Standard Water Quality Analysis and Reporting for WASH in emergencies for Environmental Health Staff

Background

Project’s background

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. At work today in more than 40 countries, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The conflict in Northeast Nigeria is in its 10th year and has seen over 2 million people displaced. IRC began working in Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. Since then, IRC has expanded its program scope and size, with the aim of making the greatest possible contribution to meeting humanitarian needs in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. IRC’s response includes integrated health, reproductive health and nutrition services, protection including women’s protection and empowerment services, child protection, environmental health, economic recovery and development, governance, and education. In 2015, IRC Nigeria developed a five-year Strategy Action Plan which will be ended in March 2021 and had health and education as high-priority program areas.  The elaboration of the new country strategy action plan for   2021 – 2025 is currently in progress.

The Environmental Health Department/Sector is instrumental and important as the IRC Nigeria seeks to prevent disease in achieving the health outcomes which is also a key underlying factor for other IRC outcomes. With the increasing demand and pressure on the quality and timely delivery of program activities, there is a significant need for building the capacity of the team in other to meet the needs of our clients in a professional and timely manner. Standard water quality analysis is one tool that is very relevant to the Environmental Health sector in other to achieve the health outcome 8 – People are protected from water sanitation and hygiene related diseases, hence the need to build the team’s capacity.

Project Objectives

Overall objective

• The objective of this engagement is to train 12 participants in standard water quality analysis and reporting using internationally recognized laboratory methods, standards and equipment. The training aims to enhance the participants’ technical skills and knowledge in water quality monitoring, testing, and reporting to ensure compliance with international standards and improve public health outcomes.

Duration

• The consultancy is expected to last for a period of 5 days, including preparation, delivery, and reporting.

Location

• The training will be conducted at the consultant training facility, which is equipped with the necessary laboratory and classroom resources.

Scope of Work

• The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Training Material Development

• Develop comprehensive training materials, including manuals, presentations, and practical exercises, tailored to the needs of the participants.
• Ensure that all materials are in line with international water quality standards and best practices.

Training Delivery

• Deliver a 5-day intensive training program, combining theoretical lectures and practical laboratory sessions.
• Topics to be covered include:
• Introduction to Water Quality and Standards
• Water Sampling Techniques
• Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Analysis of Water samples
• Use of Laboratory Equipment and Instruments
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Reporting and Documentation Standards
• Facilitate hands-on training sessions to ensure participants gain practical experience in water quality testing in a standard laboratory provided by the consultant.
• Issued a nationally or internationally recognized certification to each participant.

 Evaluation and Assessment

• Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the participants’ knowledge and skills improvement.
• Provide continuous feedback and support to participants throughout the training program.

Reporting

• Prepare a comprehensive training report, including an assessment of the participants’ performance, training outcomes, and recommendations for further improvement.
• Submit the final report to the IRC within one week of the training completion.

Deliverables

• Training needs assessment report
• Customized training materials (manuals, presentations, practical exercises)
• Pre- and post-training assessment tools
• Comprehensive training report
• Issued a nationally or internationally recognized certification to each participant

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water quality analysis and laboratory management.
• Proven experience in conducting similar training programs.
• Strong knowledge of national and international water quality standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Proposal Details and Submission time frame

This consultancy assignment is anticipated to start on the 14^th of October 2024. The entire exercise will last for 5 days (14^th – 18^th October 2024). The deadline for submission of the technical and financial proposals and accompanying documents is 6^th September 2024. Expression of interest applications should include: 

Technical proposal with clear understanding and interpretation of the ToR, including detailed tasks, recommended methodology summary and proposed schedule, relevant experience, how you meet the profile required and details of time required (maximum 5 pages)

Financial proposal, including daily professional fee and any other associated costs for the assignment. The consultant should itemize all costs for the duration of assignment, lumped up costs will not be accepted in the financial proposal. All costs need to be clearly stated in the bid submission.

CVs of prospective consultants.

All applications should be submitted to: nghr.consultantsapplications@rescue.org

Closing date for applications is 6^th September,2024

Note: only applications that meets the above requirements will be considered