Deadline: 28 September 2016
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan is seeking proposals for implementing the Technical Capacity Building component of the Programme on “Sustainable Management of Water Resources in rural areas in Uzbekistan” which will focus on building capacities in water efficiency in rural areas with special emphasis on water use in agriculture.
The project aims at strengthening institutional frameworks and technical capacities for water management at basin, water consumers’ association and farm levels while increasing the awareness on effective rational water use.
The program will identify and recommend improvements to education and outreach for water sector professionals and technicians, stronger water sector research and development programs and upgraded educational facilities with equipment for, college/lyceum and universities.
Scope of Work
- Baseline assessment of existing and past training modules and tools, fine-tuning and compilation into one single package as well as curriculum of educational institutions
- Capacity and needs assessment of institutions responsible for training provision
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant may be an individual, firm, institute, or NGO in which the lead person will have at least a Master’s degree in water management and education or professional experience that is equal to a Master’s degree.
- The applicant must have at least 3 years’ experience at conducting the baseline assessment.
- The applicant must have, or have access to, expertise in design of school, college/lyceum and university curricula.
- Developing a team with excellent communications skills, good analytical skills and specific professional skills sufficient to develop a capacity building program is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
- The applicant must have on staff, or can access, qualified expertise to assess adequacy of data of different types for the purpose of the agency and to make recommendations on changes and/or improvements that are needed
- The applicant will have demonstrated leadership skills in multi-disciplinary projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and career experience in Uzbekistan. Knowledge of environmental organizations and NGOs is essential.
- Professional experience of personnel’s in the area of specialization or relevant experience in similar activities is needed;
- The team shall submit and communicate in Russian and English languages.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Sustainable Management of Water Resources.