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ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Effective Fundraising and Proposal Writing

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:39:04 +0000

About the Course

This course aims to teach participants how to prepare and present information about their organizations and their specific projects to donors, to raise funds for their work. The course will inform participants:

1. How to look for funds for humanitarian and development projects.
2. How to register with humanitarian and development donors.
3. How to create (with examples) a pipeline of potential donors.
4. The organizational information required by donors to apply for funds (‘donor due diligence’).
5. How to prepare an effective concept note- main information required, format, hints and tips for writing a good project concept.
6. How to prepare an effective proposal- main information required, format, hints and tips for writing a good project concept.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify new donors for their organization’s work.
2. Create a pipeline of prospective donors.
3. Be able to create a short presentation for donors on the work of their organization.
4. Effectively list the main components of a concept note.
5. Be able to prepare a needs- based concept note and present needs assessment data in a clear and compelling way.
6. Effectively list the main components of a proposal.
7. Be able to prepare a theory of change and a logical framework for their project(s).

Understand the age and gender marker and be able to apply it to their concepts and proposals.

Course Content

First day: May 02nd 2023

Session Time: 9.00 – 9.45am: Icebreaker, training outline, expectations, introductions. Presentation of different charitable donors- ask participants to characterize and list them.

Session Time: 9.45 – 10.45am: Share the main sites/services for finding funds.

Session Time: 10.45- 11.00am: Break

Session Time: 11.00– 11.30am: Create a funding pipeline as a group- share examples of real pipelines- how information is captured and updated to keep a list of potential donors

Session Time: 11.30- 12.15 pm: Map out main organizational information required by donors (‘due diligence’). Share examples of donor due diligence assessments

Session Time: 12.15- 1.15pm: Lunch

Session Time:1.15- 2.15pm: Introductory emails/presentations. Ask the group to write an email/prepare a 3-slide presentation on their organization

Session Time: 2.15- 2.30pm: Break

Session Time: 2.30- 3.00pm: Group presentation

Session Time: 3.00- 3.30pm: Group reflection/recap/questions

Second Day: May 03rd 2023

Session Time: 9.00 – 9.30am: Introductions, energizer, training day 2 set up.

Session Time: 9.30am – 10.30 am: Concept note structure- group exercise to identify and order the main sections of a concept note.

Session Time: 10.30 – 10.45am: Break

Session Time: 10.45- 11.45 am: Group to identify ‘good’ and ‘bad’ concept notes and discuss what makes them good/bad. Hints and tips on how to write winning concepts.

Session Time: 11.45 – 12.30: Focus on needs assessment section as concept notes are needs based. Look at good/poor data collection and share examples of good needs assessments.

Session Time: 12.30- 1.30pm: Lunch

Session Time: 1.30- 2.30pm: Look at the activity summary and beneficiary section of the concept note- share ‘good’/’bad’ examples and ask the group to think about their own projects.

Session Time: 2.30- 2.45pm: Break

Session Time: 2.45- 3.15: Look at difference between concept note and proposal structure, to set up for day 3

Session Time: 3.15- 3.30pm: Group reflections and questions

Third Day: May 04th 2023

Session Time: 09.00 – 9.30am: Introduction to the final day’s topics, energizer, recap of day 2 topics.

Session Time: 9.30- 10.30am: Overview of proposal sections and main required information- done as a group exercise

Session Time: 10.30- 11.15am: Present theory of change and logical framework . Group exercise to put together a logical framework.

Session Time: 11.15- 11.30am: Break

Session Time: 11.30 – 12.30pm: Proposal budgets- general advice on direct vs indirect costs, allowable costs CE, NCE etc.

Session Time: 12.30- 1.30pm: Lunch

Session Time: 1.30- 2.30pm: Cross cutting themes and communications proposal sections- ‘good’/’bad’ examples

Session Time: 2.30- 2.45pm: Break

Session Time: 2.45- 3.15pm: Round up quiz, energizer, recap

Session Time: 3.15- 3.30pm: Certificates/last questions.

