Development of Training Curriculum, Manual, Competency Assessment Tool, and Capacity Building for developing resources for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)

Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Urban WASH)

Development of Training Curriculum, Manual, Competency Assessment Tool, and Capacity Building for developing resources for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)

Activity Background 

Urban WASH, a $44.9M USAID-funded initiative, is designed to promote safe, inclusive, and resilient sanitation services. Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) focuses on equitable sanitation services that consider the entire sanitation service chain, including fecal sludge management, sewer systems, and on-site sanitation solutions. This activity aims to build the capacity of planners, decision-makers, and utility staff to adopt CWIS principles and apply effective planning frameworks to deliver sustainable and inclusive urban sanitation services. 

This STTA will focus on developing resources for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS).

Purpose of STTA

To enhance the capacity of urban sanitation planners, utility staff, and decision-makers in citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) planning by developing and institutionalizing high-quality training materials and competency assessment tools.

Specific Tasks 

 The consultants will undertake the following activities:

Specific Tasks

1. Needs Assessment:

   1. Review existing CWIS frameworks and training resources.

   2. Identify gaps in knowledge and capacity among urban sanitation stakeholders.

2. Curriculum Development:

   1. Develop a curriculum covering CWIS principles, planning tools, and implementation strategies.

3. Manual Development:

   1. Create training manuals, facilitator guides, and participant handbooks tailored to CWIS approaches.

4. Competency Assessment Tools:

   1. Design tools to measure participants’ understanding and application of CWIS principles pre- and post-training.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

   1. Engage with EWTI, urban sanitation authorities, and utilities to ensure alignment with national policies and global best practices.

6. Validation Workshops:

   1. Facilitate validation sessions with stakeholders to review and refine the training materials.

7. Training Delivery:

   1. Conduct training sessions for urban sanitation stakeholders to enhance their capacity in CWIS planning.

8. Finalization and Handover:

   1. Incorporate feedback from validation workshops and submit final materials in soft and hard copies.

Deliverables

• Needs assessment report detailing gaps and opportunities in CWIS training.

• Approved curriculum for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation and Planning.

• User-friendly training manuals and participant handbooks.

• Competency assessment tools tailored to CWIS planning.

• Validation workshop report summarizing feedback and revisions.

• Completion report on training sessions delivered to stakeholders.

• Comprehensive final report summarizing STTA activities and outcomes.

Estimated Level of Effort 

This Each consultant will work for 45 working days, distributed as follows:

Period of the assignment 

This assignment will run from January 20, 2025, to March 21, 2025., covering 45 working days.

Working arrangements

The consultant will work and coordinate with Urban WASH and EWTI for training resource development, validation workshop, ToT session, and submission of deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in urban planning, public health, WASH, or related fields.

• Proven experience in citywide sanitation planning and CWIS frameworks.

• Familiarity with sanitation service chain concepts and inclusive planning methodologies.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Expertise in gender-sensitive and equity-based approaches to urban sanitation.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through Ethiojobs website by clicking the green APPLY NOW Button: 

Development of Training Curriculum, Manual, Competency As…

Deadline is January 10, 2025