The Agence Nationale de Gestion des Stations d'Épuration du Mali (ANGESEM) and the Office National de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement (ONEA) of Burkina Faso have agreed to enhance their cooperation in improving their management systems and laboratory skills. This partnership is part of the Blue Deal program implemented by the Dutch water authority Hunze & Aa's in collaboration with SNV Mali. The goal is to improve water and sanitation management sustainably.
The cooperation between ANGESEM and ONEA aims to enhance the performance of their laboratories and obtain accreditation according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. This international standard attests to the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. To initiate this process, a two-day training session will be organized in Burkina Faso for personnel from the laboratories of both institutions.
The training program will focus on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, which is a crucial requirement for laboratory accreditation. The program is designed to equip laboratory personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement the standard effectively. SNV Mali is supporting the initiative by recruiting a qualified trainer to lead the training session.
Interested consultants can download the terms of reference from a provided link and submit their offers by email to [email protected], with copies to [email protected] and [email protected], by October 30, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. The subject line of the email should be "Candidature au recrutement d'un formateur pour une formation sur la norme ISO/CEI 17025."
The training program is a significant step towards laboratory accreditation for ANGESEM and ONEA. Accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 will enhance the credibility and reliability of their laboratory test results. The program will also contribute to improving the overall quality of water and sanitation services in both countries.
The Blue Deal program, implemented by Hunze & Aa's and SNV Mali, aims to improve water and sanitation management in Mali and Burkina Faso. The program supports the development of sustainable water and sanitation systems, which is critical for public health and economic development.
The recruitment of a qualified trainer is a crucial aspect of the training program. The trainer will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive training program on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. The training will enable laboratory personnel to understand the requirements of the standard and implement it effectively.
Key points
- The training program on ISO/IEC 17025 is a key component of the cooperation between ANGESEM and ONEA to enhance laboratory accreditation and performance.
- The program is supported by SNV Mali and the Blue Deal initiative, which aims to improve water and sanitation management in Mali and Burkina Faso.
- Interested consultants can submit their offers by email to [email protected] by October 30, 2026.