Call for Applications. WSP Training of Trainers Workshop 1-3 April, 2014 Accra, Ghana

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1 Call for Applications WSP Training of Trainers Workshop 1-3 April, 2014 Accra, Ghana Objective of the Training: To build capacity of country experts and local training institutions to provide training of Water Safety Plan as well as provide continuous support to WSP development and implementation. Background: WSPs are a risk- based approach to most effectively protect drinking- water safety. The World Health Organisation s 4th edition of the Guidelines for drinking- water quality (WHO, 2011) explicitly states the importance of WSPs, and the Bonn Charter (IWA, 2004) advocates the use of WSPs as the best way of ensuring good, safe drinking- water. However, WSP are not always fully understood by all stakeholders. There are a number of key terms and concepts that are not always translated appropriately or are simply misunderstood. Face- to- face training is therefore considered to be an essential component to successful global implementation of WSP. In order to ensure sustainability of in- country and regional capacity in Africa to support implementation and provide training on Water Safety Plans, this Training of Trainers Workshop has been organised to strengthen the capacity of country experts as well as local institutes. This will enable them have the knowledge and expertise to train and support those that will develop or implement WSP in future. Target audience: Trainers/WSP champions, training institutes and utilities training centres. The workshop will endeavour to admit at least 2 trainers from selected institutes. This is in a bid to provide and strengthen the training ability of the selected institutes. The trainees will be required to go back and work together in overseeing the establishment of WSP training in their institutes. Workshop Outline This workshop aims to equip participants with both the concepts and approaches on WSP implementation, as well as facilitation and training techniques and skills to become WSP trainers.

2 Day 1: How to create a training environment This day will primarily focus on the various facilitation methods, facilitator skills, and specifically focuses on the participatory approach that the WSP training package requires. Day 2: Water Safety Plans what does a facilitator need to know about WSPs? How do you prepare for this specific training? Using the handbook, this day s session will prepare a trainer to know what messages are important to convey, and what to do within each module. Day 3: How to integrate WSP training in your business model This day s session will provide guidance on how to make this course sustainable. It will provide guidance in knowing your market, establishing your niche as the training institution to deliver this course, and provides methods and tools. Participants will also get to strengthen their learning through a site visit to water supply facilities hosted by Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in Accra. In addition, all participants will receive online guidance and support after the workshop to aid them with their enquiries and difficulties in training and supporting WSP development and implementation. Outcomes Champions trained on both technical content and facilitation / training skills Support on how to disseminate the learning internally Continued practical guidance between the workshops Onsite practical learning of WSP development and implementation, as well as facilitation and training techniques and skills WSP course establishment in Utility training centre/ training institute Venue Ultimate Hotel, Accra, Ghana. Application procedure To attend the workshop, please complete the form below and send it to both the contacts provided by 3 January Receipt of the application will be acknowledged. Support to attend the workshop is available for a limited number of participants. Please do indicate clearly on the application form if you require financial support. Applicants who are able to secure financial support from their institutions or elsewhere will be given priority. In case we offer you full financial support, it will only include airfare (where required), tuition fees, training material, site visit, 3 meals a day and tea breaks, accommodation, and airport pick- up and

3 drop- off service while in Ghana. You therefore be required to cater for all your local expenses in your country of origin including transport to and from the airport, visa expenses, etc. Self- sponsored and externally sponsored participants: The cost of the course is USD This includes tuition fees, training material, site visit, 3 meals a day and tea breaks, 4- nights accommodation, and airport pick- up and drop- off service in Accra. You will be required to make the payment to Ghana Water Company Limited before receiving registration confirmation for the course. For details on how to make this payment, please get in touch with Mr Emmanuel Korsah on the contacts provided below. Host organisations: International Water Association (IWA) and Ghana Water Company Limited Supporting organisation: Cap- Net (international network for capacity building in sustainable water management) For more information please contact: Kizito Masinde Coordinator, Africa WSP Network International Water Association Kizito.Masinde@iwahq.org Tel: Emmanuel D. Korsah Training Manager Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) edkorsah@gwcl.com.gh Tel ,

4 Application Form WSP Training of Trainers Workshop February, 2014 Accra, Ghana Note: In addition to completion of this form, please attach a letter of support from your organisation. Title (Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms) Surname Other names Gender Male Female Nationality Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) E- mail Mobile Current Employer Office Address (street, city, country and ZIP code) Current position Responsibilities Tel E- mail Fax Mobile English language skills (Speaking, Writing and comprehension) Excellent Good Fair Poor None Do you need financial support? i. Have you secured financial support to cater for local expenses in your country (i.e. transport to and from the airport, visa fees, and other related expenses)? ii. Have you secured financial support to cover tuition fees, training material, site visit, 3 meals a day and tea breaks, 4- nights accommodation, and airport pick- up and drop- off service in Accra? iii. If you have secured support in (ii) above please indicate how much: USD: Below, please provide a short statement of motivation on why you want to attend the workshop

5 I Hereby confirm that all information and supporting documentation given in this application form are true and correct: Name of Applicant Signature of Applicant Date (DD/MM/YYYY) The application from is invalid without the applicant s signature.