Course AnnouncementThis interactive e-learning course is for dynamic and result oriented individuals working assenior managers and supervisors in the water sector who feel the need to grow in the careerand personal development. These are individuals with ambitions and the desire to make a last-ing difference in their lives and organisations.

The course content is based on «A Challenging Experience in Organization Development. A Guidebook» publishedby Jerusalem Water Undertaking and GTZ Water Supply Development Project.

The course is offered by GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Germany in closecooperation with the ARAB COUNTRIES WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION (ACWUA) and the WAVEplus pro-gramme in Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.

ObjectivesThe course gives a step by step introduction to organisation development. It enhances the capacity of local deci-sion-makers to build a new organisation or revitalise and improve an existing one or parts of it.

The course focuses on building blocks for a strong organisation – including people. However, it does not focus onthe more psychological aspects of human resources development.

Elements and characteristics of the e-learning courseWeb intensive course with mainly asynchronous work, online forum and online moderated expert chats. The flexi-bility allows individuals to select how long and when they intend to spend learning within the course period.

Duration:

Interactive learning totalling about 18 hours during 4 weeks starting June 01st, 2012 plus exam and another 6

hours for the development of an action plan.

Target group

Senior managers and supervisors in water and sanitation utilities, associations, water boards or other related or-ganisations and having responsibility for the organisation or a group of people. The course is open also for part-ner organisations of the GIZ WAVEplus programmes and GIZ programmes in the MENA region.

Required means for joining the course

Internet access (at least 5h/week), computer equipment, PDF Reader, up-to-date browser with Java enabled. Flu-ent knowledge of English language. The course is available in an offline version (Download) as well, but commu-nication in the forum with tutors and other participants is done via Internet. The final multiple choice test is

available on-line only.

CertificatesParticipants will receive a certificate in electronic form (PDF) from GIZ. Requirements: Active participation inforum and chats, passing the multiple-choice test, and the development of an individual Action Plan.

Capacity development perspectivesParticipants with certificates will be eligible for the second advanced course with additional modules on func-tional expertise for the organization and best practices. This course will take some of the important topics of thefirst course and expand on them and go more in depth.

Participants shall be part of a renowned network of professionals in the water sector and share experiences,and further expand opportunities for growth. They will join the Alumni network and Global Campus 21 of GIZ.

Course organisation and application:

Overall organisation:

GIZ Germany

Thomas Petermann and Andrea Notz (MENA region) with Heiko Heidemann and Waltraud Michaelis (WAVE region), e-mail: <thomas.petermann@giz.de> or <heiko.heidemann@giz.de>

Contact MENA region: Mr. Mustafa Nasereddin, ACWUA Program Department, e-Mail:<mustafa_nasereddin@acwua.org> Contacts WAVE: WAVEplus focal points in Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia

Course organisation:

Dirk Hangstein and Hans Hartung, Margraf Publishers GmbH, Germany. For further logistical questions:<inbox@margraf-publishers.com>. Country tutors will assist the course organisers.

Application:

Applications are possible between April 29th and May 25th, 2012 ONLINE ONLY:

Apply here: http://apply-od-basic.margraf-publishers.com

Application Deadline: 25th of May, 2012

The course offers content, exercisesand case studies in the following topics:

Module 1 - A Foundation for your organization:

Basic concepts and processes, Framework, Leadership and commitment, Mission and overall objectives, Strategicanalysis and planning

Module 2 – Structuring your organization:

Functions, Job Design, Numbers of employees, Implementing change

Module 3 – Managing your organization:

Planning ahead, Delegation, Management by Results, Management Reporting, Compensation and rewards

Sucessful participants are qualified for a second advanced course with additional modules on functional expertisefor the organisation and best practices. This course will take some of the important topics of the first course and

expand on them and go more in depth.