RISK MANAGEMENT IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS

UNLOCKING PROJECT SUCCESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk management is integral to the success and sustainability of relief, humanitarian, and development efforts, helping organizations navigate the complex challenges they face and maximize their impact on the ground.

A proactive approach to risk management helps organizations adaptation to changing conditions. The environments in which relief, humanitarian, and development work take place are often dynamic and unpredictable. Effective risk management allows organizations to respond before problems escalate, whether they are natural disasters, conflict situations, or socioeconomic shifts, ensuring they can continue to meet the needs of affected populations.

Effective risk management also supports:

• Optimal allocation of resources
• Enhanced Effectiveness and Efficiency
• Ensuring the continuity of operations in the face of various challenges

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

The course covers all the key steps of risk management of:

• Risk Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Quantification
• Response Planning
• Risk Monitoring
• Risk Communication
• Risk Documentation

All topics are supported by frequent, clear, practical examples and case studies from relief, humanitarian and development work. You can see all the sessions at the link.

HOW THIS COURSE WORKS

This is a self-study training so you can work at your own pace. As soon as you sign up you will have access to:

• 2.5 hours of presentations over 25 step-by-step sessions (downloadable, subtitled video, accessible on all devices)
• Ready-to-print handouts for key exercises supporting you in developing your own risk management planning
• Tests to check and reinforce your learning
• A certificate of completion

This is a practical course. You will often be asked to pause and work through reflections and exercises. This is to support you in developing your own risk management plan as you progress through the modules.

You can explore the early modules here:

VIDEO LESSON: COURSE INTRODUCTION (11.50)

VIDEO LESSON: RISK IDENTIFICATION (08.06)

And if you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, feel free to email us.

Your Instructor

Neil Kendrick

Neil Kendrick is from the UK and has been training development practitioners for more than 25 years on Professional Writing, Reporting Skills, Proposal Writing, Results-Based Management and Monitoring & Evaluation. He has trained relief, development and humanitarian professionals in over 20 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends. It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

What can I start?

You can pay by credit card or PayPal and sign up right away. You will have access to the whole course immediately.

My organization is funding this course. How can I enroll?

If your organization is sponsoring you, and you want to pay by bank transfer, send us an email at mail@eldtraining.com.

How can we enroll a group of participants?

Risk management is a team effort. Please email us to discuss enrolling groups and group discounts.