Water Resources Management Expert (K11) – Jordan Water Sector - National
Technical Assistant Staff. Management Firm for the Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project
Description du poste
Job Opportunity: Water Resources Management
Expert (K11) – Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project
Location: Amman, Jordan
Contract Duration: 24 expert.months
(Part-time, 50%) over 48 calendars months
Expected Starting Date: After July
2025 (likely October 2025)
Type of Contract: National Technical Assistance Consultant
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Project Context
Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. The Jordan Water
Sector Efficiency Project (JWSEP), co-financed by the World Bank, the Agence
Française de Développement (AFD), and the Global Concessional Financing
Facility (GCFF), aims to strengthen the sustainability, efficiency, and
resilience of the country’s water services. The project is being implemented by
the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation
(MWI) between 2023 and 2028, with a total financing envelope of USD 300
million.
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Position Summary
We are hiring a Water Resources Management Expert (Key Expert 11) to support
the integration of drought resilience and water resource planning into project
implementation.
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Key Responsibilities
• Advise on water allocation, drought management, and climate adaptation
• Support water utilities and WAJ in water resource planning
• Ensure integration of best practices into technical studies and plans
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Working Conditions
• Duty station: Amman, with field travel as required
• Full-time presence expected throughout the project duration
• Consultant will be engaged through a consulting firm under a services
contract
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
1. An up-to-date CV highlighting the key requirements
2. Their availability date
3. Their expected remuneration (USD/workingdays)
Qualification
B.Sc. degree or equivalent in engineering related to water resource management is required.
At least 15 years of experience in providing consultancy services, including managing water sector projects related to water resources management – drought management, climate change is required.
Proven in-depth knowledge and experience of international best practice in all aspects of water resource management.
Proficiency in the English language.