Facilitator: Inclusive Dialogue Mechanism on Global Gateway (Digitalisation) Investment at The African Women's Development and Communications Network -FEMNET

The Facilitator’s objective is to organize a creative, engaging, and dynamic dialogue that effectively communicates the initiative’s purpose and involves the audience. The Facilitator will manage the flow of the program, introduce key participants, and facilitate interactions to ensure the dialogue runs smoothly, resonates with attendees, and emphasizes the importance the role CSOs in all their diversity in Kenya in actively engaging and contributing to the CSOs structured dialogue on the EU-Kenya collaboration.

Scope of Work and Terms of Reference

The responsibilities of the facilitator shall include:

• Setting the tone for the dialogue to create a welcoming, energetic, and engaging atmosphere for all attendees.
• Managing the dialogue schedule to ensure that each segment of the program begins and ends on time. This includes coordinating transitions between speakers and breakout rooms.
• Introducing speakers and participants by providing background information and context about their roles and relevance in the dialogue.
• Engaging the audience by encouraging active participation and interaction. This may involve inviting questions and managing interactive segments.
• Troubleshooting any technical issues, delays, or unexpected changes by consulting the event host and handling the challenges smoothly to maintain the flow of the dialogue without disrupting the participants’ experience.
• Ensuring that the dialogue is inclusive and representative of diverse voices ( women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees, persons with HIV, , adolescent girls, young women, internally displaced persons etc).

Key Deliverables and Outputs.

• Facilitation of the Inclusive Dialogue Mechanism on Global Gateway ( Digitalisation) Investment in Kenya.
• One pager facilitator’s reflection of the dialogue with details of what worked well and what should be improved in the upcoming dialogues.

Required Qualifications, skills and Competencies.

• Educational Background: A degree in communications, public relations, event management, development studies, gender studies, social sciences or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications in public speaking or event coordination may be beneficial.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Facilitator or in a similar role, particularly in managing events related to CSOs in Kenya and human rights is highly valuable.

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and engage a diverse audience.
• Confidence and poise in front of an audience, with the ability to handle both prepared material and spontaneous interactions effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage the event schedule, coordinate between speakers, and ensure smooth transitions.
• Quick thinker and problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise during the event, such as technical difficulties or schedule changes.