National Consultant - WASH Sector Coordination

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Purpose of Assignment:

The PSB is tasked with facilitating sectoral coordination and development, revision of policy and strategy document to foster an enabling environment for WASH sector. As part of its strategic upstream support to the sector, the GOB-UNICEF 2022-2023 Rolling work plan includes provision of technical assistance for some PSB activities viz. harnessing the required political will, generating technical and policy level stakeholder buy in, re-establishing and operationalizing the defunct thematic groups, resource mobilization and technical support for the implementation of sector wide strategies and approaches. Government created this branch under the Water Supply wing of Local Government Division (LGD). Currently only one senior level staff from the Local Government Division is assigned without any other manpower to carryout gigantic takes of WASH sector development and coordination. In this connection UNICEF is supporting PSB to enhancing its capacity for sector coordination and capacity building of sector stakeholders by providing a full-time consultant who will be housed in PSB, DPHE.

Work Assignment Overview:

Task/AssignmentDeliverables/OutputTimeframe1. Facilitate WASH sector coordination as per Sector development Plan Road map (at least 1 National forum for WSS meetings, 2 LCG meetings, 2 thematic Group meetings for 8 each thematic groups, 1 technical Support Committee, 1 Policy Support Committee meetings etc.) in time. In context of COVID 19 pandemic use online platform for conducting continue sector coordination, harmonized and uninterrupted WASH service delivery.PSB action plan/meeting calendar developed, Technical guidelines working paper, office order etc. prepared, endorsed and circulated in time.44 days

2. Revision and dissemination of the Water Sanitation policy 1998 aligned with CWIS, climate change perspectives, GoB vision 2041 and SDG 6.1 and 6.2.Progress report, TOR prepared, meeting notices, meeting held and meeting minutes prepared, endorsed and circulated. Support organizing Water Sanitation Forum meeting by preparing working paper and issuance of government order for its endorsement and dissemination.

33 days3. Revision and dissemination of the national hygiene promotion Strategy-2012 for WSS sector in Bangladesh with technical and financial support from UNICEF and WaterAid.Progress report prepared, provide consolidated feedback from PSB, organizing working committee meetings, facilitate stakeholders’ consultations. Meeting circulars and minutes prepared, endorsed and circulated. Support organizing Water Sanitation Forum meeting by preparing working paper and issuance of government order for its endorsement and dissemination.

22 days4. Facilitate development of Action Plan for IRF-FSM implementation (Megacity Dhaka) with technical and financial support from ITN/BMGF/UNICEF.

National action plan for IRF-FSM implementation (City Corporation) developed in both English and Bangla, endorsed and published through sector consultations. 33 days5. Facilitate development of operation & maintenance guideline for WASH facilities with technical and financial support from UNICEF. Prepare English to Bangla translation, get approval from LGD, printing and publication.

National O&M Guideline prepared, reviewed, edited and translated in Bangla, endorsed by National Forum, published and circulation.33 days6. Support development of Water Supply Regulatory Commission with technical and finical assistance from LGD and ADB/WB.

Water Supply Regulatory Commission bill prepared, organize meeting with DPs, meting notice, meeting minutes prepared, Draft document prepared.33 days7. Development of National Guideline for Public Toilet construction. National Guideline for Public Toilet construction prepared in both Bangla and English.22 daysMinimum qualification/Knowledge/Skill required:

• Advanced university degree in one of the following areas: Social Science or Public Health Engineering, Business Administration or a field relevant to WASH related development assistance.
• At least 2 years’ experience in development field, preferably in the water and sanitation sector (UN or development agency, donor, government regulatory body, academic institution or the private sector);
• Well conversant with policies and strategies of the water supply and sanitation sector in Bangladesh;
• Extensive experience in organizing and facilitating meetings/workshops/seminars;
• Familiarization with the policy environment of Bangladesh, the challenges within the WASH sector and the capacities of various stakeholders, would be considered an asset.
• Good interpersonal, leadership and management skills in implementing multi-party development projects.
• Well conversant with the development programme aspects of water supply and sanitation;
• Working experience with donors funded Government projects/organization/international NGOs
• Good written and spoken English.
• Computer skills especially in word processing, spread sheet and PowerPoint presentation is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English.

Administrative Details:

Duration: 220 work days spread over 9 months

Workplace of Consultant : Work from PSB Office

Payment method: Payment will be made upon successful completion of each deliverables with certification from Supervisor

Travel/DSA: Based on UNICEF policy and procedure, if applicable