Support the review of the cost benefit analysis of waste projects eligible under the JASPERS mandate

Advisory service to EIB of cost-benefit analysis for solid waste management investment projects.

The Housing, Cities and Regions Advisory Division (“HCRADV”) is part of the EIB’s Project Directorate. Amongst various other advisory services to cities and regions supported and financed by the EIB, HCRADV encompasses the technical advisory services to projects and beneficiaries in the solid waste sector, including JASPERS Advisory. Under the JASPERS Advisory, HCRADV’s solid waste specialists support Member States with the preparation of major solid waste projects eligible for EU co-financing but also provides horizontal support to strategic planning and programming activities and on various topics of relevance to waste projects. The projects assisted by JASPERS Advisory are mostly integrated waste management projects that seek compliance with EU Directives, support the transition to a circular economy and contribute to climate action, in line with EU and national policies and ambitions (including investments in waste collection, treatment, recovery and disposal).

The main objective of this assignment is for the service provider to support JASPERS experts with the review and appraisal of documentation related to the cost benefit analysis of waste projects being prepared by EU Member States for EU co-financing.

The main purpose of the assignment is to support JASPERS in fulfilling its mandate of assisting Managing Authorities and Project Beneficiaries in EU Member States and in the candidate countries in the preparation of sound and bankable projects and bringing such projects as quickly as possible to maturity for approval of EU co-financing.

At least a Bachelor’s Degree or an academic equivalent in economics, financing or business administration.

General professional experience:

At least 10 years of professional experience in the environment sector, including waste management (minimum requirement).

Specific professional experience:

Proven knowledge of the specific requirements of Cost Benefit Analysis in the CF/ERDF program demonstrated by working experience in at least 2 CF/ERDF financed projects (minimum requirement);

Demonstrated excellent knowledge of :

• European Commission Guide to Cost-Benefit Analysis of Investment Projects for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

• European Commission Economic Appraisal Vademecum 2021-2027 - General Principles and Sector Applications

Concrete experience in the preparation of large investment projects financed by ESIF will be considered an asset.

Advanced level of English (CEFR C1, both written and spoken) (minimum requirement)

Advanced level of MS Excel;

Advanced knowledge of Greek (C1 or better);