SHUKALB Releases Its Training Calendar for 2024

After thorough analysis of the outcomes derived from the Training Needs Assessment survey, coupled with the invaluable insights garnered from the Validation and Coordination meeting with stakeholders and water utilities, SHUKALB is pleased to share its Calendar of training courses and Capacity Development (CD) programs for the year 2024.

The calendar reflects a collaborative effort aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the water sector workforce in Albania. Each training course and CD program has been meticulously designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to navigate the challenges in the water supply and sewerage sector effectively.

We encourage all stakeholders within the water sector, including member water supply and sewerage (WSS) companies, trainers, partners, to leverage this resource. By actively engaging with the training calendar, stakeholders can access learning opportunities that are specifically tailored to address the capacity development needs identified for the WSS companies.

Below is a detailed overview of the calendar, providing specific information about each training course and CD program, along with related registration details:

APRIL

GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COUNCIL OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY
25-26 April 2024, Tirana
9-10 May 2024, Tirana

In light of the 2022 Water Sector Reform initiated by the Albanian Government, which focuses on the regionalization of water supply and sewerage services, regional water supply and sewerage (WSS) companies now operate under different governing structures. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further training to ensure that members of the supervisory board of these regional WSS companies can effectively fulfill their roles. This training course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals appointed to serve on the supervisory board of a regional WSS company. The goal is to equip participants with the tools and insights necessary to address the day-to-day challenges of supervision and contribute to the continuous improvement of their company’s performance.

This course caters to professionals from water supply and sewerage companies, with a particular focus on individuals newly appointed to the supervisory council of a WSS company, administrators of water supply and sewerage companies, and anyone interested in water and sewerage services in the Republic of Albania.

For more information and registration for this training course click HERE!

MAY

RCDN TRAINING ON CAPITAL INVESTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE WATER SECTOR
Training 21-22, May 2024, Pristina, Kosovo
Peer Exchange 23-24 May 2024, Pristina Kosovo

The objective of the training is to enable participants to carry out complex infrastructure investment projects, and to provide the participants with the necessary framework, general knowledge, and skills in regard to carry out necessary preparations for infrastructure investment project implementation, develop all elements of future infrastructure investment projects, and implement all stages of an infrastructure investment project. The 3-day training is combined with a 1-day peer exchange in Pristina, with the aim of increasing the knowledge of the participants on successful water supply infrastructure projects prepared and implemented by the Regional Water Supply Company of Pristina and the exchange among colleagues on challenges and lessons learned. An action plan will be completed in the end by participants.

For more information and registration for this training click HERE!

JUNE

D-LEAP ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Initial Workshop: 6 June, 2024 in Tirana
Intermediate Workshop: 27 June, 2024 in Tirana
Final Workshop: 18 July, 2024, in Tirana

• Format: 3 workshops of 1 day each and technical assistance over 2 months.
• Target Group: Senior and middle management, including administrators, finance managers, technical managers, and engineers.
• Key objective: To enable participants to develop an effective Asset Management Plan (AMP) ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of WSS company assets.

For more information and registration for this program click HERE!

D-LEAP WATER SAFETY PLAN AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Initial Training: 19-20 June 2024 in Tirana
On the job Training and Visits: 8-12 July, 2024 in each Utilities
Final Training: 30 July, 2024 in Tirana

• Format: Three 1-day joint trainings and a 1-day on-the-job training, combined with a field visit, and technical assistance over a period of 2 months.
• Target Group: WSS companies’ Administrator/Deputy, Technical Manager, Engineers, and Municipal staff of Communal Affairs Department.

For more information and registration for this program click HERE!

SEPTEMBER

ACCESS TO FINANCING PROGRAM
Peer Exchange and Training: 11-13 September 2024 in Tirana
Peer Exchange and Training: 25-27 September 2024 in Tirana
Peer Exchange: 9 October 2024 in Tirana

• Format: Three 1-day peer exchanges tailored for decision-makers and two 2-day training sessions with a joint 1-day peer exchange designed for upper managers, and technical assistance over a period of 2 months.
• Target Group: Municipal and WSS companies’ decision-makers (mayors, municipal counsellors, heads of financial departments, members of supervisory boards); and upper management (heads of communal affairs department, heads of planning and analysis department, heads of development department, specialists from economic and finance department, heads of accounting department, financial specialists).

For more information and registration for this program click HERE!

OCTOBER

GENERAL SAFETY FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS
22-23 October 2024, Tirana

This training course aims at identifying potential workplace hazards and taking preventive measures to avoid accidents. In addition, the course will highlight the importance of developing self-safety programs.

This training course is especially useful for workers in the technical department, including engineers, technicians, and laboratory technicians.

For more information and registration for this training course click HERE!

NOVEMBER

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
19-20 November, Tirana

This training course addresses issues related to standards of quality work, ethics, group work, communication, problem solving, time management, conflict resolution, delegation, decision making and effective presentations. This training course is useful for all employees of water supply and sewerage utilities.

For more information and registration for this training click HERE!

DECEMBER

RCDN WASTE WATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Training: 11-12 December 2024
Trainings and Peer Exchanges during January – May 2025 in Tirana and the Region

Format: Three training totaling 7 days (2 days, 3 days, 2 days) with a 1-day peer-exchange.

Target Group: Technical managers, members of PIUs technical staff, communal affairs department, and the mayor’s office.

Key objective: To improve managers and engineers’ awareness to take an active role in the planning and implementation phases of wastewater infrastructure projects.

For more information and registration for this program click HERE!

WATER LOSS MANAGEMENT
18-19 December 2024, Tirana

Water losses are one of the main factors of low pressure and interrupted water supply. Lack of a continuous interrupted water supply, combined with network amortization, contributes to the pollution of drinking water. Water losses control, either technical or administrative, are the main challenges for the water supply and sewerage utilities. This training course will provide the participants the basic knowledge on monitoring and water loss management.

This training course is particularly helpful for the directors of the distribution and technical department, operation and maintenance engineers, metering engineers, billing specialist and billing and collection managers.

For more information and registration for this training course click HERE!

We look forward to embarking on this journey of learning and development together. For further inquiries or to register for any of the training courses or CD programs listed above, please contact Jonida Ahmeti, Manager of Training and Professional Development, at the following contacts:

Tel: +355 42 24 5101
Mob: +355 69 70 66 222
E-mail: training@shukalb.al ; jonida.ahmeti@shukalb.al