Developing sound recruitment for water resource agencies

Description

Developing sound recruitment for water resource agencies involves implementing targeted hiring practices to attract and retain skilled professionals capable of managing complex water systems. This strategy addresses shortages of qualified staff, enhances institutional capacity, and ensures effective resource management. Key actions include clear job profiling, competitive compensation, outreach to diverse talent pools, and ongoing professional development, thereby remedying gaps in expertise and supporting sustainable water governance.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends developing sound recruitment, personnel and pay policies for staff of national and local water agencies.