TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A JOINT BASIN SURVEY COORDINATOR IN THE TRANSBOUNDARY INCOMATI AND MAPUTO RIVER BASINS
Project Name: Strengthening Integrated Transboundary Management of the Incomati and Maputo River Basins
Financing Agency: Global Environment Facility (GEF)
GEF Implementing Agency: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP Executing Agency: Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA)
Client/Project Responsible Party: Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM)
Location: The Incomati and Maputo River Basins in Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa
Assignment Tenure: 18 Months (1.5 years)
1. BACKGROUND
The Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) is a transboundary river basin organization operating in the Incomati and Maputo basins. INMACOM was officially established on the 18th November, 2021. Prior to that, INMACOM existed as the Tripartite Permanent Technical Committee (TPTC) which was established in 1983. The formation of INMACOM as a RBO is aligned to SADC principles on the management of shared transboundary water resources.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/Global Environment Facility (GEF) project, "Strengthening Integrated Transboundary Management of the Incomati and Maputo River Basins," seeks to advance integrated source-to-sea management across the Incomati and Maputo River Basins, the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area, and adjacent coastal zones. The project aims to ensure environmental security while supporting inclusive and sustainable livelihoods, spanning the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Republic of Mozambique, and the Republic of South Africa.
2. OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTANCY
The objective of this assignment is to consolidate the existing available information and seek specialist inputs to identify the capacity needs of the three member states of the Inco-Maputo River Basins to undertake joint environmental water management practices in terms of river health indicators, and aquatic ecosystem classification methodologies[ , and to coordinate the design and preparation of the first Joint Basin Survey (JBS) for the Incomati and Maputo River Basins within a source-to-sea framework.
3. SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT
These TORs relate to a coordination specialist, ideally based within or within close proximity to the Incomati and Maputo basins who will provide the coordination mechanisms for a 1st Joint Basin Survey (JBS) with mandated government institutions, academia and non-governmental institutions focusing on freshwater ecosystem health work in the basins.
8. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COORDINATOR
8.1. Eligibility
8.1.1. A minimum of an MSc degree in Aquatic Ecology, Water Resources Management, or other related fields. A PhD will be an added advantage.
8.1.2. At least 10 years' experience working with governments and international agencies.
8.1.3. Sound understanding of International River Basin Management principles and approaches.
8.1.4. Demonstrated experience in working with participatory methodologi
8.1.5. Knowledge or experience in working on issues of governance, policy development, and strategy formulation, and demonstrating where these outputs have been applied
8.1.6. Excellent and demonstrated communication, consultation, editing and drafting skills.
8.1.7. Working experience and production of documents in English. Portuguese language skills are an asset.
8.1.8. Knowledge of transboundary issues in the SADC region is a distinct advantage.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://gwpo-gwp.org/southern-africa/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2026/07/Joint-Basin-Survey-TOR-INMACOM.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
Electronic Technical and Financial proposals should be submitted in the English Language with a subject line clearly titled: "JOINT BASIN SURVEY COORDINATOR IN THE TRANSBOUNDARY INCOMATI AND MAPUTO RIVER BASINS" through email to gwpsaprocurement@gwpsaf.org with a copy to Ms Nontobeko Mlangeni Nontobeko.mlangeni@gwpsaf.org no later than the 15 July 2026.