GLOBAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS EVENT FOR URBAN WATER SAFETY PLANS

Final Version (7 September 2016)

BACKGROUND

The Water Quality Partnership (WQP) between WHO and the Australian government has supported the development and implementation of sustainable Water Safety Plan (WSP) programs in the Asia Pacific region since 2005. WSP capacity building,WSP development and implementation, and independent evaluation of water safety planning have been important focus areas of the WQP project, and these activities in the 15 WQP countries have yielded a number of valuable lessons over the decade-long project. Clear patterns have emerged related to WSP concepts or steps that are particularly prone to misinterpretation, and independent assessment of WSP development and implementation has found that these misunderstandings can compromise WSP completeness, effectiveness and/or sustainability.

WQP WSP trainers have learned from these field experiences andhave adjusted training approaches and materials to carefully navigate the typical challenge areas to provide maximum clarity for trainees. The success of the improved training materials has been evidenced through greater WSP knowledge and enthusiasm among trainees and through WSPs that are more complete, better implemented and more effective. The training materials developed through the WQP have also been successfully applied in Africa, demonstrating global relevance and utility.

Standardized WSP training materials developed through the WQP are available for adaptation and use by other WSP trainers in other regions. In order to promote awareness and adaptation/use of these training materials and to share the lessons learned through the WQP, a global WSP training of trainer (ToT) event will be conducted. The event will also provide a forum for WSP trainers to exchange ideas and align thinking on core WSP principles and steps to encourage fundamental consistency in the messages delivered during future WSP training events in different countries and regions, including training events supported by WHO.

GLOBAL TOT APPROACH

The primary objective of the global ToT event is to strengthen the quality and consistency of future urban[1] WSP training events by creating a pool of highly-trained global WSP trainers. The event will seek to:

1)Familiarize global trainers with standardized training materials available for adaptation and use

2)Provide a forum for global trainers to exchange ideas and experiences on WSPs

3)Strengthen global trainer capacity

4)Gather feedback on thestandardized training materials based on global trainer inputs

5)Provide a high-quality WSP training event for host-country participants/trainees

The table below outlines the general structure of the global ToT event.A 3-day WSP training program will be delivered to host country trainees (likely representatives from water utilities and relevant government organizations) using WHO’s standardized WSP training materials.The days immediately before and after the 3-day training will be dedicated to global trainer discussions and training material improvement.

Activity / Participants
Day 1 / Global trainer workshop / Global trainers
Days 2-4 / Delivery of a 3-day WSP training event using standardized training materials / Global trainers + host country trainees
Day 5 / Global trainer workshop / Global trainers

DATES AND LOCATION

The global ToT event is expected to be held from 14-18 November. The location of the event is to be confirmed.

GLOBAL TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS

Participating global trainers should:

  • Be proficient in English (as the global ToT event will be held entirely in English)
  • Have prior WSP training and experience
  • Be available to lead WSP training in the future.

As regional and linguistic diversity amongst the pool of global trainers is a priority, fluency in a language other than English is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least 5 years’ working experience in the water sector, a degree in engineering or other related discipline, and prior experience leading WSP training events. Experience working in low- and middle-income countries is also desirable.

GLOBAL TRAINER TERMS OF REFERENCE

Global trainer responsibilities:

  • Prior to the ToT event, and by the due date specified by WHO, complete a questionnaire to be provided by WHO to guide and support discussion at the ToT event.
  • Actively participate in all discussions and activities throughout the 5-day program, sharing WSP experiences and training techniques and tools as requested.
  • Support the delivery of the 3-day WSP training event on Days 2-4. The training will be led by the ToT event coordinators already familiar with the standardized training package to be used, but all global trainers will be expected to participate as active facilitators and critical observers.
  • Prepare a post-training report within two weeks of completion of the ToT event. The report should be brief (e.g. 2 pages) and should follow the guidance to be provided by WHO.
  • Obtain any required vaccinations and secure visa in accordance with host country requirements.

Global trainer compensation:

In exchange for the contributions described above, global trainer airfare, accommodation and daily subsistence allowance will be covered by WHO (excluding travel days). Global trainers who satisfactorily complete the ToT event will be retained on a roster of experts, to draw upon as needed for WSP training and related activities.

No professional fees will be offered for this training opportunity. Other expenses incurred, such as those associated with travel visas and vaccinations, will be the responsibility of the global trainer and will not be reimbursed by WHO.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted by email to Jennifer De France () and Angella Rinehold () on or before 28 September 2016with the subject line “Global WSP ToT Application”. Application packages should include:

  1. One-page expression of interest highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
  2. Applicant questionnaire (see next page)
  3. CV

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GLOBAL WSP TOT EVENT APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE

Question / Brief response
1 / Name
2 / In what country are you based?
3 / In what country(ies) or region(s) have you worked?
4 / Daily consultancy fee in USD?
5 / Are you available to participate in the global ToT event from 14-18 November (Y/N)?
6 / Are you fluent in English (Y/N)?
7 / In what other language(s) could you comfortably deliver a WSP training event?
8 / Are you available to lead at least 3 WSP training events per year if opportunities arise (Y/N/Unsure)?
9 / How would you classify your experience with urban WSPs (please see concept note for definition), a) limited, b) considerable or c) extensive?
10 / How would you classify your experience with rural WSPs (please see concept note for definition), a) limited, b) considerable or c) extensive?
11 / What WSP training have you undertaken (as a learner)?
12 / Have you been involved in developing and/or implementing a WSP in the role of a WSP team member or advisor (Y/N)? If yes, please explain.
13 / In your experience, what WSP issues have proven the most challenging from the perspective of a WSP learner and/or WSP team member? Please briefly list three key issues, or write “N/A” if no relevant experience.
14 / Have you led any WSP training events (Y/N)? If yes, please explain.
15 / In your experience, what WSP issues have proven the most challenging to teach? Please briefly list three key issues, or write “N/A” if no relevant experience.
16 / Have you been involved in (formal or informal) WSP auditing (Y/N)? If yes, please explain.
17 / Please briefly summarize your involvement in other water quality activities.

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[1]“Urban” in this context refers to water supply systems, generally piped systems managed by a water utility or similar, for which the 2009 WHO/IWA WSP manual applies. This is in contrast with community-managed supplies or other small systems for which a simplified WSP approach is more appropriate, such as the approach outlined in the 2012 WHO WSP manual for small systems. While there will be limited discussion of WSPs for small systems during the event, the focus will be on strengthening capacity and tools for urban water safety planning.Small systems water safety planning requires separate attention and could be the focus of a secondglobal ToT event in due course.