Within regional research, conducted as part of the Regional Capacity Development Network for Water and Sanitation Services (RCDN), NALAS is looking for national experts who will research collaboration and communication between Local Self-Governments (LSGs) and Public Utility Companies (PUCs) in the provision of water and sanitation services.

The national experts will be following the Research Methodology developed by the Regional Expert and thus contribute to the Regional Report and formulation of policy positions, recommendations, and practical guidelines for LSGs and their associations for lobbying towards improved collaboration and communication in the provision of water and sanitation services in the Region.

Individual consultants/experts from North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Hercegovina and Kosovo*, with proven experience and expertise in conducting national and/or regional researches related to local governments’ competences in water and sanitation services are invited to respond to this Request for Proposals.

For all the details, please refer to the Request for Proposals and Terms of Reference below:

To be considered, proposals must be received in electronic form not later than 4 December 2024 (Wednesday), 16:00 (CET) at info@nalas.eu, with Subject: Offer for consulting services for conducting national research (in: name of the country).

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.