Water and Sanitation Management Trainer

ASPIRE
1.Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this consultancy is to design and deliver four participatory training sessions for WSMCs based on Naseej Foundation’s WSMC Training Plan.
The sessions will enhance participants’ capacities in:
    •    Water supply and quality management
    •    Sanitation and wastewater systems
    •    Hygiene promotion and inclusive community engagement
    •    Waterborne disease prevention and emergency preparedness

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2.Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The Trainer will be responsible for the design, facilitation, and reporting of the four training sessions, as detailed below:

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Session 1: Water Supply Management

Duration: 4–6 hours
Main Topics:
    •    Safe collection, transportation, and storage of water
    •    Operation and maintenance of community water systems
    •    Water quality monitoring and basic testing

Objectives:
    •    Understand the water supply chain from source to household
    •    Identify contamination risks and prevention methods
    •    Learn basic water testing and chlorination techniques

Expected Outcome:
Participants can safely manage and monitor local water sources and storage systems.

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Session 2: Sanitation and Wastewater Management

Duration: 4–6 hours
Main Topics:
    •    Proper latrine design and use
    •    Wastewater collection and safe disposal
    •    Prevention of open defecation

Objectives:
    •    Improve knowledge on sanitation systems and hygiene
    •    Promote good community sanitation practices

Expected Outcome:
WSMCs adopt safe and environmentally sound sanitation and wastewater practices.

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Session 3: Hygiene Promotion and Community Engagement

Duration: 4–6 hours
Main Topics:
    •    Handwashing, menstrual hygiene, and food safety
    •    Conducting awareness sessions
    •    Inclusion of vulnerable groups (women, elderly, persons with disabilities)

Objectives:
    •    Strengthen community-level hygiene awareness and inclusive engagement
    •    Integrate inclusive approaches in awareness campaigns

Expected Outcome:
WSMCs can design and deliver inclusive community hygiene campaigns.

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Session 4: Waterborne Disease Prevention and Emergency Response

Duration: 4–6 hours
Main Topics:
    •    Major waterborne diseases (cholera, diarrhea, etc.) and outbreak response
    •    Link between water quality and public health
    •    Coordination with health authorities and local preparedness planning

Objectives:
    •    Recognize symptoms and causes of major waterborne diseases
    •    Apply prevention and control measures
    •    Strengthen local preparedness and response coordination

Expected Outcome:
Communities are better prepared to detect and respond to WASH-related health risks.

The Trainer will be responsible for:
    1.    Preparation Phase
    •    Review the WSMC Training Plan and adapt content to the Akkar context.
    •    Develop detailed session plans, PowerPoints, handouts, and practical exercises.
    •    Coordinate with Naseej Foundation to finalize training schedule, logistics, and participant lists.
    2.    Training Delivery
    •    Conduct four sessions, each lasting 4–6 hours, using participatory and practical approaches (presentations, demonstrations, role plays, and group work).
    •    Ensure all sessions include gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches, especially addressing the needs of women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
    •    Facilitate field observations, demonstrations (e.g., handwashing, water testing), and simulation exercises as required.
    3.    Post-Training
    •    Conduct pre- and post-assessments to measure participants’ knowledge and skills gained.
    •    Submit a brief training report summarizing session content, participant feedback, results, and recommendations.
    •    Provide soft copies of all training materials developed.