USAID Water Engineering Services SECOND ANNUAL WORK PLAN

The project's overall objective is to strengthen Jordan's ability to improve its water security, in line with the US Government's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) 2020-2025. The project's Intermediate Result (IR2) focuses on supporting the Water Sector through engineering assessments, studies, designs, and construction management services. The project's scope includes providing engineering technical support to water and wastewater projects in Jordan, with a focus on improving water and wastewater service delivery. The project will be carried out in close coordination with the GoJ, specifically the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), and other relevant entities, such as the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) and Jordan Valley Authority (JVA), as well as water companies like Jordan Water Company (Miyahuna). The project's basic contractual information is listed in Table 1-1, which includes the activity name, start and end dates, prime implementing partner, contract/agreement number, and names of subcontractors/sub-awardees. The project's start date is January 31, 2021, and the end date is January 30, 2026. The project's management approach and work progress are outlined in Section 2 of the report. The management approach focuses on ensuring effective coordination and collaboration with the GoJ, MWI, and other relevant entities. The work progress section highlights the project's achievements and challenges, including the completion of tasks and the implementation of activities. One of the key challenges faced by the project is the need to address the complex water management issues in Jordan, including the scarcity of water resources and the need to improve water efficiency. The project's implementation team has been working closely with the GoJ and other stakeholders to address these challenges and implement effective solutions. The project's staffing section highlights the key personnel involved in the project, including the Chief of Party (CoP), Compliance and Backstopping Officer (CBO), and other team members. The project's climate risk management plan is also outlined in Section 5 of the report, which highlights the potential risks and impacts of climate change on the project's activities and outcomes. The project's gender aspects are outlined in Section 6 of the report, which highlights the importance of addressing gender issues in the water sector and promoting women's participation in water management. The project's monitoring and evaluation section is outlined in Section 7 of the report, which highlights the key indicators and metrics used to track the project's progress and outcomes. The project's planned activities and time schedule are outlined in Section 8 of the report, which highlights the key tasks and activities to be implemented over the next year. The project's management information system (MIS) is also outlined in this section, which highlights the key tools and systems used to track the project's progress and outcomes. Overall, the USAID Water Engineering Services Activity is a critical project aimed at supporting the GoJ to improve water and wastewater service delivery in Jordan. The project's scope, management approach, and work progress are outlined in this report, which highlights the project's achievements and challenges, as well as its planned activities and time schedule.