221699 System Transformation Grant-GPE UNICEF - Zimbabwe With long-term operational experience in Zimbabwe context and partnership with the MoPSE and other education stakeholders in project implementation, World Vision is well-positioned to ensure all projected STG activities in which they will support particularly the WASH outputs as outlined within the programme design are based on several years of implementation in Zimbabwe and that the necessary outputs are of the appropriate quality and at the best price possible. In addition, WV will be able to draw on existing technical and management staff and logistical capacities to support the proposed activities, recruiting and surging to supplement where necessary.
 
 Regarding efficiency utilisation, World Vision has an extensive network and footprint in the Education and WASH sectors allowing the organisation to operate efficiently across the country. The proposed interventions will thus build on those gains already made and deepen the impact on programme outcomes. By leveraging on existing infrastructure, partnerships, staff and resources, the initial costs required for programme start-up will be very low and all facilities can be completed and be ready for use within the planned work schedule at the lowest cost possible without sacrificing quality standards.
 
 In addition, WV has a proven familiarity with the WHO Guidelines on WASH standards for schools in low-cost settings which were used to develop this STG proposal and will continue to be adhered to during implementation leveraging on the organisations experienced WASH technical staff who will ensure quality of implementation and build on proven tools that work in the Zimbabwean context. Construction work will be procured by competitive bidding. The competitive bids will be based on comprehensive design and specification documentation, including standard bills of quantities (BOQs) already approved by MoPSE and a Gantt chart with milestones. Thus, the project is designed in a way that will allow the work to be completed on time, budget and to specification. We will be able to build on existing relationships with the education stakeholders, District Water and Sanitation Sub-committees (DWSSCs), Water Point Committees and community leaders to commence activities quickly and efficiently.
 
 With regards to effectiveness, WV has experience implementing the WASH program in communities and schools in compliance with existing Zimbabwean government policy and strategies that put emphasis on sustainability. Through sensitisation of Schools Development Committees and other local education stakeholders, and mobilising support from MoPSE, all aspects of project will serve to enhance the effectiveness of education delivery and accessibility through strengthened school management and monitoring mechanisms. The primary measure of effectiveness will be education data related to improved functionality, protection, and safety of
 
 children in Schools. The sensitisation of SDCs, and local education stakeholders, the empowering of communities to ensure that WASH facilities to be provided are maintained will be the hallmarks in providing water in schools at a sustained service level after the programme tenure.