Lead Author on Water Resources - Kuwait State of Environment Report
Draft the Water Resources chapter for Kuwait's State of Environment Report
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Overview
Draft the Water Resources chapter for Kuwait's State of Environment Report
You have:
- Master’s (or higher) in Environmental Sciences or fields related to Water Resources Management or equivalent is required.
- At least 10 years of proven experience in Water Resources Management and environmental assessment is required.
- Familiarity with the Integrated Environmental Assessment (IEA) methodology and DPSIR framework is required.
- Strong research and excellent technical writing skills in Arabic are required.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required; proficiency in English is preferred.
- Knowledge of the Kuwait context is preferable.
Result of Service Final text of the chapter as a Word document (30-40 pages), including raw data, figures, photo captions, credit information, etc.
Work Location Kuwait
Expected duration 5 months
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Organizational Setting, Purpose and Objective:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for West Asia delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and sustainable development objectives. State of the environment reporting (SOER) represents an instrumental way of developing and communicating environmental information to decision makers. SOER can also provide an early warning of emerging environmental problems (Emerging Issues); and identify knowledge and information deficiencies impeding the understanding and interpretation of environmental conditions and trends. In this context, the Kuwait Environment Public Authority (KEPA) recognized the importance of developing a state of environment report which will be an important pillar for setting a baseline for all future environmental policies and strategies in Kuwait. Building on a long-lasting relationship between UNEP and KEPA, both partners are collaborating to produce the first State of Environment Report using the methodology adopted by UNEP known as the Integrated Environmental Assessment and the Drivers-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework. The report will include five priority themes: Air, Biodiversity, Coastal and Marine, Water Resources; and Land and Soil. Each theme will be addressed using the DPSIR framework in a separate chapter led by a leading author with contributions from experts who will be nominated by KEPA. The lead author will be responsible for drafting the whole chapter. The objective of the consultancy is to recruit a Lead Author for the Water Resources Chapter which is expected to be 30-40 pages and covering the following items: 1. Main Messages 2. Pressures, including but not limited to: Overall aridity conditions (water scarcity); Accelerating water demands in all sectors (municipal, agricultural and industrial); Inefficiency in water supply (physical leakage from network) and climate change impacts on increasing demands 3. State Natural water resources and Provision of water supply and sanitation services. 4. Impacts Loss of strategic groundwater reserves; Increasing financial costs of water supply and burden on fiscal budget due to high subsidies; untreated wastewater discharge to the coastal and marine environment. 5. Response National policies to sustainable management of water resources in Kuwait. 6. References The Consultant will report to the Science Programme Coordinator at UNEP West Asia Office.
2. Duties and Responsibilities :
Under the direct supervision of the Science Regional Coordinator in UNEP West Asia Office, the Lead Author will take the overall responsibility for drafting the Water Resources Chapter to given deadlines and according to the agreed outline and UNEP’s referencing and style guide. It is anticipated that the Lead Author will ensure that each chapter follows the DPSIR Framework. In addition, once the draft chapters are developed and endorsed by the chief editor, the whole draft report will be submitted to different stakeholders to review and validate the information provided in each chapter. As such, the second part of this consultancy will be dedicated to revise the chapters to accommodate the comments once received. The Consultant will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties & responsibilities: - Take the overall responsibility for drafting the Chapter to given deadlines and according to the agreed outline and UNEP’s referencing and style guide; - Actively participate in project meetings and workshops and work closely with the UNEP’s Science Regional Coordinator to provide oversight of the chapter; - Gather and analyze update and relevant information, knowledge and data required for the chapter (UNEP & KEPA will provide additional support to collect data and information once gaps are clearly identified by the consultant); - Apply the DPSIR framework to the analysis of issues, trends and recommendations for actions; - Ensure that manuscript is completed to a high standard, and delivered to UNEP West Asia Office in a timely manner and conform to the UNEP’s guidelines for scientific credibility; - Develop text that is scientifically, technically and socio-economically sound incorporating contributions by the Contributing Authors; - Ensure that any crosscutting scientific or technical issues, which may involve several chapters are addressed in a complete and coherent manner; - Take responsibility for referring any scientific credibility issues such as uncertainties and use of grey literature to UNEP’s Science Regional Coordinator; and - Ensure that all review comments are dealt with according to
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Master’s (or higher) in Environmental Sciences or fields related to Water Resources Management or equivalent is required. Experience: - At least 10 years of proven experience in Water Resources Management, environmental assessment; and familiarity with the Integrated Environmental Assessment (IEA) methodology and DPSIR framework is required - Previous working experience with recent Global Environment Outlooks (GEO) is an asset; - Knowledge of the Kuwait context is preferable. Strong research and excellent technical writing skills in Arabic are required Language: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required, proficiency in English is preferred.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a significant project you have led in Water Resources Management? | To assess your leadership experience and project management skills. | Highlight the project details, your role, and the outcomes achieved. |
| What methodologies do you follow during environmental assessments? | To understand your approach and familiarity with various assessment methodologies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure scientific credibility in your reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you had to engage multiple stakeholders in a project. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in managing water resources in previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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