Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), in partnership with GIZ, is calling for expert individual consultants and consulting firms to support the GreenShift Program’s Growth Acceleration and Funding Track. Selected advisors will provide technical guidance to established green scale-ups in Egypt, helping them validate investment plans and optimize operations.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Call for Consultants (Individuals and Firms)
- For: Egyptian Consultants with 15+ years of experience
- Target: 11–12 established green scale-ups in waste management and eco-sectors
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Cairo time
- Engagement Period: January 20, 2026 – April 20, 2026
- Location: Primarily Greater Cairo (In-person) with potential field visits
Call for Consultants Overview
The GreenShift Growth program is designed to support 11–12 established green scale-ups operating in sectors such as solid waste management, agri-waste utilization, sustainable fashion, and recycling. The program provides these scale-ups with up to EGP 5,000,000 in non-equity funding to expand capacity and improve resource efficiency.
To ensure this funding is used effectively, NM seeks highly qualified consultants to deliver rigorous, evidence-driven technical advisory services. Consultants will work closely with the NM team to validate investment plans, ensuring proposed assets are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s growth stage.
Scope of Work
Consultants will be expected to combine desk reviews, field visits, and technical analysis to deliver the following:
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Conduct structured interviews and operational reviews to identify critical bottlenecks in production, supply chain, and environmental performance.
- Investment & Asset Plan Validation: Assess the scale-ups’ plans for the EGP 5M funding allocation, reviewing procurement lists and technical specifications for machinery and technology.
- Tailored Technical Consultations: Design and deliver practical advisory sessions to address identified gaps and support implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Only Egyptian applicants are eligible.
- Individual Consultants: Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in relevant areas such as the green economy, circular economy, waste management, or industrial production.
- Consulting Firms: Must possess a multidisciplinary team with technical, operational, and environmental expertise, along with a demonstrated track record in industrial or scale-up assignments.
- Expertise: Strong analytical skills and subject-matter expertise in production and operations are preferred.
Key Dates and Schedule
- Start of Engagement: January 20, 2026
- Completion of Assessments: February 20, 2026 (Needs and Asset Assessments)
- Delivery of Consultations: February 20 – April 20, 2026
- Final Report Submission: April 20, 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM Cairo time. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Required Documents:
- Individuals: CV, technical proposal, financial proposal (day rate), and examples of previous similar assignments.
- Firms: Company profile, technical proposal (team structure/methodology), financial proposal, and evidence of similar assignments.
Application Links:
- Individual Consultants: Apply Here
- Consulting Firms: Apply Here
About Nahdet El Mahrousa
Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM) is the first incubator for early-stage social enterprises in Egypt and the Middle East. Since 2003, they have supported innovators solving social and environmental challenges. This specific call is part of the GreenShift Program, implemented in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to support climate-aligned businesses.
Learn More: Nahdet El Mahrousa