About the Trainer

Lead trainer
Poppy Hardee is a committed humanitarian with over ten years’ experience in institutional fundraising, program management and capacity strengthening. Her field experience covers a range of humanitarian sectors in complex settings. Poppy has supported and managed programs directly in Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Somalia, and Sierra Leone. She is also a business development expert who currently works for Save the Children UK, as their Charitable Funding Lead.

Trainer Assistant
Youssef Almustafa has more than 15 years of experience as a trainer and facilitator; he delivers and facilitates trainings in Sphere, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Cash and Voucher assistance (CVA), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Project Management for Development (PMD Pro1), Minimum Economic Recovery Standard (MERS) | Third Party Monitoring (TPM) with a special focus on livelihood sector l Field work supervision and data collection. In addition to training, he has more than 10-years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, needs assessment and research.
In this effective fundraising & proposal writing training, Mr. Almustafa will support the lead trainer in all sessions; in addition, he will deliver sessions related to monitoring and evaluation and logical framework.

Intended Audience and Requirements

Any staff of humanitarian or development organizations with a responsibility for program design, business development, proposal writing and/or fundraising.

How to register

You can register by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3LvUnb7 and filling the registration form.

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“Gender Mainstreaming in Peacekeeping & Conflict Resolution — Cases & Insights from the United Nations” In Vivo Training Course

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:25:02 +0000

ABOUT THE COURSE

The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender issues with the view to applying gender perspective in all policies, actions, plans and procedures in integrated peace operations and to improve understanding of the role women could play in peacekeeping and conflict resolution, and to enhance specific skills of the participants in gender sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design.

The in vivo course will take place over a period of five days, from 4 — 8 May 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field: Ms. Rana Rahal, Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, and Amb. Miloš Strugar. The activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions, Q&A sessions, group work, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

— Deal with challenges in integrating gender perspectives in peacekeeping efforts;

— Differentiate between Gender and Sex, and develop a gender sensitivity to culture;

— Contextualize Gender in the UN and individual mission mandates;

— Identify challenges, and positive/negative impacts of peacekeeping on different gender groups

— Understand Gender Equality, Gender Balance, and Gender Mainstreaming;

— Apply a gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;

— Understanding the impact of conflict on different gender groups, and better understand conflict drivers, actors and dynamics;

— Mainstream Gender and conduct a Gender Analysis in Military Operations at different levels, and identify gender-related early warning signs of conflict;

— Understand and identify risks associated with women and girls in conflict;

— Design inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for a greater inclusion of women;

— Apply a range of techniques, practical measures, and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;

— Define Conflict Related Sexual Violence, as well as its forms and goals;

— Address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire, security arrangements and peace agreements;

TARGET AUDIENCE

The course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs, civil affairs and other civilian, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU, OSCE, etc.), as well as diplomats, and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions.

LOCATION

The course will be organized at Hotel M, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade.

Hotel M offers special daily rates for course participants which includes accommodation in a single room, and three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

— The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.

— Upon completion of the course, certificates of participation will be issued in hard copy.

How to register

Registration is open until 21 April 2023 and can be done via the link below:

REGISTER NOW

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Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) – June 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:20:07 +0000

Location

La Bessone, near Geneva, Switzerland.

Starting Date & Initial Contract Details

Course dates:

17th – 24th June 2023

ROC Application deadline:

24th May 2023

Contract length

If a field contract is signed after the ROC, it normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years.

Please note that attending the ROC does not guarantee a job placement after the ROC.

Field Workplace

Medair is currently working in Afghanistan, D.R. Congo, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen.

Field contracts given will be based in one of these countries or any new programmes that Medair starts up.

Why consider the Medair ROC?

If you have professional experience that matches one or more of the Medair sectors but you cannot see any current jobs that fit your profile, apply directly for the Medair ROC, our “Relief and Recovery Orientation Course”.
We will try and match your profile to our upcoming field vacancy needs and if there is a good match, we will consider you for this or a future ROC.
Everyone who works as an Internationally Recruited Staff in one of our field programmes must first successfully complete the ROC.

