Development of Business Models for the Valorization of Sanitation By-products for EMUSA (Quelimane) and SEMUSATE (Tete)

REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND WATER RESOURCES NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF WATER AND SANITATION URBAN WATER SECURITY PROJECT (UWSP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT BUSINESS MODELS OF SANITATION BY-PRODUCTS IN QUELIMANE AND TETE IDA No: IDA-E4730 Reference No: MOZ-DNAAS-UWSP/CS/27 The Government of Mozambique has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Urban Water Security Project (UWSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to recruit an Individual Consultant to undertake the assignment entitled “ Business Models for Sanitation By-Products in Quelimane and Tete ”. The objective of the assignment is to develop viable, sustainable, market-driven, and climate-resilient business models for sanitation by-products generated from fecal sludge management and wastewater treatment systems in the cities of Quelimane and Tete. The assignment aims to support resource recovery, circular economy approaches, and the operational and financial sustainability of urban sanitation services. The scope of consulting services includes: Assess the existing Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) and Wastewater Management (WWM) systems in Quelimane and Tete; Analyze the sanitation value chain and identify market opportunities for sanitation by-products; Assess technical, institutional, financial, environmental, social, and regulatory conditions affecting sanitation by-product valorization; Identify and evaluate potential sanitation by-products and end-user markets; Undertake stakeholder consultations with relevant public and private sector actors; Assess the financial and economic viability of potential business opportunities; Develop sustainable business models and implementation strategies for sanitation by-product valorization; Identify potential private sector participation and investment opportunities; and Prepare recommendations to enhance the operational and financial sustainability