Programme Overview

The humanitarian field is growing and changing quickly. The increasing numbers of people in need, humanitarian workers and budgets have resulted in massive growth of and demand on the system. These shifts mean we need new models of effective humanitarian assistance and more capable humanitarian leaders to develop and implement them.

From conflicts to natural disasters, humanitarians are at the forefront of providing life-saving aid to populations in need. Negotiating access to these populations and ensuring that aid is delivered in a manner that respects humanitarian norms and international law is no easy task. This work requires strong leadership and strategic vision. Yet, few humanitarian professionals in developing countries have access to leadership training programmes.

This program was developed by Dataville Research in consultation with NGO actors to ensure what you learn is current and practical. Trainees will connect to the learning platform at their own time, access learning materials and return tasks within a reasonable deadline.

Programme Outline
• A First Look at Complex Emergencies
• Humanitarian Principles, Values and Ethics
• Humanitarian Systems and Actors
• International Conventions on Armed Conflict
• Sources of Internal Displacement Data
• Career Opportunities in Humanitarian Aid
• Research Methodology for Humanitarian Action
• Mobile Data Collection
• Templates for Aid Work
• Personal Security for Aid Workers
• Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Education in Complex Emergencies
• Humanitarian Communications
• Shelter and Settlements in Emergency Situation
• Human Rights at Sea
• Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention and Response
• GPS Mapping of Intervention Locations
• Community Protection Action Groups
• Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Systems
• Writing Policy Briefs

Who Should Participate

• Volunteers, first responders and entry-level professionals in the humanitarian sector from developing and developed countries.
• Young graduates wanting to break into the humanitarian sector.
• Medical Officers working in challenging political space.
• International civilians and military personnel preparing to serve at UN/AU/ECOWAS/NATO/EU-Mission.
• Postgraduate students of peace and conflict studies, disaster management, gender and development and other fields of humanities.