Candidates accepted onto the Medair ROC/vROC will be considered for
International Staff field roles

All new deploying international staff to Medair’s country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.

ROC Overview

The ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. This 7 day course is held three/four times a year. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair’s values, projects, and country programmes. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a field programme. The course is normally held in Switzerland (covid permitting).

Fees, Content & Schedule

Download the ROC Brochure for course information and fees

Key Activity Areas

The ROC simulation includes practical exercises, research, and daily updates of changing field conditions and security bulletins.

Other Experience / Competencies

Standard ranges of experience and competencies required for Medair field positions:

• Minimum 1 year’s professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
• Project management and team management experience
• Management experience desirable, especially in a relief environment
• Experience at cross cultural communication techniques; Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues; Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; Able to express views clearly
• Experience in dealing with donors and government officials desirable
• Experience in training/mentoring staff; Team player with strong relational skills
• Committed to team-building, and to consultative and servant leadership
• Planning, assessment and analytical skills
• Report writing and proposal writing skills desirable
• Good level of self-motivation, with a pro-active approach to work, problem solver, dynamic, mature
• Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks
• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.
2. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
3. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page.

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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Online Certificate Course - Organizational Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:11:28 +0000

Organizational Project Management (OPM) is defined as the execution of an organization's strategies through projects by combining the systems of portfolio management, program management, and project management.

OPM is based on the idea that there is a correlation between an organization’s capabilities in project, program, and portfolio management, and the organization’s effectiveness in implementing its strategy. The goal of an organization’s strategy is the translation of its vision and mission into specific actions that will deliver maximum value to its stakeholders, including donors and beneficiaries. Achieving the strategy ensures continued growth in development results and sustainable competitive advantage. This is especially true in today’s increasingly competitive global environment, where organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve their capabilities and performance in the delivery of their strategy.

The goal of OPM is to ensure organizations are doing the right projects and that the projects are doing the right things.

This is an advanced course on the concepts, processes, and methods required to ensure that all projects and programs are aligned with the organization’s development goals. OPM is a flexible framework that facilitates the integration of all projects and programs to support the organization's development goals. This course is especially useful for anyone working in a development organization that is seeking to improve the delivery of a project, program and ensure they are aligned with the strategic objectives, this course is particularly beneficial for organizations that do not have a unified project management approach and those in the process of improving or sustaining their current project management framework. The course is based on the international standard from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

The curse is based on the international standard from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Course Content:

Module 1

Lesson 1 – Integrated Project Management

1.1. Project Management in Organizational Strategy
1.2. Integrated Project Management
1.3. Organizational Alignment
1.4. Organizational Project Management Maturity Model

Lesson 2 – Program Management

2.1. Introduction to Program Management
2.2. The Five Program Management Domains,
2.3. Managing the Program Cycle
2.4. The Role of the Program Manager

Module 2

Lesson 3 – Portfolio Management

3.1. Introduction to Portfolio Management
3.2. Portfolio Domains
3.3. Portfolio Life Cycle
3.4. The Role of the Portfolio Manager

Lesson 4 – Enterprise PMO

4.1. The Strategic PMO
4.2. PMO Functions
4.3. PMO Frameworks
4.4. PMO Maturity Levels

Module 3

Lesson 5 – Project Knowledge Management

5.1. Introduction to Project Knowledge Management
5.2. Project Knowledge Management Process Cycle
5.3. Competency Development Framework
5.4. Project Management Information Systems

Lesson 6 – Organizational Project Management

6.1. OPM governance
6.2. Enterprise Risk Management, ERM
6.3. Organizational Scorecard
6.4. Implementing OPM

About this course

This is a three-week long course, each week students will work on the activities and exercises required to meet the learning objectives. Participants require an average of one hour per day to complete the assigned activities. This course is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of project management concepts. Key topics of focus include integrated project management, program and portfolio management, the enterprise project management office, project knowledge management, organizational project governance, and enterprise risk management.

