Water Resources Specialist

The specific objectives of the assignment are as follows: Perform a national climate change analysis to quantify the frequency and magnitude of climatic stressors and hazards in Madagascar, using at least two climate projection scenarios over different time horizons, drawing on insights from global models and indicators. Conduct climate risks screening for infrastructure systems, water resources, agriculture, urban areas, fisheries, and tourism. This will include evaluating the cross-cutting expected impacts of climate change to quantify sectorial shifts and disruptions susceptible to result from future climatic conditions. The assessment will consider both direct sectoral impacts (e.g., capital losses) and indirect macroeconomic effects (e.g., GDP losses due to sectoral disruptions). This climate risks screening can build upon existing studies, open data sources, and benchmarking of existing reports to identify key drivers and locations of risk, which could result in macro-critical impacts in the medium and long term and will support the identification and prioritization of adaptation needs. Develop a prioritized pipeline of adaptation investments, categorized by financier type (e.g., public, private, blended, PPPs, etc.) and supported by investor briefs for individual projects, that address the primary sectoral risks identified in the climate risk screening. The prioritization of the pipeline will be based on: (a) climate risk screening; (b) various strategic and planning documents, such as the NDC, NAP, CCDR; and (c) consultations with stakeholders.

At least 5 years of experience in conducting Climate Risk Assessments on water resources and Policy Analysis for Water Resources. Experience in conducting ecosystems, integrated water and environmental resources assessment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development challenges is desirable. Experience in strategies related to climate adaptation and resilience in blue economy sectors will be considered an advantage.