UN-Water ConsultantNew

Leads an assessment of water valuation in Africa and develops a regional framework for implementation. The consultancy examines policy integration, valuation methods and institutional gaps, then translates evidence into practical guidance for investment and planning. It convenes regional stakeholders to support adoption of water valuation as natural capital and accelerate progress on SDG 6.

• Assess water valuation practices and their contribution to water-use efficiency and ecosystem protection
• Review integration of water into national plans, climate policies and green-economy strategies
• Map valuation methodologies, implementation gaps and best practices across African countries
• Develop a regional water-valuation framework with methodologies and institutional arrangements
• Produce an implementation roadmap and policy recommendations
• Engage the African Union, AMCOW, regional economic communities and national ministries to validate findings

• Advanced university degree in water economics, environmental economics, water resources management, natural resource economics, climate policy, sustainable development or a related field
• Expertise in water valuation methodologies, ecosystem-services valuation, natural-capital accounting and SDG 6 implementation
• Knowledge of African policy frameworks including the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Agenda 2063
• Experience conducting regional analytical studies and developing policy frameworks
• Experience facilitating regional or continental multi-stakeholder consultations
• English proficiency

• Knowledge of French

• Water Valuation
• Natural Capital Accounting
• Water Resources Management
• Policy Analysis
• Climate Policy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Regional Research
• Sustainable Development

• Home-based consultancy for five months