Course Audience

This is the ideal course for those seeking to advance their understanding of project management and use OPM to achieve better performance, better results, continuous development, and achieve a competitive advantage. Course participants include project directors, program managers, project supervisors, project managers, and project staff wishing to increase their skills and knowledge to understand the advanced methods, processes, and techniques of project management. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world, and they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is shared in the course forums.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Organizational Project Management online course, participants will:

• Understand the benefits of alignment with organizational strategy
• Identify best practices in managing programs and portfolios
• Recognize the roles of the program and portfolio manager
• Understand the process of managing project knowledge

Certification

Participants that successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion mailed via postal mail. This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website.

Course Requirements

There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader in their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments.

Student Feedback

"I dare say, "Organizational Project Management" is a must for everyone involved in the business of executing projects for development irrespective of his/her role in the project team. Every development organization should mandate all its project and program managers to take this course if not already so done! The earlier the best!" Henry Njakoi, Tanzania.

"This is one of the best online courses I have ever done in my 15 years career in the Not-for-Profit sector and it has greatly improved my knowledge on the relevance of introducing a holistic approach to manage development projects through the Organizational Project Management (OPM) framework. The value addition of a good OPM is enormous and I can't wait to start implementing it in any organization I work for. This course is useful for everyone working in the Not-for-Profit sector where project implementation is the channel through which the goal and objectives of the organizational strategy are achieved. " Mohamed Silla, ActionAid - Sierra Leone.

"I am not new in the field of project management. In fact, I have been a PM practitioner for many years now. But I got pleasantly surprised (and humbled) to realize through this course, our teacher and through my co-learners that I still have much to learn about it. I am glad I chose to enroll in this new course of PM4DEV at this time, as it has been a very enriching, mentally stimulating and mindset changing experience for me. Very grateful indeed! " Marietta Rios, World Vision International - Philippines.

"I have worked as a Program Manager for over four years, but this course has expanded on my understanding of Organizational Project Management. I appreciate PM4DEV for fostering my professional development." Ibrahim Turay, Health Poverty Action - Sierra Leone.

In 2013 PM4DEV became a PMI Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). It means that our courses meet the strict criteria from the largest project management organization of the world and that increases the value you obtain from learning at PM4DEV. Your investment in learning is secure, and you can be certain that our courses have the quality you expect.

Click the link below to go to our registration page.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecourse-organizational-project-management-september-11-2023-registration-593371659607...

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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Gender Mainstreaming (Gender Equality-Advanced Course)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:34:59 +0000

Gender mainstreaming is a strategy to achieve gender equality. It is shorthand for saying that the impact of all policies and programmes on women and men should be considered at every stage of the policy or programme cycle — from planning to implementation and evaluation. This advanced e-learning course aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of gender mainstreaming and gender analysis. It draws on best practice and case studies from around the world. The course also provides the opportunity to focus on a specific sectors or policy areas (such as, education, sexual exploitation and abuse, organisational development, or human resources) and for participants to employ this knowledge in their own workplace through an action research topic.

The first half of the course will focus on lessons learned in gender mainstreaming in various UN agencies, international non-governmental organisations, governments and programmes. In the second half participants will be introduced to specific gender mainstreaming tools, including the use of gender planning frameworks, and several topical areas based on the interest of the participants. Critical analysis of current theory and practice is encouraged throughout the course.

Course objectives

This e-learning course provides you with an introduction to the international standards, organisational approaches, methods and tools of gender mainstreaming and critical concepts as a means to reflect on and deepen your own work. You will:

acquire knowledge about:

• existing gender analysis frameworks;
• practical gender mainstreaming tools and their application;
• challenges organisations face in mainstreaming gender internally;
• how gender mainstreaming has an impact on and benefits international development and humanitarian programming.

Gain skills in:

• defining main gender concepts, gender analysis and gender mainstreaming;
• determining what gender mainstreaming tools are most useful;
• determining whether a programme is gender-sensitive in international development and humanitarian response;
• monitoring gender equality programming using checklists and tools;
• encouraging full participation of women, men, girls and boys.

