About

The Clean and Green Schools and Communities Programme (CGSCP) is a UNICEF-supported initiative aimed at strengthening climate resilience through integrated water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), waste management, renewable energy, and climate education interventions in Jharsuguda District, Odisha, India. The programme seeks to address persistent challenges related to water contamination and scarcity, inadequate waste management systems, and sanitation gaps in rural communities despite significant progress in WASH outcomes across the district. The first phase will be implemented in five Gram Panchayats, namely Hirma, G. Panapali, Kolabira, Bhatlaida, and Baghamunda, with a proposed expansion to five additional Gram Panchayats in 2028 based on successful implementation and demonstrated results. Activities will include the development of village water and sanitation plans, establishment of climate-resilient schools through rainwater harvesting, solar energy solutions and safe WASH facilities, implementation of climate education and behaviour-change campaigns, and promotion of youth-led community initiatives. The programme is scheduled for a two-year implementation period from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028, with all project expenditures funded by UNICEF. UNICEF Odisha is seeking a qualified implementing agency to support programme delivery.

Eligibility

The opportunity is open to organizations capable of serving as an implementing agency for large-scale community and school-based climate resilience and WASH programmes. Applicants should demonstrate strong project management capacity, substantial technical expertise and experience in relevant sectors such as WASH, climate resilience, waste management, renewable energy, and community development. Proposals will be assessed based on project management capabilities (30%), sector expertise and experience (40%), ability to effectively engage youth, schools, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and government stakeholders (20%), as well as the realism of proposed timelines, implementation plans, and the strength of the monitoring, evaluation, and results framework (10%). Successful applicants should be able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes within the proposed project period.

Post Date: October 19, 2026