10025199-Applying the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation approach to strenghten governance in the water sector in Lesotho
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is inviting tenders to apply the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) approach in Lesotho’s water sector. The assignment aims to strengthen governance and cooperation among national institutions, river basin organisations, and SADC stakeholders to improve sustainable water management. The work supports ReNOKA, a national catchment restoration programme, and aligns with broader EU and BMZ-funded initiatives. The contractor will develop and implement a PDIA plan, analyse sector challenges, conduct root cause assessments, and design iterative solutions with structured learning cycles. The assignment runs until the handover to local institutions, with most activities based in Maseru and limited travel required. Bidders must submit expressions of interest by 26 August 2026. The notice does not specify evaluation criteria or budget details.
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Desription of required services: This tendered assignment contributes to BMZ-funded TWM"s overall objective of improving transboundary, climate-resilient water management in Southern Africa, with a focus on sustainable, high-performing governance structures. It also supports the specific objective of the "Support to ReNOKA" joint action to strengthen national water sector capacities to improve services and cooperation at community, catchment, and transboundary levels-specifically Output 3.1. The contractor shall be responsible for achieving the expected results of Output 3.1. of the "Support to ReNOKA". Output 3.1. Enhancement of capacities of government staff for sustainable water management. The objective focuses on strengthening individual and institutional capacities and collaboration for more sustainable water management in Lesotho. Using participatory methods, cooperation among Output 3.1 implementing partners, the Commission of Water as the lead implementing partner for Output 3, key institutions (e.g., the National ICM Coordination Unit) and stakeholders at national, River Basin Organisations, and SADC levels, is enhanced. Key activities for Output 3.1. - Develop a PDIA implementation plan and identify the core team. - Identify and analyse core problems in the water sector. - Conduct root cause analysis for selected problems. - Identify entry points and define the sequencing to tackle various causes. - Design and implement iterative "small bets", including structured learning cycles after each iteration. - Document quick wins and lessons learned, including closure notes where problems are resolved. - Implement an exit and handover process to responsible institutions to ensure sustainability. Most of the assignment will be carried out in Maseru, Lesotho, with only a small portion of services by the team leader delivered from their home bases. Only a limited number of trips by the core experts within Lesotho will be required.
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