Course format

This certificate course involves approximately 50 hours of reading, discussion, weekly 90-minute live classroom sessions via Zoom (on Tuesday's from 14h00-15h30 UTC/GMT) with the course instructor and/or guests experts, assignments (both individual and in small groups) and quizzes, and is offered over a 11-week period. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. Case studies will be used to enable interactive learning and activities. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to audit* the course. (Auditors* take the course for the purpose of self-enrichment and academic exploration. Auditors have access to the course platform, including all course resources, such as Instructor’s Messages, readings and videos. Auditors are welcome to participate in the live classroom sessions and view the discussion forums. However, auditors cannot participate in discussion forums, submit exercises for review by the instructor or attempt quizzes. Auditors will not receive a certificate upon completion of the course.)

Course outline

Week 1: Gender and defining gender mainstreaming
Week 2: Gender integration framework
Week 3: Gender analysis
Week 4: Applying gender mainstreaming (group work)
Week 5: Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis: gender audits
Week 6: Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis: gender budgeting and the gender with age marker
Week 7: Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis: gender in humanitarian action (individual work)
Week 8: Engaging men and boys
Week 9: Overcoming resistance
Week 10: Benefits of gender mainstreaming
Week 11: Wrap up & the way forward

How to register

Register online at: https://www.humanrightscampus.org/mod/page/view.php....

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CDPM-III: Expert Certified Development Project Manager, Level 3 (S3)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:32:35 +0000

Master Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program

The CDPM-Level 3 certificate program is an advanced training program designed for professionals who want to take their project management skills and knowledge to a higher level. The program consists of five (5) courses, to earn the certificate, you must complete two mandatory courses and select and complete three elective courses that best meet your individual learning objectives, each course has a duration of three weeks.

Program requirements

Complete two mandatory courses:

• OPM - Organizational Project Management
• MPM - Mastering Project Management

Complete the suggested elective courses *

• EPM - Effective Project Management
• APM - Adaptive Project Management
• PMIS - Project Information Management Systems

* These courses are elective, and you can choose from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors

Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager (CDPM-III) mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link CDPM

Download the 2023 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the discount use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-3.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Program Brochure

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CDPM-II: Expert Certified Development Project Manager, Level 2 (S3)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:30:57 +0000

Expert Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program:

The CDPM-Level 2 certificate program, provides you with comprehensive training on development project management. The program consists of four (4) courses; to earn the certificate, you must complete two mandatory courses and select and complete two elective courses that best meet your individual learning objectives, each course has a duration of three weeks.

Complete two mandatory courses:

• APM - Adaptive Project Management
• LPM - Leadership in Project Management

Complete the suggested elective courses:

• EPM - Effective Project Management*
• RBPM - Results Based Project Management *

* These courses are elective, and you can choose from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors

Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager (CDPM-II) mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link, CDPM

Download the 2023 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the special discount, use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-2.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Program Brochure

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CDPM-I: Advanced Certified Development Project Manager, Level 1 (S3)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:29:19 +0000

Advanced Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program:

The CDPM Level 1 program consists of three courses, each course has a duration of three weeks. The certificate program provides you with a comprehensive introduction to development project management. To earn the certificate, you will complete the two required courses and complete one elective course that best meets your individual learning objectives. Program Requirements

Complete two mandatory courses:

• FPM - Fundamentals of Project Management
• EPM - Effective Project Management

*Complete the suggested elective course:**

• PDME - Project Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation

* You can also choose an elective from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link, CDPM

Download the 2023 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the special discount, use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-1.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Program Brochure

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Online Certificate Course - Project Management Information Systems for Development Organizations and NGOs

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:29:30 +0000

The goal of information management is to ensure that the right information reaches the right stakeholders at the right time. Project stakeholders, donors, partners, and beneficiaries depend on good and timely information to make good decisions.

You will gain a strong working knowledge of the concepts of project information management systems and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage the information in your project. Participants will receive a free copy of the course textbook.

Audience

This course is designed for all people that want to improve the way information is managed in their projects, including professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge, team members, supervisors of project managers and students of project management. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world, a medium level of reading and writing English is recommended.

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Project Management Information Systems online course, participants will: Understand the information management processes and information lifecycle, know the steps required to plan and manage project information and develop an effective project information management plan.

Content:

Module 1

1. Lesson 1 – Introduction to PMIS

• 1.1. Problems with PMIS
• 1.2. Definition of PMIS
• 1.3. Levels of technology
• 1.4. Information requirements
• 1.5. The logical framework

2. Lesson 2 – Information Environment

• 2.1. Information environment and dimensions
• 2.2. Information logistics and workers
• 2.3. Information standards
• 2.4. Information politics, and culture
• 2.5. Information governance and strategy
• 2.6. Information architecture

Module 2

3. Lesson 3 – Components of a PMIS

• 3.1. Components
• 3.2. Scope
• 3.3. Schedule
• 3.4. Budget
• 3.5. Team
• 3.6. Beneficiaries
• 3.7. Results

4. Lesson 4 – The Information Cycle

• 4.1. Information cycle*
• 4.2. Information needs and sources
• 4.3. Information selection and collecting
• 4.4. Information organization and analysis
• 4.5. Information reporting and use
• 4.6. Information evaluation and improvement

Module 3

5. Lesson 5 – System Development Lifecycle

• 5.1. System development
• 5.2. System development lifecycle (SDLC)
• 5.3. System requirements and design
• 5.4. System development and testing
• 5.5. System training and deployment

6. Lesson 6 – Managing the PMIS

• 6.1. Managing the PMIS
• 6.2. The information management plan
• 6.3. Information collection
• 6.4. Information analysis and reporting
• 6.5. Information access and security
• 6.6. Evaluating and improving the PMIS

Requirements

There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader in their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments. Good connectivity is required to watch some of the online videos. As a convenience to our remote students, you can download most of the course material to read offline. A copy of the textbook will be available in pdf format. More information at http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/epmis.html

Student Feedback:

“Very good blending of learning methods aiming to improve knowledge and application in daily work of PMIS concepts. Highly theoretical course, missing the conversion of the theory into a practical application embedded in the course curricula.” - Manuela Gazibar*, World Vision – Romania*

“This was one of the most well organized, researched and structured eLearning course I have ever done with tremendous support from the tutor as if he knew me personally who even wrote to me to enquire if I had any challenges when I lagged behind and offered to help in any way possible. This personal touch made me feel special and encouraged me triple-fold. I have already used some of the skills even before completion and I could see from my boss that he was very impressed with the WBS logframe, and asked me to share it with our Regional Office.” Malindi Kaima, Child Fund International – Zambia

“Excellent course teaching fundamentals and processes behind the development of an effective information management system, with the right focus on automation and technological tools. Extremely helpful in situated the mindset required for complex information management. Thank you!” Arnab Majumdar, MSF Canada – Canada

Visit this link below to register online:

https://pmis4dev.eventbrite.com/?aff=reliefweb

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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Online Certificate Course: Effective Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:26:34 +0000

Master the project management processes required to successfully manage your projects, learn how to manage the project constraints, develop a stakeholder map, and manage project risks. Join us in the upcoming online course Effective Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs.

About this course: An advanced level, hands-on course, which will give you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while satisfying the needs of stakeholders. You will gain strong working knowledge on the nine processes of project management and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage your project. Participants will work on a case study to complete all exercises.

Audience This course is designed for all people that want to start a career in development project management, including professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge. An ideal course for team members, managers of project managers and students of project management. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world; NGOs, universities, social development institutions, international development, and relief organizations.

Objectives Upon successful completion of the Effective Project Management Online course, participants will: Understand the nine process areas of project management, know the steps required to plan and manage each project management process and use the primary planning and monitoring documents of a project.

