e.g. climate change, social inclusion, etc.) to Delegations and partners
A.1.6. Support policy dialogue with partner countries for the advancement of their sustainable urban development agenda.
A.2.1. Extracting knowledge from different sources and summarising for fruition by policy makers- knowledge capitalisation and generation.
Scope of work
The assignment is divided into the three activities described below, which will be carried out according to the timeline outlined in Section 4 of this ToR.
A. SWM&C system diagnostic and recommendations to strengthen key recovery value chains.
B. Facilitating SWM&C International Experiences from Europe and Latin America.
C. Recommendations for Private Sector Engagement and business models
Deliverables
The experts will develop the following deliverables, including the content of the previous tasks:
Deliverable 1. Diagnostic of SWM&C existing ecosystem
Deliverable 2. International Benchmarking with EU and LATAM experiences
Deliverable 3. Private sector engagement report
DAI
is looking to recruit:
SNKE 2. SWM&C expert with local experience
Qualifications and skills
Degree in environmental engineering, urban development, civil engineering, or similar, with excellent knowledge of SWM&C in Mexico. Knowledge of Tula and Hidalgo is an advantage.
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Excellent knowledge of the institutional landscape in Mexico.
Professional Experience
At least 10 years of general experience in the global south.
At least 3 years of professional experience in environmental affairs, and /or in urban development.
Experience with relevant stakeholders in Mexico. Experience with the local authorities or knowledge of the State of Hidalgo is an advantage.
Duration: 44 working days
Place of performance: Home based / Field missions to Tula and neighbouring municipalities, and CDMX area.
Start/ end date: 15/10/2025 - 31/03/2026
If you are interested kindly submit a CV in English, indicating field (s) of expertise and experience ASAP, but not later than
3rd of October 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
📌 UDTF SNKE 2. SWM&C expert with local experience
🏢 DAI
📍 Tuxtla Gutiérrez