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Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
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Closing Date: 2024-06-09
This executive short course has a dual objective. Firstly, it aims to build students’ practical skills to design, implement, and monitor projects using Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA). Secondly, it seeks to develop their critical and reflexive skills on the topic of cash and voucher assistance.
In recent years, CVA has emerged as a critical game-changer in how humanitarian assistance is implemented. This is especially true as CVA is becoming a standard modality to deliver relief. Cash and vouchers as a means of assistance are not a new concept, with examples dating back to the 19th century. However, the mainstream adoption of CVA is a recent phenomenon.
Despite this favourable global environment, there is a significant gap in expertise. A startling 7 out of 10 humanitarian organisations report having difficulties finding staff equipped with this skill set.
Objectives of the course
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Critically discuss the concept of humanitarian advocacy
- Understand the dynamics of advocacy within the humanitarian sector
- Explain the main components of an advocacy plan
- Analyse an advocacy context and decide on the most appropriate modes of action
Workload
Around 20-25 hours of work each week, including:
- Asynchronous self-study activities (such as case studies, videos, recorded slideshows, readings, etc.)
- Synchronous live sessions
Thematic structure of the course
- Day 1: Concept and origin of advocacy
- Day 2: advocacy and neutrality
- Day 3: advocacy and access
- Day 4: Advocacy and local communities
- Day 5: case study
- Days 6-7: Advocacy contexts and advocacy plan
- Days 8-10: designing an advocacy strategy
Audience
- Professionals in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competences in humanitarian advocacy
- Professionals from other sectors (PR, policy makers, government representatives, grassroot groups, association representatives) who wish to increase their understanding of humanitarian advocacy
- Graduate students with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a postgraduate course to explore the specificities of advocacy in the humanitarian sector
Distance Learning
- Broadband/high speed connection – 2.5 Mbps minimum
- Please note that most weekly content and activities is accessible via phone, but a PC/laptop/tablet is preferred
- microphone and webcam
Fee information
CHF 1’700 (The course fee includes all costs associated with the course)
How to register
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Swiss or foreign university;
- At least two years of relevant professional experience;
- Excellent command of English (see below)
Documents required
- CV (Resume)
- Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
- Employer’s funding agreement, if applicable
- Highest educational qualification obtained
- Work certificate or official document of your current job position
- Proof of English language competence to be dated less than 2 years (see details below)
- Portrait photo (ID format)
- Scanned copy of the passport
Language Requirements
The minimum required English level is B2. Providing a language certificate is mandatory, except in the following cases:
- If you are a native English speaker, please provide a copy of your passport as proof.
- You have been studying in English for at least three years: please provide a certificate from your institution, your transcript or your diploma.
- If you have worked for at least five years in English with MSF or ICRC, please provide a copy of the English test you have undertaken internally with your employer.
Recognized Tests and Scores
- Cambridge English First (FCE) 160-179
- Cambridge English Preliminary (PET) 160-170
- B2 Business Vantage
- IELTS 5.5-6
- TOEFL iBT 72-94
- TOEIC Listening & Reading 785
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310
- PTE Geneval Level 3
- PTE Academic 59-75
- Duolingo : 110
- EF SET (CEFR) : B2
More information about the admission process is available on our application page.
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