Consultant- Regional Capacity Gaps and Needs Assessment in the Water Sector in West Africa
UNESCO · Dakar, Senegal · Apply by November 11, 2026
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Consultant- Regional Capacity Gaps and Needs Assessment in the Water Sector in West Africa JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Consultant Contract Level : Level 3 - Senior Hiring Unit : Sciences Sector (SCS) Duty Station : Dakar Work location : Remote Duration of contract : 4 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC±0 (UTC) Time) : 21/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismI. CONTEXT West Africa faces increasingly complex and interconnected water security challenges driven by climate variability and change, rapid urbanization, population growth, ecosystem degradation, groundwater depletion, deteriorating water quality, and the increasing frequency and intensity of floods and droughts. These pressures are placing growing demands on water resources and highlighting the need for more integrated, resilient, and science-based approaches to water resources management. At the same time, regional policy frameworks developed by ECOWAS, UEMOA, river basin organizations, and other regional institutions, together with national water policies and strategies, establish ambitious objectives…