What You'll Learn
Learn to design and implement cash and voucher assistance for WASH in emergencies. Gain practical tools for market-based programming, monitoring, and impact-driven delivery.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
This course provides WASH and humanitarian professionals with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and evaluate Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) interventions in emergency WASH programs. Participants will explore how CVA approaches can improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in crisis settings, support market-based programming, and enhance beneficiary dignity and choice.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH program managers and technical staff
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Humanitarian aid professionals
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CVA and cash transfer specialists
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Market-based programming advisors
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Emergency response coordinators
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NGO and UN agency staff working in WASH or livelihoods
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves emergency response efficiency through effective use of CVA.
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Ensures aid is targeted, cost-effective, and context-appropriate.
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Enhances organizational credibility as a reliable humanitarian actor.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for humanitarian and emergency response careers.
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Supports advancement to senior coordination, management, or leadership roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion flexible, effective assistance modalities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the rationale and modalities of CVA in WASH emergency programs
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Identify when and how to implement cash or voucher approaches in WASH
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Design market-based WASH responses that align with humanitarian standards
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Coordinate with other sectors and stakeholders to ensure CVA effectiveness
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Monitor, evaluate, and adapt CVA for optimal WASH outcomes
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to CVA in WASH Emergency Programming
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Cash for WASH training – fundamentals and global trends
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Advantages and risks of CVA in WASH
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Aligning CVA with WASH sector objectives
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Case studies from humanitarian operations
Module 2: CVA Modalities, Tools & Mechanisms
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Voucher assistance WASH emergencies – types and applications
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Conditional vs. unconditional cash transfers
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Delivery mechanisms: mobile money, e-vouchers, smart cards
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CVA and coordination with logistics, finance, and supply chain
Module 3: Market-Based Programming & Feasibility Assessments
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Market-based programming WASH humanitarian
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Market mapping and gap analysis for WASH supplies
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Price monitoring and vendor selection
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Assessing local capacity and risks in emergency markets
Module 4: Designing and Implementing CVA for WASH
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CVA WASH implementation course – key design steps
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Setting transfer values and targeting criteria
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Community engagement and accountability
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Operational planning and budgeting
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Risk Management in CVA
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Humanitarian cash transfers WASH – learning from experience
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Tracking CVA impact on WASH access and behavior
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Mitigating risks: fraud, misuse, protection concerns
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Tools for post-distribution monitoring and adaptive management
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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