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Request for Proposals DEWATS Capacity Development Consultancy

with WASH Skills Development Organization

BTDC-ID: 40333
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Request for Proposals DEWATS Capacity Development Consultancy

Announcement Description

Background

WASH Skills Development Organization (WASH-SDO) is a Cambodian non-governmental organization established in 2017 with a core mandate to enhance institutional and technical capacity in WASH-related implementation across Cambodia. WASH-SDO has been awarded a grant by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), channeled through the Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association Southeast Asia (BORDA SEA), to promote decentralized sanitation solutions in targeted cities across Cambodia.

A Training Needs Assessment (TNA) conducted in February–May 2026 (WASH-SDO / BORDA SEA, BMZ-financed) established a combined training need of 47.3% (HIGH) across 28 respondents spanning the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), DPWT provincial departments, NGOs, and academic institutions. Key findings include: 67.9% of respondents with no direct hands-on DEWATS experience; 53.6% with zero prior DEWATS training; and 82.1% selecting DEWATS technology fundamentals as their top priority. These findings underpin the design of the DEWATS Capacity Development Training Programme.

Assignment

WASH-SDO with the support form BORDA SEA seeks to engage a qualified consultant or consulting firm to develop a comprehensive DEWATS training materials for internal five-day trainer capacity building programme and production of two animated videos. The consultant will work remotely to deliver a five-days internal trainer capacity building program that can fully equip them to deliver the full training programme independently to MPWT officials in Khmer without the consultant's presence.

Expected Outputs

Request for Proposals DEWATS Capacity Development Consultancy

  • Career Category: Consultancies
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultancy has three interconnected objectives:

  • Develop a comprehensive, bilingual (Khmer/English) DEWATS training curriculum for the 5-day flagship programme (Component B), building systematically on existing training materials co-developed by BORDA SEA and its technical partners, and produce a Trainer Manual enabling independent delivery by qualified regional partners.
  • Produce two professional animated training videos (Module 2: DEWATS Technology Fundamentals; Module 5: O&M Planning and Performance Management) in Khmer and English, for use as standalone training resources and for dissemination via BORDA SEA's regional channels and the GIZ SuSanA network.
  • Develop supporting materials for Component A (Decision-Maker Awareness Session) and deliver a 5-day internal trainer capacity building session in English for BORDA SEA staff, WASH-SDO co-facilitators, and designated local practitioners — equipping them to deliver the full programme independently to MPWT officials in Khmer without the consultant's presence.

Scope of Work

The consultant shall carry out the assignment across five phases. WASH-SDO with support from BORDA SEA will provide timely access to all relevant existing technical documents, stakeholder contacts, and feedback throughout the assignment. This is a fully remote assignment — physical travel to Cambodia is not required for any phase.

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Eligibility

  • Essentials
  • Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, public health, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in the WASH sector with a focus on wastewater treatment and sanitation technology.
  • At least a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred in one of the following fields: Multimedia Design, Animation, Graphic, Design, Film and Video Production, Communication Studies, Digital Media, Instructional Design, Educational Technology for video production.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in DEWATS design, implementation, operation, and maintenance, preferably in Southeast Asia or comparable LMIC contexts.
  • Proven experience in developing competency-based technical training curricula and materials for adult learners in government or institutional settings.
  • Demonstrated experience in producing animated training videos (applicants must provide at least two examples and specify tools used).
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with Khmer-language translators to produce bilingual materials.
  • Desirables
  • Prior experience working with MPWT or other Cambodian government line ministries in the WASH sector.
  • Knowledge of Cambodia's national WASH legal framework and institutional landscape.
  • Familiarity with BORDA SEA's DEWATS technical guidelines, design standards, and training approaches.
  • Experience designing train-the-trainer program and Trainer Manuals for cascade delivery.
  • Knowledge of QMS frameworks for DEWATS design, construction, and O&M.
  • Experience with monitoring and evaluation of capacity development interventions.

Submission Requirements

Application Requirements

Technical Proposal (max. 7 pages)

  • Cover letter (max. 1 page): understanding of the assignment and motivation to apply.
  • Technical approach and methodology (max. 5 pages): how the consultant proposes to carry out each phase, including the curriculum development approach, the materials-mapping method (building on existing BORDA materials), and the AI-animated video production workflow.
  • Proposed work plan with key milestones and timelines aligned to the deliverables in Section 4.
  • At least two examples of previously developed training curricula or AI-animated training videos (provided as hyperlinks or attachments).
  • Company profile (if applicable) and tax registration ID (for firms)
  • CV(s) of the consultant(s) (max. 4 pages each) clearly demonstrating relevant qualifications.
  • Contact details for at least two professional references.

Financial Proposal

  • Detailed professional fee breakdown by phase/deliverable (all-inclusive: professional fees and taxes).
  • This assignment is fully remote. No travel reimbursables are anticipated. If any in-person element is later agreed by mutual consent, reimbursables will be discussed and agreed separately at that time.

Submission

Proposal Submission: please submit the following documents to the emails below:

  • Technical and financial proposals (maximum 10 pages, including initial work plan).
  • CV(s) of consultant(s).
  • Company profile (if applicable).
  • At least 2 (two) previous similar projects.
  • Portfolio or website link of consultant/firms (if applicable)
  • Tax registration ID (for firms)

Subject Line: Application for DEWATS Capacity Development Consultancy

Attachment:
  • BORDA_DEWATS_Consolidated_ToR_v3_Final
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • B5 building ( Factory ), St National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angrae Leu, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • WASH Skills Development Organization
 
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