General Information

Name of host institution: National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA)

Address of host institution: Dar-ul-Aman Road, Sanatorium, Kabul City, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NAWAR) formerly known as the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) was established in early 2020 based on presidential decree whose mandate is to manage and control water resources, establish and improve water resources infrastructures, provide maintenance and service to existing water resources structures in the country.
In accordance with the Water Law, NWARA is responsible for the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), feasibility studies, technical surveys, design, supervision and construction of all hydraulic structures including dams, main canals, intakes, drains, canal linings and rivers embankments across the country. At the same time, using the principles of IWRM, the establishment of water resources management institutions and geographical divisions of the country into five (5) main River Basins (RBs) and 35 sub RBs, maintenance of new structures and facilities including traditional systems, are the main tasks of this authority.

Vision:

Water resources are developed and managed through the IWRM approach in the country in such a way that sustainable economic and social development is achieved through continuous use of water resources, improved living standards, reduced poverty and safe water for present and future generations of the country is guaranteed.

Mission:

• Leading the water sector of the country.
• Establishment of general policies and determination of strategic axes.
• Develop and establish laws and regulations about water resources management.
• Design and implement national programs for the development and management of water resources.

Position Information

Title of Position: Transboundary Water Expert

Organizational unit/ Department: General Directorate of Water Management

Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are:

• Tools for Transboundary water negotiation
• Assessment of International Waters laws and Conventions
• Assessment of International transboundary waters treaties and commissions and their applicability for Afghanistan context
• Defining the role of other stakeholders (Universities, Research Institutes and NGOs) in Transboundary Water cooperation
• Inclusion of Women and youth in Transboundary Water cooperation.

Output/Deliverables

• Develop a framework for Transboundary Water negotiation
• Develop benefits /costs sharing mechanism for transboundary Waters
• Develop a Policy for inclusion of other stakeholders (Research institutes, universities, NGOs).
• Mechanism for active participation of Women and youth in Transboundary Water Cooperation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Responsible for the interpretation and review of international laws and convention
• Consulate with relevant organization for creation of negotiation tools
• Consulate with Women, youth activists about their role in transboundary cooperation
• Close cooperation with research institutes, universities and NGOs
• Analyse the benefit / cost sharing mechanism for cooperation on transboundary waters
• Propose capacity building programs/initiatives for the staff of the directorate.
• Any other task assigned by the Water Allocation Director.

Competencies

a. Behavioral

• Problem solving.
• Able to Communicate effectively.
• Responding sensitivity.
• Decision-Maker.
• Creative thinking.

b. Technical

• Training and Development.
• Data Management and analysis.
• Analytical thinking.

Education and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Security, Water Governance, Hydro – Diplomacy and Environmental politics or economics. A PhD degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transboundary water negotiations and cooperation
• Knowledge of GIS is required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.