e-Learning Course on Governance in Urban Sanitation 25 May - 17 July 2009
Applications are now closed
The course consists of 4 modules:
Learning Objectives The course “Governance in Urban Sanitation” will enable participants to identify the benefits of sanitation and analyze costs and financing of sanitation services, evaluating service provider options and estimating the benefits and limits of private sector participation in sanitation. Participants will also be able to integrate accountability when structuring relationships, examining the role of communities and microfinance organizations in extending sanitation services to the poor. At the end of the course, participants will thus be able to recommend successful strategies and actions at the local level for reforms towards urban sanitation improvement. Methodology The course will be delivered through UNITAR virtual learning environment. The learning activities are based in sound adult learning pedagogical principles. They include, among others, self-assessment activities, peer-to-peer review and evaluation, and social elements. The modules are structured in a non-linear way so as to provide learners with a high degree of flexibility in choosing the learning path that is the most adequate to them. A workshop format activity is of particular importance in the course. Through this learning activity participants will be asked to prepare a practical assignment and to evaluate each other’s work (peer-assessment), which should facilitate knowledge sharing and stimulate the creation of communities of practice. All learning activities will be monitored by a tutor with high level expertise on the sanitation sector. Target Audience The course is primarily intended for decision-makers from local governments. It is also open to representatives of service providers (national governments, private sector, NGOs) and international organizations who are involved in the sanitation sector in Africa. Schedule, Language and Fee This session of the course will be free of charge for the selected participants. The course will run over 8 weeks from 25 May to 17 July 2009. English will be the working language. Completion Requirements, Grading Policy and Timeline To assess participants’ capacity to apply the acquired knowledge to concrete situations the following evaluation tools will be used:
The completion of the above activities is mandatory. Successful completion of the course, entitling to a certificate of completion, requires participants to achieve a minimum total score of 80%. Participants are free to progress at their own pace during the 8-week duration of the course. The case study is to be completed at least three weeks before the end of the course (by 26 June 2009) in order to assure sufficient time for the peer-to-peer evaluation. The workload is estimated to be about 5 hours per week. This includes study time (about 3 hours/week) and participation in collaborative activities (about 2 hours/week). Criteria for Participation To participate in this session of the course on “Governance in Urban Sanitation” candidates should:
Application and Selection Procedure UNITAR selection committee will select 80 candidates to participate in this session of the course. During the selection process, due consideration will be given to the candidates' qualifications, the scope of their professional duties and their geographical location. UNITAR will strive to achieve gender distribution in the group of selected participants. If you fulfill the above-mentioned criteria, The selected candidates will be contacted by UNITAR by 12 May 2009 and provided with the necessary details to take the course. Implementing Agencies and Partners The course “Governance in Urban Sanitation” is implemented by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The contents of the modules are based on the original materials jointly developed by UNITAR and Capacity Building International, Germany (InWent). Contact Mr. Nicolas Plouviez: sanitation@unitar.org. Click here to download the Call for Application (PDF). |
Latest News
|
The goal of the course is to enhance the capacity of local decision-makers to make the most efficient and pro-poor choices and investments in urban sanitation. The course provides analytical tools to understand the financial and institutional framework of the sanitation sector, creating the ability to assess specific situations and make recommendations to design and implement financial and institutional reforms in the sector.