Africa Region (Broad Area): Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Water Resource Development and Management for Drought Countermeasures due to Climate Change (QCBS)

This JICA consultant contract announcement concerns an Information Gathering and Verification Survey covering the broader Africa Region, focusing on water resource development and management strategies to address drought impacts exacerbated by climate change. The survey will utilize the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. Africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with drought posing a significant threat to water security, agriculture, and livelihoods across many countries. This consultancy aims to assess the current situation regarding water resources, drought risks, and existing management practices in the region. It will identify effective and sustainable approaches for water resource development (e.g., rainwater harvesting, groundwater management) and management (e.g., integrated water resource management, drought preparedness plans) that are resilient to climate change. The findings will inform JICA's future support for climate change adaptation and water security in Africa. Responses to inquiries were posted on March 30th.

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, water and sanitation and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Climate Adaptation, Water Resources and Renewable Energy. Located in Regional, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.