International Expert on Development of Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies

Position Title:

International Expert on Development of Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies

Organization:

Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)

Project Name:

Empowering Methane Action with WasteMAP in Central Asia’s Waste Sector

Location:

Remote with participation in national/regional events, field visits, and virtual meetings

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Payment Type:

Delivery-based

Type of Contract:

Service contract

Duration:

August 2026 – July 2027 (11 months)

Application Deadline:

July 26, 2026

1

Inception Report including methodology, workplan, data requirements and assessment framework

Inception Report including methodology, workplan, data requirements, and assessment framework

The Inception Report shall present the detailed methodological approach for the assignment, including the technical, financial, and analytical framework for developing bankable pre-feasibility studies for methane mitigation at selected landfill sites in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

The report shall include: (i) a detailed methodology describing the approach for technical, environmental, and financial assessment of methane mitigation options; (ii) a structured workplan with clear sequencing of activities, timelines, and milestones, including technical missions and coordination with national experts; (iii) a comprehensive list of data requirements and identified data sources, including national institutions, project datasets, and field data collection needs; and (iv) an assessment framework defining criteria for evaluating and prioritizing mitigation technologies, including technical feasibility, methane reduction potential, cost-effectiveness, implementation feasibility, and financial viability indicators.

The Inception Report will serve as the guiding document for implementing all subsequent tasks and ensure alignment with project objectives, national priorities, and international standards for investment-grade project preparation.

The Inception Report shall also include a responsibility matrix clarifying the inputs expected from national experts, the decision criteria for confirming priority sites, and how country proposals will be incorporated where consistent with the approved project scope

September 2026

2

Technical Missions and Site Assessment & Technology Options Report (Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan)

This deliverable includes: (i) the completion of one technical mission in Kyrgyzstan and one technical mission in Tajikistan; and (ii) the preparation of a consolidated Site Assessment and Technology Options Report covering both selected landfill sites.

The technical missions shall include field visits to selected landfill sites, consultations with relevant national and municipal authorities, landfill operators, and stakeholders, as well as validation of satellite- and WasteMAP-derived data and collection of missing technical and operational information.

For each mission, the expert shall prepare a brief mission report summarizing site observations, stakeholder consultations, key findings, data collected, and preliminary recommendations for the development of a pre-feasibility study.

Based on the missions and desk review, the expert shall prepare a consolidated Site Assessment and Technology Options Report, including detailed landfill profiles, an assessment of methane generation potential, a screening and comparative analysis of mitigation technologies, identification of preferred mitigation pathways for each site, and recommendations for further investment-grade analysis.

The report shall explicitly document how candidate sites proposed by national counterparts were screened and whether they were accepted, deferred or rejected based on project evidence and investment-readiness criteria.

November 2026

3

Draft Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies (Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan)

Draft Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies (Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan)

The consultant shall prepare two draft bankable pre-feasibility studies, one for the selected priority landfill site in Kyrgyzstan and one for the selected priority landfill site in Tajikistan.

The draft studies shall present investment-grade technical, financial, and institutional analysis of selected methane mitigation solutions, and provide a clear basis for decision-making by governments, development finance institutions, and potential private-sector investors.

Each draft pre-feasibility study shall include, at minimum:

• Executive Summary outlining key findings, recommended mitigation solution, and investment potential;

• Site Description and Baseline Assessment, including landfill characteristics, waste composition, operational practices, and methane emission baseline;

• Methane Emission Assessment based on WasteMAP outputs, satellite data, and national datasets;

• Technical Assessment of Alternative Mitigation Options, including landfill gas collection, flaring, energy recovery, composting, anaerobic digestion, landfill rehabilitation, and improved operations;

• Selection and Justification of Preferred Mitigation Option(s);

• Preliminary Engineering Concept Design for the selected mitigation solution;

• Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Estimates using internationally accepted methodologies;

• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) estimates;

• Financial and Economic Analysis, including cash flow projections, NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis;

• Assessment of Potential Revenue Streams, including energy generation, carbon markets, and climate finance mechanisms;

• Institutional and Regulatory Analysis, including permitting requirements and implementation responsibilities;

• Environmental and Social Considerations at pre-feasibility level;

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Measures (technical, financial, institutional, and operational risks);

• Financing Strategy, including identification of potential funding sources (MDBs, climate funds, blended finance, private sector participation);

• Implementation Roadmap outlining next steps toward full feasibility study and investment mobilization.

• Landfill gas generation modelling for at least 20 years, where data availability permits;

• CO2-equivalent mitigation estimates suitable for climate-finance discussions;

• Tariff, cost-recovery and PPP/implementation model analysis, where relevant;

• Stress-testing of key investment scenarios;

• Country-specific legal, permitting and regulatory alignment;

• Recommended monitoring indicators/data fields that may be integrated into WasteMAP or national monitoring systems, subject to technical feasibility and coordination with platform partners.

