USAID/Democratic Republic of the Congo Integrated WASH and Health Systems Strengthening Activity
USAID/DRC announces a comprehensive WASH and health systems strengthening activity aimed at reducing waterborne diseases in conflict-affected provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The activity seeks to rehabilitate water infrastructure, promote hygiene behavior change, and integrate WASH with primary healthcare delivery. A key component is strengthening local governance and financial management of water service authorities. The donor emphasizes sustainability through community-led total sanitation (CLTS) and adaptive management.
Strategic Overview
USAID/DRC announces a comprehensive WASH and health systems strengthening activity aimed at reducing waterborne diseases in conflict-affected provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The activity seeks to rehabilitate water infrastructure, promote hygiene behavior change, and integrate WASH with primary healthcare delivery. A key component is strengthening local governance and financial management of water service authorities. The donor emphasizes sustainability through community-led total sanitation (CLTS) and adaptive management.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, for-profit development contractors, and consortia with experience in WASH, health systems strengthening, and community engagement in fragile states.
Priorities
Aligns with USAID's Global Water Strategy and the Journey to Self-Reliance, focusing on local ownership, institutional capacity building, and evidence-based adaptive management.
Eligibility
Must demonstrate proven capacity in large-scale WASH infrastructure projects, experience with the DRC context, robust financial management systems, and a commitment to local partnerships.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Conduct a baseline assessment of water quality and health outcomes using advanced data analysis (GSLI: Data Analysis for Project Management). Phase 2: Develop a governance strengthening program for local water committees (GSLI: Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector). Phase 3: Implement CLTS and hygiene promotion with integrated monitoring (GSLI: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop). Phase 4: Establish a financial sustainability plan using the Financial Management course (GSLI: Financial Management for NGOs). Combining these courses ensures that partners can deliver both technical WASH outcomes and institutional strengthening, a distinct advantage in USAID evaluations.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Data Analysis for Project Management
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal