Engagement of an individual consultant to provide technical expert services for Water resource Management

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)   UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM (SRWSSP) PHASE II   Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Engagement of an Individual Consultant to Provide Technical Expert Services in Water Resources Management   Reference No. TZ-MOWEM-548703-CS-INDV   The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through the United Republic of Tanzania, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (SRWSSP) Phase II and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.   Objective of the Assignment The overall objective of this assignment is to provide sustained technical support to the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals in strengthening water resources management systems in Zanzibar.   Specifically, the assignment aims to: Improve understanding of water resources availability and utilization Strengthen monitoring, data management, and decision-making systems Promote sustainable and equitable allocation of water resources Enhance climate resilience and environmental protection Strengthen institutional capacity for effective water governance The outputs of this assignment will be used to inform Future water resources and WASH investments in Zanzibar; strengthening of regulatory and abstraction control mechanisms; climate and drought preparedness planning; and coordination with development partners and the private sector, including utilities and major water users. Success of the assignment will be measured by improved availability of water resources information; informed and enhanced decisionmaking on water resources allocation, planning, abstraction and protection; strengthened institutional capacity and well-aligned practices; and increased readiness to manage climate and drought risks in water resources management.   Specific Tasks of the