1. Introduction

The African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) was established to address the increasing demand in waste management from African cities and countries, in April 2017, through a joint effort of UN-Habitat with UNEP, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the City of Yokohama and representatives from 24 countries in Africa.

ACCP is a knowledge sharing, capacity development and investment promotion platform for the improved solid waste management in Africa to achieve the waste-related SDGs by 2030. The initiative started with 24 representatives from Africa in 2017 and has grown to a network of 190 cities from 47 countries in African continent (as of 01 December 2024).

One of the activities under the ACCP is promoting mutual learning among African countries through study visits within the continent, serving as part of the local training center's functions. This initiative, endorsed in previous ACCP Assemblies, also aims to empower decision-makers to implement effective and context-specific waste management solutions in their cities.

1. Expression of Interest 

Expression of Interest for ACCP member cities to participate in upcoming on-site training on controlled landfill management and mutual learning programme. 

The ACCP Secretariat invites Expressions of Interest from ACCP member cities to participate in an upcoming on-site training and mutual learning programme focused on controlled landfill management. 

The Objective of this on-site programme is to promote knowledge exchange and foster the mutual learning among the ACCP cities/ participants through local capacity building. It will focus on: 

• Effective landfill management and operations using affordable technologies, such as the Fukuoka Method.

• Policy and regulatory frameworks for solid waste management.

• Good practices for operational financing systems to enhance municipal solid waste management in member cities.

The on-site training and study visit will host approximately 15 cities, with one official representing each member city.

*Participants should have proficiency in English, as simultaneous translation will not be provided.
*Selected delegates may also be invited to contribute as lecturers during the programme.

The support provided by UN-Habitat will include:

• Travel cost (flights, VISA, daily subsistence allowance, local travel, accommodation)

• PPEs and other necessary materials for on-site training, especially at the landfill. 

Eligibility

Eligible participants for the training programme should be staff members from the waste management department of ACCP member cities who:

• Are able to actively participate in all scheduled programme agenda.

• Have proficiency in English for effective communication, as translation services will not be provided.

• Can share insights on their city’s solid waste management challenges, achievements, and ongoing initiatives.

• Are willing to collaborate and engage with other participants and delegates from ACCP member cities.

• Are committed to applying the knowledge and skills gained during the programme to benefit their waste management departments/units upon returning to their home cities.

1. Submitting Expressions of Interest

Interested parties wishing to participate in the on-site training and mutual learning exchange programme in Kenya are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) of no more than three pages. The EOI should include, but is not limited to, the following details:

i. A brief overview of the institution’s background and its interest in solid waste management.
ii. Justification for the institution’s need to participate in this on-site training and exchange programme.
iii. Reasons why the nominated representative is well-suited to participate in the programme.
iv. A description of the applicant’s contributions, both financial and in-kind (e.g., staff time, office space, equipment, or other resources), expressed in monetary terms.
v. An outline of the institution’s governance and organizational structure related to municipal solid waste management, including the qualifications and experience of key staff and the available infrastructure facilities.

1. Overall Timeframe

The programme outlined in this EOI is scheduled to commence on 24 February 2025 and be completed on 12 March 2025. 

1. Submission Requirements and Guidelines

All Expressions of Interest must be submitted in electronic format no later than 15January 2025, at 23:59 (EAT, UTC +3) to ACCP@un.org, with subject of the email “On-site programme in Kenya 2025”. 

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Please note that this EOI notice does not constitute a solicitation. UN-Habitat reserves the right to change or cancel this requirement at any time in the Expressions of Interest/or solicitation process.

Submitting a reply to an EOI does not guarantee that a Cooperation Partner will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued and only Cooperation Partners who are deemed qualified by UN-Habitat upon completion of evaluation of submission will receive the final solicitation document.