National Consultant Infrastructure Asset Management Senegal

Result of Service

A successful implementation of the infrastructure asset management activities in Senegal in coordination with government officials, other stakeholders and FSDO staff.

Work Location

Home-based.

Expected duration

11 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the International Tax and Development Cooperation Branch (ITDCB) of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The FSDO works to advance policy and action on financing for sustainable development to support Member States and other stakeholders in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and follow-up and implementation to the Financing for Development process: by providing thought leadership and agenda shaping, promoting multistakeholder dialogue, identifying policy options and best practices, and offering strategic advice and support for capacity development in key areas. The incumbent reports to the Senior Economic Affairs Officer in ITDCB. More information can be found at: https://financing.desa.un.org/ . Background and Objectives These Terms of Reference supports implementation of the UN DESA project “Localizing the SDGs through more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure (Phase 2)”, implemented by the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services, in Senegal. The project aims to accelerate the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by strengthening the capacity of local and national governments in six countries to plan, manage, and sustain resilient infrastructure systems. Building on Phase 1of the project this phase focuses on institutionalizing infrastructure asset management (IAM) practices and strengthening enabling policy frameworks for sustainable, inclusive, and risk-informed infrastructure development. The expected outcomes include improved IAM practices, institutionalized training programs, and enhanced resilience and sustainability of infrastructure systems. Phase II will deliver strengthened infrastructure asset management (IAM) systems in each participating country, the integration of Asset Management Action Plans (AMAPs) into local development plans, expanded training for public officials, and a new edition of the United Nations Handbook on Infrastructure Asset Management incorporating case studies, and refined and new tools as per government demand. It will provide tailored technical assistance and capacity-building to address country-specific gaps while fostering regional peer learning and South-South cooperation. In this context, FSDO will engage the services of a national consultant to provide tailored technical assistance and substantive support to project implementation in close coordination with relevant government officia...