Call for joint proposals - Training in the field of climate and water for Jordan – MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

Jordan is one of the most water scarce countries in the world. Water availability is increasingly under pressure, notably due to climate change, population growth and overexploitation of groundwater resources.

The history of the Netherlands is deeply linked with water. The Netherlands has earned an international reputation for innovative solutions. Acknowledging the social and economic consequences of Jordan’s water challenges, the Netherlands prioritises water and climate in its development cooperation.

Objectives of the Netherlands’ Water and Climate programming in Jordan
The support of the Netherlands will help to alleviate the severe water scarcity in Jordan. As such, it will contribute to realising the objectives of the Jordanian government, including in the framework of the Jordanian National Water Strategy 2023-2040. The Netherlands’ programming is focused on contributing to the following 4 goals:

• Making additional (non-ground) water available, including for vulnerable people
  This is done by supporting the desalination of water and the increase of rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment. In terms of desalination, Dutch support will be geared towards the Aqaba Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project (AAWDCP).
• Strengthening integrated water management by supporting the capacity building of relevant Jordanian institutions in the water sector in various fields, including on flood prevention and protection, sediment management, underground water drainage and using remote sensing (WaPOR).
• Making agriculture water and climate smart by supporting Jordanian agricultural entrepreneurs and businesses to reduce on-farm water use, increase water efficiency and promote alternative water sources for irrigation, such as treated wastewater and harvested rainwater. ​​​​​​​
• Assisting Jordan in achieving its climate ambitions
  ​​​​​​​In close coordination with the government of Jordan and the private sector, the Netherlands supports implementation of NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) action plan projects, utilisation of green and local sustainability bonds, advancement of the green building initiative and improved energy efficiency and use of renewable energy (including green hydrogen).

• Contributing to knowledge exchange between the Netherlands and Jordan on water and/or climate within the priority areas described in this call.
• Capacity building of Jordanian organisations working in the field of water and climate based on Jordan’s demand for capacity building as formulated by the government.
• Strengthening partnership between Jordanian and Dutch organisations in the field of water and climate.

This call is open for Dutch training providers who:

• are interested in a cooperation with Jordan in the fields of water and climate as described in the context;
• have a track record of providing training in the suggested topics.
• have experience in Jordan.
• are interested in providing training in Jordan, the Netherlands (if of added value) or hybrid;
• are interested in submitting a joint proposal together with a Jordanian partner organisation for staff members of the same organisation (if of added value representatives of other organisations working in the same field can participate as well);
• agree with the MSP Grant Conditions;
• meet the general MSP criteria as mentioned on the MSP TMT page.

• Preference is given to government entities, education institutions and/or NGOs.
• Staff members of the same Jordanian organisation (if of added value representatives of other organisations working in the same field can participate as well).
• The suggested number of participants is 15 – 25 depending on the type of training and location.
• We encourage the training providers to aim for at least 50% participation of women.

• The training can take place in Jordan, the Netherlands (if of added value) or hybrid.
• The training should take place before 31 December 2025.

• Please make sure that the proposal is demand driven and fits well within Jordan’s demand for capacity building as formulated by the Jordanian government.
• The training should be complementary to other activities and/or creating synergy with other activities financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
• Training materials should be publicly available upon completion of the training program.
• We especially encourage Dutch training providers and their Jordanian partners who received funding as part of the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) 2017 – 2024 to apply for this call for proposals.
• Please carefully read the call information on our website before submitting a training proposal.
• The outcome of the selection will be available at the end of 2024.
• For any questions please send an email to msp@nuffic.nl

Budget
75.000 Euro

Deadline
Thursday 28 November 2024 23.59 CET, please apply by sending your application form to msp@nuffic.nl.

How to apply?
Find all information on the process of applying and the required documents on the MSP TMT page.