Building National Waste Sector Capabilities: MWAN ICDS Framework

The Challenge

Saudi Arabia’s national waste management sector required a unified capability development system to professionalize the workforce, align roles, and support future regulatory and operational demands.

Our Approach

• Designed the Integrated Capability Development System (ICDS) comprising job families, roles, and progression rules.
• Developed a comprehensive competency model including functional, technical, and behavioral competencies.
• Structured career pathways from entry to expert levels.
• Created standardized assessment tools: competency evaluation rubrics, proficiency scales, and performance integration.
• Aligned training recommendations and L&D programs to the new framework.

Results & Impact

• Nationally harmonized capability framework for 12 job families.
• 96 mapped competencies with clear behavioral indicators.
• 6 career pathways formalized, enabling sector-wide mobility.
• Evaluation system adopted as the standard for MWAN-led institutions.