Consultant on Water Security in the Arab Region

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to produce an analytical paper on water security across the Arab region. The assignment is remote and lasts approximately six weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an annotated outline and a first draft of the analytical paper based on ESCWA discussions.
• Provide a framing of water security in the Arab region, referencing national processes, the Arab Ministerial Water Council strategy, and global initiatives such as the Water Action Decade.
• Review the current landscape of water security in Arab countries and highlight examples of successful regional cooperation.
• Examine drivers of vulnerability and resilience, including climate change, economic development, and conflict.
• Assess national and regional enablers—innovation, finance, knowledge exchange, private‑sector engagement—and identify opportunities for cooperation.
• Deliver a final analytical paper with footnotes, complete references, and actionable recommendations.

Required profile

• Relevant academic or professional background in water resources, environmental science, climate change, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in water security analysis and policy research.
• Familiarity with the Arab region’s water challenges and regional cooperation mechanisms.
• Ability to produce high‑quality analytical reports under guidance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Short‑term consultancy with a clear deliverable set.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact regional water security agenda.