UPDATE: We have reopened the bidding process for this project. The new deadline is 23rd July 2018 (before Madagascar 1700 hrs).

The updated version of the Call is attached and can be found on our website . Please use the version dated 25th June 2018 if you are applying.

For clarifications, contact us at erl [at] wsup [dot] com.

This research project, commissioned under WSUP’s Urban Sanitation Research Initiative with funding from Dubai Cares, will use a formative research approach to explore barriers and opportunities for improved school WASH in Madagascar. The over-arching aim of this research is to contribute to the evidence base required to improve and expand Madagascar’s existing WASH Friendly Schools programme (Ecoles Amies de WASH).

The research should aim to identify a feasible adjustment to the current programme model, which generates a sustained increase (by comparison with the existing model as currently applied) in the prevalence of key hygiene behaviours, among schoolchildren exposed to the programme and among members of their households. This will involve a) literature review and formative research to identify one or two adjustments to the current model, which can plausibly be expected to achieve better outcomes; and b) rigorous comparative evaluation of outcomes achieved in implementation of the existing model and adjusted models. Implementation will be funded and managed by WSUP.

The research may be led by a Madagascan or non-Madagascan organisation, but in either case this work will require strong Madagascan involvement in research design and delivery.

Maximum budget under this Call: GBP 65,000
Bids due: Before Madagascar 1700 hrs on Tuesday 19th June 2018
Focus country: Madagascar
Language(s): French (required), English (optional), Malagasy (optional)

See attachment for full details, or visit the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative website . We also have a mailing list so you can receive emails about new projects directly - email ERL at wsup dot com if you would like to be included.