Consultant Services for Capacity Building Needs Assessment - Capacity Building for WASAC Ltd and Different Structures Involved in Water and Sanitation Management

Name of Project/Study: Consultancy Services For Capacity Building Needs Assessment, And Capacity Building For WASAC Ltd And Different Structures Involved In Water And Sanitation Management

Summary of Scope of Contract Awarded:  The objective of the consultancy services is to conduct capacity building needs assessment of WASAC Ltd and its key stakeholders. The consultant shall review the current WASAC Ltd structure and propose its improvements. It will assess the capacity building needs for WASAC Ltd and key stakeholders (Water Supply Private Operators and District Authorities). The capacity assessment framework shall identify the multiple dimensions of capacity in relation to each other as well as to the expected results and should go beyond individual capacity (relevant skills and abilities) to include organizational capacity (governance, structures, processes, etc.) as well as the broader context and environment within which the organization functions for the sustainability of WASAC interventions. The consultant shall also build the capacity for WASAC Ltd through technical trainings of staff, staff from Private Operators and Districts Water Supply and Sanitation Officials, and training of different structures involved in the management of water supply and sanitation services.

➢ To carry out the review and design improvement for organizational structure of WASAC to facilitate the entity to bridge the capacity gaps and achieving the strategic objectives;
➢ To conduct staff capacity and skills needs, and training needs assessment aiming at comparing the current skills in WASAC with the proposed job profiles (future needs) of the company. Identify gaps and give recommendations on how to address them and establish capacity building plan. The recommendations would include staff rotations (line transfers, capacity building and recruitment
plans);
➢ To conduct capacity building needs assessment for key stakeholders (Private Operators and District Water and Sanitation Officials);
➢ To provide trainings for staff of Water and Sanitation Corporation
➢ To provide trainings for staff from Private Operators and District Water and Sanitation Officials
➢ To conduct capacity building for different structures involved in the management of water supply and sanitation services;
➢ To provide the client with regular status reports and other reports, together with all related necessary technical assistance and professional advice to the Client related to implementation of the said capacity building activities;

Contract Duration: 24 months