Request for Proposal for Consultancy for the Assessment of National Sanitation Policies, Strategies or Plans Across Africa at the African Minister's Council On Water (AMCOW)

The African Minister's Council On Water (AMCOW) is an intergovernmental, Pan-African institution formed in 2002 in Abuja Nigeria, primarily to promote cooperation, security, socio-economic development, and poverty eradication among member states through the effective management of the continent’s water resources and provision of water supply and sanitation services. 

• The scope of work will involve the following:
• Review and assess national sanitation policies, strategies or plans of 55 African countries using the ASPAT tool.
• Read and understand the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) document.
• Carry out a Country Sanitation Policy Diagnostic for each of the 55 member states showing the major gaps of each vis-à-vis the ASPG and allocate the rating score for each country
• Provide a summary report of individual country sanitation policies, strategies, or plans.

The consultancy will consist solely of desk review of the policies using the framework that will also be provided. However, prior to the assessment of sanitation policies, the consulting firm/individual would be expected to carry out the following:

• Collect sanitation policy documents of 55 member states and other background information on sanitation.
• Review the African sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) to understand the context, scope, process, and content of the document.
• Study and understand the ASPAT and how it aligns with the ASPG.
• Conduct a desk review of the sanitation policies of all the 55 member states of the African Union highlighting the extent to which the policies align with the ASPG and allocate a weighting for each policy as in line with ASPAT weighting system.

• Minimum of a Post Graduate University degree in social sciences, environment, and other water supply and sanitation related subjects.
• Experience in policy analysis related to water, sanitation and hygiene and related research is essential.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills in English and French.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French is essential
• Track record of timely delivery on self-managed work.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least 15 years’ experience in international development with focus on water and sanitation.

The Executive Secretary,
African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW),
No. 11, T.Y. Danjuma Street, 
Asokoro District, 
F.C.T - Abuja. 

• Summary of relevant previous experiences in conducting policy assessments for the in Africa in water, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Profile and name of lead bidding organization or individual
• Contact email/phone of the lead bidding organization or individual
• Statement of understanding of the objectives and requirements of the assignment
• The proposal should outline the overall process and structure of the assignment.
• A work plan & budget of the assignment.
• Curriculum Vitae of the consultant(s).