INDIGO Human Centered Design ToT

Training opportunity: 

Become a certified INDIGO Human Centered Design trainer 

The GIZ project 'E-Governance in Palestine and the MENA region (INDIGO), implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), aims at developing capacities in Human Centered Design among relevant stakeholders in the local government sector. The goal is to improve citizen-centered and inclusive digital services as well as innovative and co-creative forms of citizen participation in Palestinian municipalities.

Why Human Centered Design?   

In recent years, governments around the globe have recognized the huge potential of human-centered design (HCD) when it comes to the digital transformation and innovation of their administrations, from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Singapore, Vietnam to the United States. 

HCD is a problem-solving method and mindset that is geared to overcome adaptive challenges by involving human perspectives. By placing the users at the core of the design process, from the problem definition to the development and testing of prototypes, and by involving diverse stakeholders, HCD ensures that (digital) solutions and products are designed in an efficient, user-friendly and accessible way and meet the actual needs of the citizens. 

What do I need to become a certified INDIGO Human Centered Design trainer?

Come and join INDIGO Human Centered Design certification training if you have:

• Previous training experience
• Previous experience in participatory approaches and /or design thinking
• Experience and passion for citizen participation
• Digital skills literacy
• Knowledge working with or for local government (desirable)
• Level of commitment to staying in the organization where you are currently working or explain your current situation (if applicable)
• Creativity and innovativation

Anticipated starting date: October 2021

We are looking for participants who come from different multidisciplinary areas and with diverse backgrounds. The ToT takes place from October 2021 (subject to change) until March 2021. This will be followed by a practicum to support the implementation of a training with Local Government in March 2023. The ToT will be delivered both in person and online.

If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] by August 25, 2021, in order to receive the relevant application for the programme.

Kindly state in the email subject “INDIGO Human Centered Design ToT”.