National Expert to support MED POL in the implementation of desalination guidelines in Libya (NO-A)

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 22 Jun 2026 7 days left

Overview

Support MED POL in implementing desalination guidelines in Libya by guiding national authorities towards sustainable and innovative practices with a lower carbon footprint.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare a detailed work plan and timetable.
  • Propose selection of at least two and up to five desalination plants in Libya for assessment and obtain national authority agreement.
  • Prepare and submit a detailed annotated outline of the Assessment Report.
  • Prepare a minimum two-page technical description for each selected desalination plant.
  • Conduct an analysis of national legislation governing desalination in Libya.
  • Assess pollution loads for selected desalination plants, including brine and chemical discharges, and conduct gap analyses.
  • Prepare the first draft of the Assessment Report.
  • Prepare case studies and presentation materials for a regional meeting.
  • Revise the Assessment Report based on feedback.
  • Finalize and submit the Assessment Report.
  • Prepare a final progress report including deliverables.
Required Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in water treatment sector, drinking water management, and international policies, or regulatory frameworks, or sustainable desalination policies are required.

Qualifications

• First level degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, mechanical engineering, or other related discipline is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency (written and oral) in English is required; • Fluency in Arabic is required;
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of desalination treatment technologies is desirable;
Contract Duration
10 months
Work Modality
Home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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