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Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
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Closing Date: 2024-04-14
For a long time, negotiating in humanitarian operations was felt as compromising principles and norms. Only recently was it found to reinforce humanitarian impact by considering the interests of all sides and the context to make a deal.
This executive short course is a full-time training that focuses on the design of adapted negotiation strategies in humanitarian settings and the development of participants’ self-awareness.
It links real situations experienced by participants with the latest concepts around humanitarian negotiation, meaning negotiations aimed at securing access, assistance, and protection for civilians facing humanitarian emergencies.
In collaboration with the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN).
Objectives of the course
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify the frameworks and principles on which humanitarian negotiation is based;
- Define the objectives, specificities and ethical challenges of humanitarian negotiation;
- Select and manage the most appropriate interaction and communication styles with a variety of stakeholders, including non-state armed groups, during a negotiation process;
- Discover your own personal style as a negotiator;
- Identify ways to negotiate in case of abducted staff;
- Understand and apply a set of tools and techniques developed for humanitarian practitioners.
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
- Identifying and comparing types and approaches of humanitarian negotiations
- Analysing a negotiation context
- Defining a strategy using tools designed for humanitarian settings
- Practicing face-to-face through online role playing
Audience
- Professionals in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competencies in negotiation, as well as reflect and capitalize on their experience as negotiators
- Professionals from other sectors (political analysts, decision-makers, government officials, donor agencies) who wish to increase their understanding of negotiation in humanitarian settings
- Graduate students with relevant volunteer or intern experience (2-3 years), looking to undertake a postgraduate course with a view to entering 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.
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