Consultant - WASH in Schools Assessment
Splash International has been awarded a grant to generate evidence supporting the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) implementation in schools, leveraging insights from its successful WASH interventions through Project WISE (WASH in Schools for Everyone). Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are crucial for improving school children’s health, education outcomes, and hygiene practices. Recognizing the Government of India's efforts through JJM to ensure functional tap water supply and improved WASH conditions in schools, Splash aims to contribute key evidence from its prior implementation experiences to inform and strengthen these ongoing government initiatives.
Specifically, the consultant will explore the potential to support JJM for improving WASH in schools in Madhya Pradesh. This assessment will proceed in three phases: Desk Research, Partner Identification, and Stakeholder Interviews.
Consultant Qualifications
The ideal consultant will possess:
- Strong knowledge, skills, and experience in managing mixed-methods research, specifically in qualitative and quantitative methods, data visualization and reporting;
- Knowledge and experience with WASH/WINS analytical tools and strategic frameworks preferred;
- Extensive experience and technical knowledge in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in schools, specifically related to interventions, policies, and programs relevant to contemporary WASH in schools, behavior change and menstrual health;
- Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
Timeline
The period of performance will be between May 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.
Interested candidates should submit the following to splash.programs@splash.org
- CV detailing relevant experience and skills.
- A brief cover letter summarizing suitability for the role and experience with similar projects.
- A proposed detailed budget