Are you interested in this opportunity and want to land the job? We can help you with that! Check out our online store! There you will find ebooks and services that will help you in this endeavor.
Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
Location:
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
Training/Workshop
Closing Date: 2024-05-12
This course addresses two main competences related to advocacy in the humanitarian sector.
The first relates to the critical analysis of the definition and dynamics of advocacy for humanitarian assistance. This includes discussions around the positioning of humanitarian actors towards witnessing, activism, and human rights. Additionally, the course delves into the assessment of public campaigns for policy change or protection.
The second main competence provides participants with the overall methodology to create an advocacy plan. The course will specifically focus on operational advocacy. This ensures that programme managers can learn how to address operational needs and field constraints in their advocacy strategy.
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 Requirements
- 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.
Are you interested in this opportunity and want to land the job? We can help you with that!
OpenIGO has helped dozens of professionals from all around the world to kick-start their international careers with intergovernmental organizations. Our high-qualified team of professionals and human resources specialists have put together a series of products and services to help make your dream come true!
On our online store, you will find comprehensive eBooks, mock interviews, application reviews, and other related services, which have been prepared for you with the utmost care! What are you waiting for? Get started on your international career now!
