Strengthening Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Tahoua (Niger)

Deadline: 27-Mar-2026

UNICEF is inviting applications to enhance sanitation and hygiene services and strengthen WASH systems in the Tahoua region. The project supports sustainable hygiene practices, climate-resilient sanitation, and community-managed WASH services, aiming for universal access and FDAL-certified communes.

About the Project

The initiative focuses on improving sanitation infrastructure, promoting hygiene behavior, and strengthening WASH systems at the community level. It supports the Ministry of Environment, Hydraulics, and Sanitation in achieving sustainable, universal access to sanitation and hygiene services.

Key Objectives

• Enhance household hygiene practices to achieve FDAL-certified communes

• Develop climate-resilient basic sanitation services in communities, schools, and health facilities

• Implement innovative approaches to reduce open defecation

• Sustain WASH services through communal management structures

• Strengthen policy, advocacy, and governance for water, sanitation, and hygiene

Focus Areas

• Communication for development (C4D)

• Gender equality and women’s empowerment

• Monitoring, evaluation, and research

• Resource mobilization, training, and capacity building

• Youth leadership and participation

• Policy advocacy, public finance, and local governance

• Basic sanitation, hygiene, water management, natural resources, and climate action

Expected Results

• All villages and hamlets in targeted communes achieve FDAL certification

• Good hygiene practices implemented effectively in primary schools and health facilities

• Creation of a communal sanitation market to promote household latrine use

• Sustained FDAL status through well-managed community WASH services

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in WASH programs, community development, and hygiene promotion. Applicants must demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in similar projects within the last five years

• Capacity to implement community-based sanitation initiatives

• Ability to engage local authorities, schools, health facilities, and youth groups

How to Apply

1. Prepare Complete Program Dossier: Include concept note, references of similar projects, methodological plan, implementation schedule, team CVs, results and budget frameworks, and signed commune inventory sheet.

2. Submit via UNPP Portal: Only complete submissions will be considered for preselection.

3. Shortlist and Refine: Shortlisted applicants will refine program details and budgets for final selection.

4. Evaluation: Proposals are assessed on technical capacity, methodology, feasibility, expected results, and sustainability.

Why This Project Matters

• Promotes sustainable sanitation and hygiene practices to improve public health

• Reduces open defecation and disease transmission in communities

• Builds climate-resilient and community-managed WASH systems

• Strengthens youth participation, governance, and local accountability

• Contributes to long-term health and community resilience in the Tahoua region

Tips for Applicants

• Provide clear evidence of prior WASH project experience

• Ensure methodological plan aligns with FDAL certification standards

• Include measurable indicators for sanitation, hygiene, and community participation

• Highlight strategies for sustainability and climate resilience

• Collaborate with local authorities, schools, and health facilities for effective implementation

FAQs

1. What is the main objective of the project?
To strengthen sanitation and hygiene services and ensure sustainable WASH systems in targeted communes.

2. What are FDAL-certified communes?
Communes recognized for achieving standards in hygiene, sanitation, and open defecation-free status.

3. Who can submit applications?
Organizations with experience in WASH, community development, or hygiene promotion.

4. How should applications be submitted?
Through the UNPP portal as a complete program dossier.

5. What should be included in the application?
Concept note, references of similar projects, methodological plan, schedule, team CVs, results and budget frameworks, and signed commune inventory sheet.

6. What are the expected outcomes?
FDAL certification of all villages, improved hygiene practices in schools and health facilities, creation of communal sanitation markets, and sustainable community WASH management.

7. How are applicants evaluated?
Based on technical capacity, project methodology, feasibility, measurable results, and sustainability plans.

Conclusion

UNICEF’s WASH project empowers communities in the Tahoua region to adopt sustainable sanitation practices, strengthen hygiene behavior, and maintain climate-resilient WASH systems. By promoting FDAL certification, community participation, and youth engagement, the initiative enhances long-term health, resilience, and environmental stewardship in local communities.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.