Water Specialist, NPSA 11

Tripoli

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Tripoli
Grade: Mid level - NPSA-11, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Water Resource Management
Closing Date: 2023-05-25

Background

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UNDP Libya is responding to the current context in Libya by formulating and implementing projects that help stabilize the country and instill trust and confidence amongst communities, and between communities and the government. The Country Office (CO) has made strong commitments to its Libyan counterparts, international partners and citizens to help restore and improve public services; enhance the effectiveness and reach of existing public institutions; expand civic engagement and participation in political and development processes; increase economic opportunities in a more diversified economy; strengthen social cohesion, support elections, reconciliation and political dialogue initiatives; and contribute to stability throughout the country to ensure development gains.

As part of the new UNDP Country Programme 2023-2025, UNDP plans to support Libyan institutions in improving water security, while promoting efficient use of water resources at the grass-roots level through advocacy, technical and advisory services, capacity building and implementation support for high priority projects. UNDP Libya is reinforcing its Energy and Environment team by recruiting a Senior Water Sector Specialist, who will lead UNDP’s work on water security sector advisory, technical assistance, programme design and implementation issues.

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work

1. Policy and Advisory Services

Strategic analysis and advisory services to improve the governance, performance and sustainability of the Libyan Water Sector, while working closely with the Libyan water sector stakeholders.
Preparation and implementation of the National Survey of Community Water Stress includes water supply plan to cities and residential communities, which will assist UNDP and other UN agencies in prioritizing and tailoring programmatic interventions in support to the related national counterparts
Preparation of necessary legislation and laws for the water sector in Libya. This includes proposing an authority to regulate the water sector (Regulator), its duties, organizational structure, and regulations.
Contribute to the Water Sector Working Group, while supporting the related national counterparts in the development and implementation of Libyan National Water Strategy.
Produce an assessment of the status of National Water Plans and the institutional capacity of Libyan institutions to carry out these plans.
Provide need-based analysis and advisory support to UNDP and stakeholders

2. Programme Development

Stakeholder mapping and sector assessment to identify /validate priority areas of work for UNDP’s water sector strategy and programme for Libya
Formulate UNDP project strategy and document for water security programme for Libya in consultation with UNDP and stakeholders
Develop result-based management framework for the project
Prepare budget, human resources and procurement plan for the project in consultation with UNDP programme and operations teams.

3. Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Support UNDP’s representation in various forums, workshops and conferences
Establish and maintain proper coordination with the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG), Man-Made River Authority, National Desertification Committee, and other relevant partners.
Coordination with multilateral and bilateral development partners, private sector and civil society organisations
Mobilize resources for the project through government cost-sharing, third party (donor) cost sharing, global vertical funds, and private sector organisations
Coordinate with the UN and other stakeholders on implementation plans. Other related activities and deliverables as assigned

4. Project Management/Implementation

Develop project annual work plans, budgets, procurement and recruitment plans in consultation with UNDP programme and operations teams
Develop terms of reference and tender documents for procurement of goods, services and works required for the delivery of project results
Establish a robust oversight, monitoring and evaluation system for the project
Ensure compliance with UNDP programme and operations policies and procedures

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Water resource management	Technical	Experience of water sector policy and programming
Policy advisory services	Cross-Functional	Experience of providing policy analysis and advisory services
Project design and implementation	Cross-Functional	Experience of designing and managing project implementation

Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent will be reporting to UNDP Team Leader for Energy and Environment, while working in close coordination with UNDP programme and operations teams.

Travel:

The incumbent will be based at UNDP Office in Tripoli. UNDP will cover the expenses associated with mission travels for meetings, workshop etc. inside and outside the country.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education	Minimum of Master’s degree in engineering, or related discipline or a first-level university degree in the above areas with 9 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Min. years of relevant Work experience	7 years with master’s or 9 years with first degree of prior working experience in the civil works in Libya, preferably in the water sector
Required skills and competencies	Experience of working with senior government counterparts and officials Experience of managing partnerships with private sector and/or civil society organizations Proven prior success working and coordinating with bilateral and multinational development institutions. Experience of managing/overseeing water sector infrastructure projects
Desired additional skills and competencies	Working experience with Libyan water authorities Previous work experience in the water sector including : specialized in the study and design of water supply systems and tanks, water treatment plants
Required Language(s) (at working level)	Fluent in Arabic and English
Professional Certificates	Not applicable

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