CONSULTANT FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND MANUAL DEVELOPMENT
Our organization is currently implementing a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project with the objective of enhancing the capacity of national NGOs and local structures in the areas of health, nutrition, and WASH activities. As part of this endeavor, we are seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive training program and manual for organizational policy and capacity development.
ActionAid Afghanistan has undertaken an initial training assessment to discern the specific training and capacity development requirements of targeted healthcare professionals. While a considerable portion of our targeted healthcare centers report that healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, possess rudimentary knowledge regarding the handling of healthcare waste, further investigation reveals that these professionals primarily engage in self-directed management meetings with healthcare facility cleaners and ancillary support staff, such as drivers, cooks, and caretakers, to address waste management and maintain overall facility cleanliness and hygiene.
However, interviews conducted with guards, cleaners, and cooks within these facilities reveal a notable gap in structured training pertaining to the safe handling of healthcare waste. Furthermore, a lack of established schedules or regular timetables for cleaning and maintenance, particularly in relation to WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services, is evident. Consequently, there exists a pressing need to provide comprehensive training encompassing contemporary WASH practices, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, vector management, acute watery diarrhea (AWD)/cholera prevention, and healthcare waste management to these personnel.
The selected consultant will also be responsible for Training of Trainers (ToT) for our staff, who will subsequently implement the following key activities:
SCOPE OF WORK:
The consultant is expected to provide the following services and deliverables:
1. Training Program Development: Develop a comprehensive training program that covers WASH, Infection Prevention and Control practices, AWD/cholera prevention, vector management, health care waste management, and menstrual hygiene management. The program should be tailored to the needs of the healthcare professionals and community water management structures.
2. Manual Development: Develop detailed policy manuals and guidelines to support the implementation of the aforementioned activities. These manuals should include clear procedures, protocols, and best practices for ensuring effective WASH, infection prevention, and control measures, as well as guidelines for the promotion of menstrual hygiene management.
3. Training of Trainers (ToT): Conduct a ToT for our staff members to ensure successful implementation of the training programs and activities in the field. The consultant should prepare and deliver a comprehensive training package for the ToT.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools to track the progress and impact of training programs and activities.
5. Reporting: Provide regular progress reports and a final comprehensive report detailing the methodologies, findings, and outcomes of the capacity development initiatives.
TIMELINE:
The consultant is expected to be completed between 17 March to 21th March 2024 from the commencement date, in accordance with the project's timelines and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The consultant should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
Reporting and Accountability:
The consultant will be required to provide regular updates to the project team, including progress reports and any challenge encountered during the implementation of the scope of work. A final comprehensive report, along with all training materials and manuals, will be submitted at the conclusion of the consultant.
BUDGET:
Interested consultant s are invited to submit their proposed budget, including a detailed breakdown of costs for each component of the scope of work.
This scope of work is subject to amendment based on the specific needs and requirements of the project.
For any inquiries and to submit proposals, please email to:
Rahmatullah.Zaheer@actionaid.org & khalid.noor@actionaid.org.
OTHER INFORMATION
If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to March 10, 2024. Please clearly indicate Master Trainer (Health, Wash & Nutrition & Community Development)-Kabul-1037
in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.
ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are highly encourge to apply.
the position is readvertised, the previous applicants should not apply again.
jobs.kabul@actionaid.org
