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request for proposals:
RfP 1: Towards a Fair Water Footprint in the mining sector: Global study
RfP 2: Towards a Fair Water Footprint in the mining sector: Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia
Closing date: 23rd Feb 2026
request for proposals: Towards a Fair Water Footprint in the mining sector: a global stocktake of mining supply chains and implications for shared water security
The overarching objective of this study is to equip WWI, our partners and wider stakeholders with an up-to-date evidence-based overview of the global mining and minerals sector, it’s performance in relation to sustainable water use, key trading relationships, trends, relevant initiatives, governance frameworks, networks and stakeholders. In turn this will be used to guide engagement over the next 3-5 years to trigger, facilitate and support improved performance for sustainable, resilient and equitable water use and governance. To deliver against this objective, the consultant will provide a global stocktake of the mining and minerals sector and priorities for shared water security across the sector’s supply chain. The global stocktake will inform strategic engagement for FWF by identifying opportunities to drive improved governance and collective action at multiple scales, so that meeting the planets future metal and mineral needs does not come at the cost of exacerbated and accelerated water insecurity.
Job type: Consultancy/Remote
Estimated number of days work: 25-30 days
Experience level: 10+ years
Language required: English
Budget envelope: £21,000 GBP
To apply: Download the request for proposals: global for full details of the opportunity and how to submit.
Proposal submission deadline: 23rd February 2026
request for proposals: Towards a Fair Water Footprint in the mining sector: A stocktake of mining supply chains and implications for shared water security in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia
The main objective of this consultancy is to equip Water Witness, our partners and wider stakeholders, both global and local, with an up-to-date and evidence based understanding of the mining and minerals sectors in each of Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia, with a particular focus on their implications for shared water security, and priorities for ensuring a fair water footprint. To achieve this objective, the consultancy will conduct research and assess performance in relation to available deposits of key metals and minerals, current and future exploitation, water use, performance and implications, key trading relationships, trends, 4 relevant initiatives, governance frameworks, networks and stakeholders and their performance in ensuring equitable, sustainable and resilient water use. This will be used to guide further investigations, advocacy and engagement over the next 3-5 years to trigger, facilitate and support shared water and climate security.
Job type: Consultancy/remote
Estimated number of days work: ~90 days
Experience level: 10+ years
Language required: English
Budget envelope: £40,000 GBP
Download the request for proposals Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia for full details of the opportunity and how to submit.
Proposal submission deadline: 23rd February 2026