Vulnerability Assessment of Public Water Supply sources and Public Water Supply Risk Mapping in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
UNICEF is seeking consultancy services from an experienced national consultant to conduct a detailed assessment of the Palestinian water supply sources reflected on a water vulnerability assessment and risk mapping for the Palestinian service providers. The proposed vulnerability assessment and risk mapping will enhance the enabling environment for improving access to safe and adequate water service for the Palestinian population in the West Bank and Gaza. This will “provide a technical reference for PWA, WSPs and water actors during the planning, design and implementation of their water interventions”.
As fully detailed in the assignment ToR - Annex B for LRPS-2022 -9173278
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