About Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asiais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Lebanon, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Groundwater Expert in Morocco
• Grade:CON
• Location:Beirut, Lebanon
• Department:Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Masters degree or equivalent in water resources management, natural resources management, agriculture or related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 7 years of experience in the areas of water resources management, including at least 2 years of experience working on groundwater, agriculture and climate change issues is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience organizing consultations and working with local stakeholder groups is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working or conducting research is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.
• Language: For this position, fluency in Arabic and French is required; knowledge of English is required.
• Language: Note: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and Knowledge of equals a rating of confident in two of the four areas..

Skills

• Provide technical support on data collection related to the selected aquifer in Morocco and ensure accessibility of information for decision-makers and water users;
• Logistical support for organization of Inception Meeting and training on the methodology for participatory assessment of groundwater governance regimes;
• Prepare a summary of discussions from the Inception Meeting. 2- Support national groundwater governance assessment on selected aquifer:
• Assist national team in conducting a comprehensive assessment of groundwater governance of selected aquifer in Morocco addressing the dimensions of the groundwater governance assessment tool;
• Support national dialogue through an inclusive participatory approach;
• Identify challenges in completing assessment and relevant knowledge and data gaps. Provide recommendations;
• Based on input from the national team, prepare a groundwater governance assessment report addressing all governance dimensions of the toolkit;
• Identification of pathways/customized solutions to ensure sustainable management of groundwater and strengthen groundwater governance;
• Support development of groundwater governance guidelines through consultation with national team and provide draft recommendations. 3- Prepare media content for social media outreach, ensuring wider visibility for consultations, reports, and key milestones in Morocco
• Submit media content in Arabic and French for proposed posting on ESCWA social media channels and WSI project site.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply