We’re looking for strategic thinkers and creative facilitators
Stanford University’s Program on Water, Health & Development (WHD) is looking to invite up to 12 consultants with facilitation backgrounds from Ghana, Ethiopia, and Uganda, to participate in a comprehensive training, Getting to the Source: Systems Tools for Assessment and Response (STAR). The STAR framework is a powerful approach for identifying and resolving the root cause of a problem. This training develops skills and provides materials that can be used when working with public, private, and non-profit clients.
Participation in the training is subsidized through the generous support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Safe Water Strategy. During the STAR training process, facilitators gain experience working with the Foundation’s Water Strategy partner organizations.
What to expect
Throughout the STAR training, participants can expect a highly interactive format with significant time to learn and practice STAR skills. The training requires an estimated 110-hour commitment over a 6-month period, and is delivered in three phases:
- In the Exposure Phase, trainees engage as participants in a six-week STAR course led by WHD facilitators, which involves six three-hour sessions, with additional time for peer coaching sessions and homework assignments. (estimated time commitment: 30 hours)
- In the Experience Phase, trainees participate as support facilitators in three-week workshops with local government representatives. They co-facilitate discussions with active support from Stanford’s WHD team. (estimated time commitment: 40 hours)
- In the Application Phase, trainees apply the STAR framework independently in a workshop or coaching environment with clients, with more limited coaching support. (estimated time commitment: 40 hours)
The initial course starts at the beginning of June, exact dates TBD. Trainees are expected to complete the full training program, and will be compensated at the end of each phase for their contributions on a graduated basis, with a total possible compensation of up to US$5,000. Trainees who successfully complete all three phases will also receive a certificate of completion from Stanford’s Program on Water, Health & Development.
Required qualifications
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds.
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- Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and/or providing consultant support to teams.
- Experience in rural communities in Ethiopia, Ghana, or Uganda.
- A background in social, economic, and/or political sciences.
- English proficiency.
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in a local language of these districts: Amhara (Ethiopia), Asutifi North (Ghana), and Kabarole (Uganda).
- Experience working with non-profit, government, or development agencies.