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Request for Proposals: Development of Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Citywide Inclusive Sanitation

with BORDA Cambodia

BTDC-ID: 37061
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Expected Outputs

Request for Proposals: Development of Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Citywide Inclusive Sanitation

Announcement Description

BORDA is a German NGO with offices in more than 20 countries worldwide. BORDA has been active in Southeast Asia since late 1980s – with the aim to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged communities and to keep the environment intact through the expansion of sanitation services in the areas of decentralised sanitation, wastewater, faecal sludge, solid waste management and holistic livable city planning. We work with local governments and enterprises to improve communal planning processes, sanitary supply structures and services in cities at variety of scales and applications.

BORDA (Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association) is a German NGO established in 1977 in Bremen, Germany. Since 1988, BORDA has been active in Southeast Asia, beginning with its first collaboration in Indonesia, and has since expanded to Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand. Over four decades, BORDA Southeast Asia (BORDA SEA) has implemented more than 1,000 projects in decentralised sanitation, wastewater and faecal sludge management, solid waste management, integrated urban water management, stormwater management, and holistic livable city planning.

Today, BORDA SEA works through offices in Cambodia and Laos, in partnership with local governments, communities, and development agencies, to deliver innovative, decentralised, and nature-based solutions that improve public health, enhance climate resilience, and foster sustainable urban and rural environments.

Expected Outputs

Request for Proposals: Development of Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Citywide Inclusive Sanitation

  • Career Category: Call for Proposals
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop and deliver a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) program on CWIS that equips two partner NGOs in Cambodia with the knowledge, skills, and tools to independently conduct training sessions for diverse stakeholders. The training program will emphasize decentralized wastewater treatment and sponge city concepts and be adaptable for both in-person and virtual formats, with potential for replication across the Southeast Asia region.

Objectives

The consultant or firm will:

  • Develop a comprehensive ToT manual and supporting materials on CWIS tailored to local NGO needs.
  • Build the capacity of two identified NGO partners (one technical, one social) to design, deliver, and evaluate CWIS trainings for government, CSOs, and other partners.
  • Ensure training materials are adaptable for both in-person and virtual delivery.
  • Conduct virtual ToT sessions for the Cambodian NGOs to ensure full readiness by the end of 2025.

Timeline

  • The service duration will be Sixty (60) days.
  • Period of assignment: November 1 - December 31, 2025.

Budget

The total budget for this consultancy is up to USD 10,000 covering all applicable taxes, fees, and expenses.

Eligibility

  • The consultant/firm should meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in CWIS, decentralized sanitation, or sponge city concepts in Asia (preferably Cambodia).
  • Proven experience in developing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs, including online formats.
  • Strong instructional design and facilitation skills.
  • Familiarity with inclusive and gender-sensitive approaches in sanitation.
  • Excellent English communication skills (Khmer or regional language skills are an asset).
  • Capacity to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Access to virtual training tools and platforms.
  • Additional Requirement
  • The selected consultant/firm is expected to work independently and proactively, demonstrating professionalism, creativity, logical thinking, and the ability to generate innovative ideas and constructive suggestions without reliance on continuous guidance from BORDA. The consultant/firm must have the capacity to quickly understand the assignment’s objectives and scope, take initiative in planning and execution, and deliver high-quality outputs.

Submission Requirements

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Technical Proposal (70%):

  • Methodology & Plan: 
  • Understanding of the ToR and methodology.
  • Proposed work plan and timeline.
  • Demonstrated experience with CWIS and training delivery.
  • Relevant qualifications and examples of similar assignments.

Financial Proposal (30%) 

  • Reasonableness and competitiveness of the budget.

Reporting

The selected consultant will report to BORDA SEA’s Project Manager and coordinate closely with the Regional Director, BORDA Southeast Asia, as well as country team in Cambodia. Regular progress meetings will be agreed upon during the inception phase.

Proposal Submission: please email the following documents to email provided in the contact details.

Deadline: Monday, 27th October 2025 at 9:00 PM ICT.

  • Technical and financial proposals. Technical proposal should not exceed 5 pages including an initial work plan.
  • CV(s) of consultant(s)
  • Company profile (if applicable).
  • Links to company website or individual’s webpage/platform showcasing the consultant’s profile.
  • Examples of 3 (three) previous products related to this assignment.

Please click the Attachment below for more information.

Attachment:
  • 251017_PN166_ToR CWIS consultancy_Final
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #01 , Str. 366, Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
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