Short-Term International Consultancy – Transboundary Water Management Specialist (Prespa Region, FYR Macedonia)

Job description: 

• Conduct a rapid assessment and prepare a situational analysis on the ‘state-of-play’ in terms of current water management practices in the Prespa Lakes Basin both at national and transboundary levels. It is expected that this rapid assessment would include (but not limited) to the following:
  • A rapid review of the current or recently completed efforts/projects with a particular emphasis on water management issues in the Prespa Basic
  • Progress with regard to approximation of national water related legislation in line with the WFD requirements in FYR-Macedonia and Albania
  • Progress in implementation of the WFD in Greece (especially with regard to TB Water issues in the Prespa context) highlighting lessons learnt
• Prepare a detailed Terms of Reference for the proposed PWGWM including recommendations for membership of this working group in consideration of the current situation (based on above assessment) and proposed role as identified within the project document.
• Prepare detailed implementation plan with realistic milestones and targets with the medium-term aim of reaching an agreement on targets for water management in consideration of the available financial resources and timelines within the GEF project.
• Further specify the critical role of the existing Prespa Park Coordination Committee and other key stakeholders in facilitating the process of transboundary water management.
• Provide information on additional possible financial sources that could support this process and the work of the PWGWM. 
• In consultation with UNDP, and based on available financial resources, develop a Terms of Reference for a part-time international expert that would be responsible for facilitating the functioning of the PWGWM over the time-frame of the project.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven practical experience in facilitating transboundary water management processes, preferably in the area of integrated ecosystem management and integrated water resources management
• Excellent and demonstrated communication, consultation and drafting skills
• Excellent command of English
• Higher university degree in environmental science or other related fields
• Extensive, at least 5 years, experience in integrated river basin management and sound understanding of the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.

The applicant shall provide the following information:

• An expression of interest demonstrating the relevant professional experience identified as needed above indicating consultancy fee
• An updated CV with contact details of three references

Closing date for application:

Interested applicants should submit their application on or before 09 June 2008.

View the Terms of Reference.