Consultant- Senior Expert in Water, Law and Regulation

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is seeking a well-versed consultant in water law and regulation in Iraq. IWMI is collaborating with national and international stakeholders to support communities in Iraq in strategically and sustainably leveraging water and energy resources through an integrated approach to enhance food security. Specifically, IWMI aims to contribute to the expansion of treated wastewater use in agriculture within the context of nature-based solutions (NbS).

The consultant will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing current policies, regulations, and standards in Iraq related to water quality, particularly irrigation water. The consultant will identify opportunities for expanded reuse in agriculture with different treatment processes, including nature-based (NbS) treatment methods. Additionally, the consultant will provide guidance on the endorsement, implementation, and enforcement of revised water laws and regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support workshops, interviews, and field visits to gather data and engage with local communities.
• Review water treatment methods and analyze policies related to water reuse in agriculture.
• Conduct a comparative analysis of water reuse standards in Iraq and other countries.
• Co-develop policy amendments to enable expanded reuse through nature-based solutions (NbS).
• Facilitate consultations and science-policy dialogues to validate and promote proposed enhancements.