Facilitators' Manual

A facilitator is a person who helps a group of trainees to get knowledge on a specified subject so that they were able to perform in a better way. The Facilitator understands the common objectives, and plan how to achieve these objectives, during training sessions.

To encourage the participants to use the different methods for accomplishing their task by:

• Planning and setting a positive learning environment

• Responding to trainees needs and giving necessary guidance and support

• Remaining neutral to the subject and participants

• Keeping the participant focused

• Keeping an eye on the time

• Suggesting methods and procedures that can help the group work better

• Encouraging participation by everyone

• Educating/informing participants about activities and steps

• Providing study material to trainees

Some of the qualities of a good facilitator are:

• Approachable, Articulate, Assertive, and Authentic

• Empathetic, Creative, Collaborative, Committed, Credible, and Confident

• Electoral processes knowledge and Electoral management experience

• Empathetic, Enthusiastic, Flexible, and Humble

• Optimistic, Organisational knowledge, and Open to learn about yourself

• People skills, Positive attitude, Punctual and Results-oriented

• Resilient, Self-aware & reflective, self-belief and Humourous

• Sensitive, Steady, Manage stress

• Training programme design skills and Training skills & knowledge

(Source:-Bridge Facilitation Manual)

Different training techniques that are useful in conducting a successful training session are:

• ice-breaker

• short-lecture

• hand-outs and study materials

• questioning

• group discussions

• problem- solving

• role-playing and simulations

• energiser

• use of different teaching aids

• proper use of multimedia

• concluding and evaluating session

(Source:-Bridge Facilitation Manual)

Facilitator notes are the trainees' centered process designed to achieve the stated objectives. They are the facilitators' guide to the training.