Training on Sustainable WASH Interventions in Post-Conflict & Recovery Settings
Design sustainable WASH interventions in post-conflict and recovery settings. Learn to rebuild infrastructure, promote resilience, and transition from emergency to long-term service delivery.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips professionals with practical knowledge and skills to design and implement sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in post-conflict and recovery environments. Emphasis is placed on building resilience, transitioning from emergency to development, rehabilitating WASH infrastructure, and ensuring long-term community ownership and sustainability of services in fragile contexts.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH and public health practitioners
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Humanitarian and recovery program managers
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Government officials and policy planners
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NGO and UN agency staff
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Infrastructure engineers and development partners
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Donors and peacebuilding actors
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the unique WASH needs in post-conflict and recovery contexts
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Apply conflict-sensitive approaches to WASH reconstruction
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Design sustainable and inclusive WASH programs in transitional settings
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Integrate resilience and peacebuilding in WASH service delivery
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Coordinate effectively with stakeholders in fragile and recovery phases
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Contextualizing WASH in Post-Conflict and Recovery Settings
- Overview of post-conflict and fragile WASH recovery environments
- Key challenges in transitional and protracted crisis contexts
- Linking humanitarian response with development and peacebuilding approaches
- Stakeholder mapping, coordination mechanisms, and institutional roles
- Case Study: WASH recovery programming in post-conflict settlements
Module 2: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of WASH Infrastructure
- Damage and needs assessment for WASH infrastructure
- Technical and logistical considerations in rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Inclusive and accessible infrastructure design principles
- Community participation in planning, rebuilding, and oversight
- Practical Exercise: Prioritizing WASH infrastructure rehabilitation after a crisis
Module 3: Transitional WASH Programming and Resilience Building
- Transitional WASH interventions and service continuity approaches
- Strengthening community-based WASH governance structures
- Resilience-building strategies and performance indicators
- Integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and preparedness measures
- Case Study: Transition from emergency response to resilient WASH systems
Module 4: Sustainability, Behavior Change, and Capacity Development
- Strengthening local institutions and long-term service delivery systems
- Hygiene and sanitation behavior change in recovery settings
- Training, mentoring, and capacity building for local WASH actors
- Environmental sustainability and resource efficiency in WASH recovery
- Practical Exercise: Designing a community capacity-building plan for WASH recovery
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Fragile Contexts
- Adapting M&E systems for post-conflict and recovery environments
- Indicators for resilience, sustainability, and service functionality
- Conflict-sensitive monitoring, accountability, and learning approaches
- Scaling and replicating successful WASH recovery interventions
- Final Project: Develop a post-conflict WASH recovery and resilience framework for a target area
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of post-conflict WASH programs.
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Promotes locally-led solutions that reduce reliance on future emergency aid.
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Strengthens reputation as a credible partner in long-term development.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for humanitarian and development careers.
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Supports advancement to senior program design, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead sustainable recovery initiatives and strengthen community resilience.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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