Community Assessment Team: Published on 13 Mar 2007

We are setting up a Community Assessment team with an Assessment Team Leader and 3 staff. They are responsible to conduct all the assessments necessary to run the program. The assessments will be conducted using MPA- PHAST methodology. 6 Staff has already undergone classroom training on conducting MPA- PHAST, and now looking forward to conduct the assessments in the field.

There are three types of assessments which are planned for WATSAN sector:

1. Assessment of Health and Hygiene behavior related to
a. Solid Waste Collection, treatment and disposal
b. Waste Water Collection, treatment and disposal
c. Right use and cleanliness of toilets
d. Maintenance of waste water systems

2. Assessment of community institutions and power analysis with special reference to water and sanitation

3. Assessment of vulnerable people with special reference to access to water and sanitation.

A consultant will be hired to lead the team, conduct analysis and compile the information. The team will conduct assessments in the selected villages with the help of local village leaders, and area staff. The findings and recommendations will be compiled as submitted in the form of a report.