The draft studies will be subject to review by CAREC, national experts, and relevant stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and shall be revised accordingly prior to submission of final versions.

January 2027

4

Final Bankable Pre-feasibility Study for Kyrgyzstan

Final Bankable Pre-feasibility Study for Tajikistan 

PowerPoint presentation with key findings, main analytical results, and recommended mitigation solutions of the studies for Kyrgyzstan.

PowerPoint presentation with key findings, main analytical results, and recommended mitigation solutions of the studies for Tajikistan.

Final Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies (2 reports) and Presentation Package

Development of two Bankable Pre-feasibility Studies (one for Tajikistan, one for Kyrgyzstan) including:

• Executive Summary;

• Site Description and Baseline Assessment;

• Methane Emission Assessment;

• Technology Options Analysis;

• Recommended Mitigation Solution;

• CAPEX and OPEX Estimates;

• Financial and Economic Analysis;

• Risk Assessment;

• Implementation Roadmap;

• Financing and Investment Strategy;

• Environmental and Social Considerations;

• Conclusions and Recommendations.

The expert shall ensure that the final pre-feasibility studies are structured and prepared in a format suitable for submission to international development finance institutions and climate finance mechanisms, including, but not limited to, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the Global Methane Hub, and relevant Public-Private Partnership platforms.

The final studies shall be prepared in a replicable structure that CAREC and national counterparts may use as a template for future landfill methane investment concepts, without creating an additional standalone deliverable beyond the two required studies and presentations.

The expert may be requested to support presentation or communication of the study findings to potential financing entities.

The expert shall prepare a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the key findings, main analytical results, and recommended mitigation solutions of the studies for each country. The presentation shall be suitable for high-level stakeholder and investment discussions and shall clearly highlight the key technical, financial, and implementation aspects of the proposed projects.

The expert shall be required to participate in and present the results of the assignment at the In-Person Stakeholder Validation Workshop (final project conference). This includes presenting the key findings, conclusions, and proposed mitigation and investment solutions to national stakeholders, project partners, and relevant government representatives, as well as actively contributing to discussions and the validation process of the final deliverables. Participation in this workshop shall be considered an integral and mandatory part of the assignment.

March 2027

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in environmental engineering, civil engineering, energy systems, climate change, environmental economics, infrastructure finance, or a closely related field.

• Additional certification or training in project finance, infrastructure investment, carbon finance, or climate mitigation technologies is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental infrastructure development, waste management, landfill gas projects, climate mitigation projects, or related fields;

• Proven experience in development of bankable pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for infrastructure projects (waste management, energy, or environmental sectors);

• Demonstrated experience in technical and financial assessment of methane mitigation technologies, including landfill gas capture, flaring, energy recovery, composting, or anaerobic digestion;

• Experience working with or preparing studies for international development finance institutions (e.g., World Bank, Asian Development Bank, EBRD, Green Climate Fund) is highly desirable;

• Experience with GCF/GEF, carbon finance, methane-reduction crediting or emissions verification methodologies is an advantage;

• Demonstrated experience in Central Asia or comparable developing-country contexts, including coordination with local technical experts, is strongly preferred;

• Experience in project finance, cost-benefit analysis, and investment appraisal (NPV (Net Present Value), IRR (Internal Rate of Return), payback analysis);

• Experience working in Central Asia or similar developing country contexts is an asset;

• Experience working with national governments and multidisciplinary project teams is required.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of landfill gas generation, methane emissions modeling, and mitigation technologies;

• Proven ability to develop conceptual engineering designs and investment-grade technical solutions;

• Strong understanding of infrastructure project structuring and bankability requirements;

• Knowledge of climate finance mechanisms, carbon markets, and blended finance instruments;

• Familiarity with GCF/GEF investment-preparation requirements, MDB environmental and social safeguards, PPP structuring and landfill-gas modelling over long-term horizons;

• Familiarity with IPCC methodologies and waste-sector emissions accounting frameworks;

• Ability to integrate satellite data, GIS outputs, and monitoring tools (e.g., WasteMAP) into project analysis;

• Ability to translate technical assessments into investment-ready recommendations.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, engineering, and financial modeling skills;

• Strong report writing skills in English, with ability to produce high-quality investment-grade documentation;

• Strong ability to design and evaluate infrastructure investment projects;

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills in multicultural environments;

• Ability to coordinate effectively with national experts and government counterparts;

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Languages

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory;

• Knowledge of Russian is an advantage but not required;

• Knowledge of languages of Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan is not required but considered an asset for field engagement.