I – About the organization
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a POST: Consultant – Assessment of regional capacity gaps and needs in the water sector in West Africa/Senegal
II. OBJECTIVES
2.1 General objective:
In order to assess capacity gaps and needs in the water sector in West Africa, at the regional level and through in-depth analysis in a pilot country, provide a solid analytical basis for designing targeted capacity building interventions.
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2.2 Specific objectives
Mapping existing capacities (institutional, organizational and human) in the water sector in West Africa;
Carry out an in-depth analysis of capacity needs in a selected pilot country, including consultations with national and local stakeholders;
Make concrete and prioritized recommendations for capacity-building interventions, both at the regional level and in the pilot country;
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Propose a replicable methodological framework for capacity assessment, which could be applied to other countries in the region.
III.
TÂCHES
The consultant will perform the following tasks:
At regional level:
Documentary review of strategies, policies, investment plans and previous assessments relevant to the water sector in the region;
Consultations with regional actors (ECOWAS, WAEMU, watershed authorities, professional networks, technical and financial partners);
Identify key regional and national capacity gaps and their underlying causes.
Mapping key institutions and ongoing or past capacity building initiatives (donors, technical and financial partners, regional organizations);
Evaluate existing capacity building initiatives, tools and support mechanisms.
Make concrete and prioritized recommendations for capacity-building interventions
At a pilot country level:
Selection of a pilot country based on objective criteria (scale of challenges, availability of data, institutional commitment, complementarity with other ongoing interventions);
In-depth capacity diagnosis and identification of capacity gaps at the national level;
Education / Qualifications
Consultations with sectoral ministries, service operators, local authorities, training institutions, the private sector and civil society; a participatory and gender-sensitive approach should be applied, ensuring representation of women and underrepresented groups in consultations;
Analysis of existing training and professionalization paths (training offer, adequacy to the needs of the sector);
Develop a capacity-building plan tailored to the pilot country and aligned with regional priorities. The plan should specify the actions to be undertaken, the timetable, the stakeholders and the necessary resources.
IV. DELIVERABLE
The consultant will submit the following deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Initial Report – detailing the consultant’s understanding of terms of reference, methodology, data collection tools, refined work plan and schedule.
Deliverable 2: Regional Mapping and Assessment Report
Deliverable 3: Pilot country diagnostic report (In-depth analysis of the capabilities and needs of the pilot country)
Deliverable 4: Final Report – with recommendations for regional capacity-building interventions and the pilot country capacity-building plan
Candidate profile
The consultant must have the following qualifications and experience:
Academic Qualifications
Graduate Diploma (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Water Resource Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science or other relevant field
Experience
Technical skills and experience requirements
Extensive experience (over 10 years) in the water sector, preferably with substantial experience in Africa;
Demonstrated knowledge of water governance, integrated water resource management (IWRM), water security, climate resilience and the institutional landscape of the water sector;
Proven experience working with government institutions, regional organizations, development partners and other relevant actors in the water sector;
Proven experience in developing strategies, frameworks, action plans and/or targeted capacity building interventions based on identified needs;
Excellent analytical, communication and reporting skills.
Desirable qualifications
Job overview
Strong understanding of the context of the water sector in West Africa.
Experience gained from UNESCO projects or other international organizations is an asset.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English or French is required. Proficiency in the other language is highly desirable.
VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
First 10% payment on receipt of deliverable 1
Second 40% payment on receipt of deliverable 2
3rd payment of 30% on receipt of deliverable 3
4th 20% payment on receipt of deliverable 4
VII. OTHER
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The consultant must be available to communicate regularly with the UNESCO Regional Office at Dakar.
Respect for UNESCO’s values and ethical standards is mandatory.
SKILLS – Fundamentaland managerial (M)
Communication## Responsibilities
InnovationKnowledge sharing and continuous improvementPlanning and organizationResults focused onTeamwork---
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