seeking a subject matter expert (SME) and institutions to support the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses (SDPU) Workshop in Morocco

CRDF Global is seeking a subject matter expert (SME) and institutions to support the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses (SDPU) Workshop on Pan-African Water Resource Monitoring and Data Sharing with Nuclear Science and Technology. As part of the SDPU, CRDF Global plans to host a regional program in Rabat, Morocco, on priorities and challenges in sustainable water resource management in Africa. This program will focus on developing pan-African collaborations to utilize isotope hydrology for the monitoring and management of water resources. The workshop will include a series of presentations and group discussions on topics such as water resource challenges, perspectives and needs in Africa, water resource management using nuclear and isotopic techniques, data collection and analysis as well as best practices around sustainable laboratory management and equipment maintenance. This programming will relate back to UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) – Clean Water and Sanitation, as well as SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG12 (Sustainable Cities), and multiple targets under SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The workshop will convene representatives from organizations across the public and private sectors, including regulatory agencies, academic institutions, development organizations, private companies, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The program aims to synthesize discussions into project concepts that advance progress on UN SDGs that can be paired with existing funds from government donors, development funds, private equity, and other sources as available.

The Contractor will support CRDF Global in the development and delivery of one (1) in-person, three-day workshop on water security. The Contractor will be considered for various regions, including a workshop in Rabat, Morocco. Although the dates are subject to change, this workshop is tentatively scheduled to take place January 14 – 16, 2024. The main objective of this workshop is to synthesize discussions on enhancing water security using nuclear science and technology in various regions around the world into project concepts that advance progress on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Contractor will deploy one (1) SME for the in-person workshop. The work will consist of a series of ad hoc planning calls for conceptualization, scheduling, and technical discussions that result in the finalized engagement agendas for each session. During such calls, the Contractor will contribute to the discussions, highlight concerns where relevant, review engagement materials, and take lead on creating sections of the agenda assigned to them. CRDF Global will facilitate all travel and logistics needs of the in-person workshop.