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91.9 millions Euro for new EC regiobal programmes in the Mediterranean
[released on: 03/09/2010]
The European Commission has allocated €91.9 million to the Mediterranean region under its 2010 Regional Action Programme, with nine regional projects and programmes financed in sectors ranging from Transport to Environment, Confidence Building Measures to Business Financing, and Justice and Home Affairs.  The actions identified in the Regional Action Programme result from the conclusions of the Euromed Ministerial Conferences and/or are the continuation of previous EC regional programmes. The programme covers the Southern countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy, namely Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Syria and Tunisia. It was approved on August 4, 2010.  The following programmes are more particularly relavent for the water sector: <ul> <li>Euromed Programme on Sustainable Water Management and depollution of the Mediterranean (€15 million): intends to promote dissemination of sustainable water management policies and practices in the region in the context of increasing water scarcity. It will address four interlinked issues (water governance, water and climate change, water financing and water demand management) and three sources of pollution (municipal waste, municipal wastewater, industrial emissions) while supporting the initiative for the de-pollution of the Mediterranean. </li> <li>ENPI-South Global Allocation:will ensure quick commitments on small actions and projects and enable the European Commission to act with flexibility. Among many others, it finances the regional Ministerial Conferences. </li> <li>Partnership for Peace (€10 million): aims to promote communication and mutual understanding in the Middle East Peace Process. It supports initiatives designed to rebuild mutual trust through reconciliation, build capacity for conflict resistance, empower marginalized parties and launch joint development policies and strategies.</li> </ul> <div><a href="http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/documents/aap/2010/pr_aap_2010_enpi-s.pdf" target="_blank">Press release</a></div> <div> </div> <div><a href="http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/documents/aap/2010/aap_2010_enpi-s_en.pdf" target="_blank">Commission decision</a> approving the 2010 Annual Action Programme for the Mediterranean region</div> <div> </div> <div>2010 Annual Action Programme Neighbourhood South – <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/documents/aap/2010/af_aap_2010_enpi-s.pdf" target="_blank">action fiches</a></div>
Tunisia: Three desalination plants for south Tunisia in 2011
[released on: 01/09/2010]
The Tunisian government announced on 30 August 2010 that Société Nationale d'Exploitation et de Distribution des Eaux (SONEDE), the national water agency, had developed a plan for the creation in 2011 of three water desalination plants in the Gabes region at a total cost of more than TND 14 million (US$ 9.4 million).  These projects will benefit the people of Zarrat, Matmata and Manzel Habib, aiming to meet the growing need of the population with drinking water, especially in summer, and improve quality.  In July this year, the € 70 million Djerba desalination contract was awarded by SONEDE and the Ministry of Agriculture & Water Resources to the Groupe Princesse Befesa. It covers design, construction and operation of the plant for 20 years on the island of Djerba in the Gabes gulf.
Adaptation H2O: IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water
[released on: 01/09/2010]
<h3>Call for proposals 2010−2011</h3> <h3>Deadline: Friday October 15, 2010 (before 4pm Ottawa time)</h3> Canada’s <a href="http://www.idrc.ca/">International Development Research Centre</a> (<acronym title="International Development Research Centre">IDRC</acronym>) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. <acronym title="International Development Research Centre">IDRC</acronym>’s <a href="http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-155392-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html">Climate Change and Water Program</a> (CCW) helps developing country researchers to understand the consequences of climate change on water resources and to find ways to improve the ability of citizens and governments to adapt to the changing environment. The purpose of CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards is to build the research capacity in developing countries by providing awards to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.  NUMBER, VALUE, AND DURATION OF AWARDS    <ul> <li>A maximum of seven awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are available this year. The award covers field work expenses for graduate students who are citizens of a   developing country and who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian or developing country university.</li> <li>A maximum of two awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are also available this year to cover field work expenses of Canadian citizens (or permanent residents of Canada) who are graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university.</li> <li>The award covers the field work period, which must be at least three continuous months and no more than 12 months in duration.</li> <li>The awards are only meant to cover research expenses and not university tuition or affiliation fees.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li><a href="http://www.idrc.ca/ev_en.php?ID=157380_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC&PHPSESSID=888dfe8ff308c2e4e6057f98e3611447">Documents</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.idrc.ca/ev_en.php?ID=157386_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC&PHPSESSID=888dfe8ff308c2e4e6057f98e3611447">Eligibility</a>   </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.idrc.ca/ev_en.php?ID=157388_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC&PHPSESSID=888dfe8ff308c2e4e6057f98e3611447">Guidelines</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.idrc.ca/ev_en.php?ID=157389_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC&PHPSESSID=888dfe8ff308c2e4e6057f98e3611447">Submitting</a></li> </ul>
[released on: 31/08/2010]
Chief of Party, Water Information Technology, Amman, Jordan - Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2010
[released on: 31/08/2010]
ARD, Inc. Through innovation and leadership, ARD, Inc., helps people across the world create the essential conditions for successful economic development. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. These projects have helped countries respond to a range of environmental, social, and institutional challenges. ARD has 43 field offices around the globe, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, and its branch offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, CA.  Closing date: 31 Aug 2010 Location: Jordan - Amman ARD, Inc., a Tetra Tech company, is currently accepting applications from potential Chief of Party candidates interested in building the capacity of a government IT unit and establishing water information systems in Jordan. Activity will be based in Amman, Jordan.  Requirements include: <li>Master’s degree or PhD or equivalent training/experience in information technology, computer  science or related field; </li> <li>Experience managing projects that are focused on information systems, especially those related to water information systems and/or water utilities and/or government decision support services;</li> <li>Considerable experience managing IT project/program implementation;</li> <li>Experience managing highly technical and culturally diverse teams;</li> <li>Previous experience as USAID Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party preferred;</li> <li>Extensive geographic experience in the Middle East;</li> <li>Excellent speaking, presentation, and writing skills; and</li> <li>Proficiency in Arabic expected. Duties include: </li> <li>Providing leadership, supervision and direction to the project’s field implementation team and additional short-term resources in:  A. capacity building of a government information and communications technology (ICT) unit,  B. establishment of water sector-wide web collaboration tools, and C. establishment of an executive information system for water sector planning and policy and decision making;</li> <li>Formal and informal interaction with USAID and national Ministries and other government and non-government entities involved in the water sector in Jordan;</li> <li>Preparing or approving scopes of work and timetables for carrying out project activities; </li> <li>Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that work plans are being successfully implemented;</li> <li>Day-to-day coordination, monitoring, and supervision of technical and general office staff, project funds, and evaluation teams; and</li> <li>Due diligence and monitoring and reporting of project results, finances and M&E plans. How to apply Please e-mail a letter of application and a current resume in reverse chronological format to jdoerr@ardinc.com or fax to J. Doerr at +1-802-658-4247. Please refer to JORDAN ITMP in the subject line of your email. Candidates meeting position requirements will be contacted. No phone calls, please. ARD, Inc., is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Reference Code: RW_86XRNW-79</li>

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