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1. PROJECT TITLE                                 

Renewable Energy for Water Crisis

2. DURATION OF CONTRACT

Three months starting September 2021.

3. CONTEXT

Lebanon is facing a confluence of crises that is a reflection of decades’ long mismanagement of the country by successive governments. There is no more telling an example of this convergence than what is happening in the water sector. The linkage between water energy has been well established scientifically and technically, and the residents of Lebanon are well aware of it: when there is a power outage, pumps do not work and water does not get pumped into their buildings’ reservoirs, hence their reliance on private generators in part for pumping water to reservoirs.

Recent studies have shown that electricity accounts for more than a third of the operational costs of all four water establishments (WE) responsible for managing Lebanon’s water resources. These WEs are unable to cover their operational expenses due to the low tariff levied. The near continuous power outages in many regions of the country have has forced the WEs in some locations to rely on private diesel-powered generators to supply electricity to their facilities. This option has failed to solve the problem since Lebanon is also facing a fuel crisis, which limits access to diesel for power generators.

4. ASSIGNMENT

Avoiding such power outages and the associated disruption of water supply services can be reached by relying, at least in part, on renewable energy source to power water supply facilities. Micro hydropower generation is one such renewable energy source as is solar and wind power. In this call, UNESCO solicits proposals that investigate the feasibility of using power generation from micro hydropower, pumped hydro storage (PHS), solar power and wind power to generate electricity needed to operate well pumps, pumping and lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities at any of the facilities owned and operated by any of the water establishments Beka’a, Beirut and Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon and South Lebanon.

Such a study should come as part of policy recommendation that promotes the use of renewable energies in general, and micro hydropower in specific, in powering water and wastewater facilities on a national scale. It would support the resilience of the water sector and would also help Lebanon meet its commitments to the Paris Agreement through its updated nationally determined commitments (NDCs).

5. DELIVERABLES

• A detailed report of the process and methodology followed in assessing the feasibility of utilizing any, some or all the renewable energy sources. A case study in support of the process should be included.
• Write-up a policy brief to guide the integration of renewable energy in support of water facilities;
• Produce an infographic summarizing the project findings.
  
   

6. PROFILE REQUIRED

The interested party must have:

• Demonstrable experience in the interlinkage of renewable energy and water resources management.
• Demonstrated experience in research, assessments, field studies and project management related to renewable energy and water resources management.
• A record of producing policy briefs
  
   

7. TO APPLY

If you are interested in this assignment, please send a written proposal in English to cj.donabedian@unesco.org mentioning “Water Scarcity in Lebanon” before 12th of September 2021, 23:59 Beirut time.

Any additional information you may request will be sent to you as soon as possible. However, any delay in providing such information will not be considered a reason for extending the date for submission of your proposal.

Kindly note as well that until the contract is formally signed by UNESCO, the Organization has not undertaken any commitment, whether oral or written, to you or other prospective contractors.

Thank you for your interest in this UNESCO assignment, and we look forward to receiving your proposal.