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The overall objective (Impact) of this action is to help the four selected municipalities, one in each of the following provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to transition toward inclusive, low-carbon and climate-resilient service delivery systems that improve equitable access to essential services, create green livelihood opportunities, and contribute to South Africa’s just transition and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The specific objectives of this contract are as follows:

1. To enhance the performance/effectiveness and resilience of municipalities

→ Outcome: Improved performing and resilient municipalities.

2. To facilitate green investments in municipalities

→ Outcome: The technical assistance team will facilitate municipal-level green investments by aiming at developing four (4) bankable, pipeline-ready project concepts—covering water, energy, waste management, and sanitation. One of each kind in each municipality.

3. To increase inclusive and gender-sensitive resilience and response capacity to Climate Change enhanced by community civic engagement and awareness on green social and economic benefits and opportunities.

→ Outcome: Each project will be developed in alignment with principles of good governance and will incorporate digital solutions and gender responsive approaches that are inclusive of Civil society, knowledge sharing throughout the design and implementation planning.

Qualifications

Qualifications and skills:

• Educational Qualification required: Master’s degree in engineering, or related fields.
• A bachelor’s degree with an additional 5-year general professional work experience may replace the Master’s degree.
• Proven knowledge of South Africa Local Government sector and Environmental Affairs legislations.
• Fluency in English.
• An accredited certificate in project management would be advantageous.

General professional experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of general professional experience, acquired after the qualification, in Urban planning and similar fields.
• At least 2 Team Leader experiences of a minimum duration of one year, in EU funded projects or in international development partner financed projects.

Specific professional experience:

• At least 6 years’ experience in strategic planning and/or financing for municipalities in middle income countries3 that are similar to South Africa.
• Proven experience in public sector management in a management position would be considered an advantage.