UN Habitat: Inclusive and Resilient Urban WASH Governance Program
UN Habitat's program funds projects that improve urban WASH governance, focusing on inclusivity, climate resilience, and community participation. It targets secondary cities in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Projects must strengthen local government capacity, promote participatory planning, and integrate WASH with urban development. Emphasis on data-driven decision-making and accountability.
Strategic Overview
UN Habitat's program funds projects that improve urban WASH governance, focusing on inclusivity, climate resilience, and community participation. It targets secondary cities in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Projects must strengthen local government capacity, promote participatory planning, and integrate WASH with urban development. Emphasis on data-driven decision-making and accountability.
Who is it For?
Local governments, NGOs, and research institutions with experience in urban WASH governance. Consortia with both technical and social expertise preferred.
Priorities
Aligns with the New Urban Agenda and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities). Priorities include pro-poor service delivery, gender equality, and climate adaptation. Projects should demonstrate potential for scaling and replication.
Eligibility
Applicants must have strong local partnerships and a track record in urban WASH programming. Budget range: US$250,000 – US$1 million. Required expertise in participatory methods, M&E, and capacity building. Compliance with UN Habitat's environmental and social safeguards.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Proposal Development - Enroll 'Writing Winning Proposals' and 'Project Planning and Management' to structure a competitive application. Phase 2: Technical Capacity - Use 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' and 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to demonstrate expertise in urban WASH and GIS-based monitoring. Phase 3: Governance and Accountability - Apply 'Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector' to design inclusive governance mechanisms. Phase 4: Impact Measurement - Leverage 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' to create a results framework that satisfies UN Habitat's reporting requirements. These courses position GSLI as a strategic partner that can deliver the capacity-building outcomes sought by UN Habitat.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Project Planning and Management
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Data Analysis for Project Management
- Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal