Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a capacity needs assessment for three Water User Associations (WUAs) in Katavi under the IKI Katuma Project. The assessment will identify skills and knowledge gaps among WUA leaders regarding water resource management, legal compliance, and regenerative farming practices. The consultant will be responsible for: Mapping existing WUAs and evaluating their functionality. Facilitating discussions on wetland conservation and water resource management. Assessing WUA leaders’ understanding of legal water use requirements. Identifying key community influencers and barriers to wetlands conservation. Developing a capacity-building plan to enhance water use efficiency and conservation efforts. Interested consultants (individuals or firms) should submit their technical and financial proposals, along with a CV and references from at least three organizations, to eastafrica@rikolto.org by March 7, 2025, clearly mentioning the title of the survey in the subject line.
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Rikolto collaborates with diverse food system actors to address complex challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and access to healthy food for all. Conserving biodiversity, which food systems depend on, and protecting natural ecosystems that harbor biodiversity are high priorities for Rikolto. To achieve this, we work with farmers' organizations to enhance their professionalism and governance by continuously improving potential value chains. We also provide advice and training on the application, adaptation, and adoption of regenerative farming practices, build the capacity of water user associations (WUAs) to manage water resources sustainably, and train their members on water-efficient farming techniques. Our holistic approach ensures that these practices benefit people, communities, and the planet by strengthening farmers' resilience.
Rikolto in Tanzania has secured funding from GIZ to implement the Conservation of Biodiversity in Wetlands through the Integrated Water Resources Management project in collaboration with other partners. The project aims to strengthen institutions involved in water and natural resource management and improve the capacity of water users to effectively manage water resources for wetland ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation. Given Rikolto’s track record in professionalizing WUAs and training farmers on sustainable cultivation practices, GIZ has assigned Rikolto to work with water user associations along the upper Katuma River catchment to strengthen their capacity in water management and ensure compliance with water withdrawal permits.
To strengthen the WUAs effectively, Rikolto seeks a consultant to conduct a skills and knowledge gap assessment of WUA leaders on water resource management in the upper Katuma catchment. The consultant will use the iCRA approach to engage various stakeholders in the IKI Katuma catchment. This assessment will identify practical opportunities to enhance the operations of WUAs in managing water resources in the upper Katuma catchment.
The Diagnosis and Design (D&D) approach will be applied to three WUAs—Katuma, Mpanda, and Msaginya—to develop a customized capacity-building plan for WUA leaders. The plan aims to improve water management, build trust and collaboration among key water users, and enhance water use efficiency to increase the hydrological flow of the Katuma River.
The IKI Katuma project is implemented alongside the Katavi River Basin, focusing on the ecosystem of the Katuma catchment. For this assignment, the focus will be on three WUAs—Katuma, Msaginya, and Mpanda—where communities around the Katuma catchment depend on biodiversity services for their livelihoods, including farming, livestock keeping, and domestic water use.
The assignment will involve:
With support from the Rikolto East Africa technical team, experts will lead the assessment in the three WUAs. The D&D approach will be used, bringing together conservation stakeholders, farmers, livestock keepers, and domestic water users to analyze the catchment's status and design changes to improve both water management and efficient use for human activities and conservation. The experts will identify key areas where the project can invest in physical infrastructure, such as water troughs for animals, irrigation canals, demonstration plots for rice and horticultural crops, and vegetation regeneration sites. Additionally, they will design tailored training on WUA management, covering human resources, finances, water allocation, fee collection, and infrastructure maintenance. The assessment will take 16 days, with at least 4 days allocated per WUA.
The consultant(s) will be responsible for delivering the following:
Qualified candidates (individual consultants or consultancy firms) are invited to submit their Technical and Financial proposals, including the following:
Send your proposal via email to eastafrica@rikolto.org by 7th March 2025. Please ensure that the subject line of your email includes the exact title of the survey.