Terms of Reference (ToR)
For engaging a consultant to undertake a Baseline Study for
“Formalization of Plastic Recycling Value Chain by forming Recycling Business Units in Bangladesh”
| Summary of Purpose |
The purpose of the baseline study is to measure current knowledge, and level of practice towards plastic bottle collection and recycling from the households to the Recycling Business Unit (RBU)s in targeted areas covered by the project in line with the project objective, intermediate results, and indicators. Additionally, the baseline study will also enable identification and understanding of the level of plastic bottle waste generation from the communities by the informal waste pickers and bhangaris, specifically in terms of their self-practice, management system, ability to act, knowledge and awareness, and connectivity with supporting actors. |
| Scope of Work of the Consultant |
Submission of an inception report (study design), preparation, implementation, data cleaning and analysis, and reporting of the baseline study. |
| Summary of Methodology |
The study will utilize mixed method(s), employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, adapted to the local context. This will include a questionnaire-based household-level survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), In depth Interview (IDI) and Key Informant Interview (KII). |
| Audience |
Local bhangari (small, medium and big) and local recycling shops, agents, Informal Waste Pickers (IWP) (waste pickers, van drivers, feriwala/ hawkers), middleman/local supplier/local entrepreneur, recycling factories, local plastic bottle vendors, local community people & households. |
| Commissioner(s) |
Centre for Development Innovation and Practices (CDIP) and Bangladesh Petrochemical Company Limited (BPCL) |
| Reporting to |
The consultant will report to the Centre for Development Innovation and Practices (CDIP) Program Section, with attention of the Focal Person, Assistant General Manager, and Project Manager- PLEASE project. |
| Location of Project Sites |
Rupgonj, Narayangonj; Dagonbhuyan, Feni; Bangla Bazaar, Cox`s Bazar; Mijmiji, Narayangonj |
| Expected Start Date |
June 27, 2024. |
| Expected Duration |
45 calendar days (June 27 , 2024 – August 11, 2024). |
To download full ToR, Click this Link.
Application Deadline: 20 June 2024 |