Overview
The consultant will support the implementation of a project focused on wastewater pollution reduction, ecosystem protection, and climate resilience for post-disaster recovery in Mozambique.
Key Responsibilities
- - Conduct a comprehensive baseline assessment of existing wastewater management systems.
- - Perform stakeholder mapping and develop a stakeholder engagement plan.
- - Assess capacity gaps and risks related to wastewater pollution.
- - Prepare and submit a consolidated baseline assessment report.
- - Design, organize, and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation workshops.
- - Draft and finalize an actionable wastewater solutions pathway document.
- - Conduct a donor mapping and analysis.
- - Develop and deliver capacity development training on preparing fundable project proposals.
- - Prepare and finalize at least one submission-ready project proposal.
- - Support coordination with UNEP and MAAP and integrate feedback into deliverables.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in wastewater management and pollution prevention and reduction, including decentralized wastewater management systems is required.
- Demonstrated experience in circular wastewater management systems, including energy and nutrient recovery as well as safe wastewater reuse is desirable.
- Good understanding of country and region-specific challenges on wastewater management is desirable.
- Experience in capacity development on wastewater management and protection of freshwater and coastal ecosystems in Africa is desirable.
- Experience in supporting green recovery in a post-disaster context is desirable and experience working with governments, intergovernmental organizations, or UN agencies is an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental, Civil, Water Engineering, Environmental Management, or in a closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
