Consultant/e international/e, révision de la Stratégie nationale de gestion des infrastructures d'eau potable en milieu rural en Côte d'Ivoire, WASH, Abidjan 8 mois teletravail+deplacements 596540
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it's a vocation.
Job Purpose
The consultant will be responsible for reviewing and revising the National Strategy for the Management of Rural Drinking Water Infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire. This role involves working under the contractual supervision of the UNICEF WASH Programme Chief and the technical supervision of the Directorate of Rural Hydraulics (DHR) of MINHAS. The primary objective is to ensure the strategy is robust, effective, and aligned with national development goals and international best practices in the WASH sector. The consultant will contribute to improving access to safe and sustainable drinking water for rural populations in Côte d'Ivoire, a critical component of child well-being and development.
Responsibilities
Under the contractual supervision of the UNICEF WASH Programme Chief and the technical supervision of the Directorate of Rural Hydraulics (DHR) of MINHAS, the consultant will undertake various missions related to the review and revision of the National Strategy for the Management of Rural Drinking Water Infrastructure. This includes conducting a thorough analysis of the current strategy, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The consultant will facilitate multi-stakeholder processes, including steering committees and technical secretariats, to gather input and build consensus. They will be responsible for drafting and synthesizing strategic documents, ensuring high-level quality and adherence to tight deadlines. The role also involves assessing rural water management models, their financing, and tariff structures, as well as understanding decentralization and the division of roles between state, agencies, and local authorities in water services. Experience in leading or revising sectoral water policies or WASH strategies, particularly in francophone sub-Saharan Africa, is crucial. Collaboration with UN agencies or development partners in the WASH sector is desirable.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of professional experience in the management, maintenance, or sustainability of rural drinking water services, or in the development and revision of water and sanitation sector policies and strategies.
Skills
Water engineering, Development economics, Public policy, Public services management, Rural water management models, Financing and tariff structures, Decentralization, Multi-stakeholder process facilitation, Mediation and consensus building, Strategic document drafting, Synthesis, WASH sector analysis