Requirements There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader in their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments.

Certification Participants that successfully complete the course requirements will receive a printed certificate of completion mailed via first-class mail at no extra cost. This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

Student feedback:

"A very practical and informative course for anyone working in the project management field. It provides a good foundation of EPM principles which you can actively implement in the field." Henrika Wagner, Kenya

"A very unique course where topics learned generate scenarios and simulations that definitely puts you in a real-life situation that empowers your analytical and process-thinking mind of how fit are you as a project manager in today's complexities and demands." David Teaabo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Immigration. Kiribati

"It was a great experience, I didn’t think I would learn this much! I will use a lot of the information and methodologies in my organization and suggest a lot of adjustments since management can improve the execution of our projects substantially. The course totally fulfilled my expectations! And you learn not only from the materials and the tutor but from all the participants, there is a lot of experience shared that would be very useful for each other." Karina Antezana, Bolivia

"The learning materials in this course were well designed and easy to follow. I mostly enjoyed this e-course because we received constant guidance and a lot of practical hints on valuable management tools. The schedule keeps you quite busy but it's anyhow feasible to respect the deadlines and to complete the course within the three weeks." Stefania Rigillo, Malaria Consortium. Italy

In 2013, PM4DEV became a PMI Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). It means that our courses meet the strict criteria from the largest project management organization of the world, and that increases the value you obtain from learning at PM4DEV. Your investment in learning is secure, and you can be certain that our courses have the quality you expect.

How to register

Visit the link below to register online:

https://epm4dev.eventbrite.com/...

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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Online Certificate Course: Results-Based Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:25:07 +0000

Results Based Management is a shift from a focus on inputs and activities to a focus on outputs, outcomes, and impact. Results are the changes that can be described and measured, and it’s the consequence of a cause-effect relationship. They imply that changes in behaviors, by individuals, groups of people, organizations, government bodies or society, has taken place.

This course takes the concepts of RBM and applies it directly to the project management environment, using all the processes and methods that will help development projects achieve the desired results. It's designed for people that have a responsibility to manage or contribute to the results of a project, especially project managers, team members and project directors. Participants will develop a complete understanding of the most common principles, processes, and tools that are necessary in the planning, implementation monitoring, and reporting based on best practices in the RBM field. With a special focus on the application of the results chain, the logical framework and the performance measurement framework.

The online course has a duration of three weeks. Each week, the instructor will provide instructions to help students complete the required assignments; they will participate in discussions and receive feedback from the course instructor. Students will have access to videos, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students will follow a detailed schedule to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forms, and submit their exercises in order to receive a grade. Successful completion of all the course requirements will lead to the award of a Certificate of Completion.

About this Course

This course provides a complete overview of the results-based project management (RBPM) approach with practical applications of tools and methods needed for planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating development projects. You will need between 8–10 hours per week to complete the lectures and case study exercises. You will participate in engaging online conversations with peers from around the world while receiving a constant guidance from the instructor.

Objectives

Participants will gain confidence to apply the acquired skills and knowledge of RBM to their projects, by sharing and learning from other country experiences, they will strengthen their RBM process; they will have an improved understanding of how RBM can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability. Participants will also learn how to plan, manage, and monitor a project with a focus on results. In addition, they will learn the concepts for an effective evaluation, the qualities of good reports and the benefits of continuous learning process applied during the project life-cycle.

Syllabus

• Lesson 1 - Results Based Management; Principles and the Results Chain
• Lesson 2 - Planing for Results; The Logical Framework Approach
• Lesson 3 - Managing for Results; Implementation Plans
• Lesson 4 - Monitoring for Results; Performance Measurement Framework
• Lesson 5 - Reporting Results; Reporting Process and Progress Reports
• Lesson 6 - Learning from Results; Adapting and Continuous Improvements

Audience

This course is designed for people working in development organizations, including, NGOs, project teams, multi and bi-lateral development organizations, representatives from national and local governments, and anyone who is interested in learning the concepts, tools and methods of Results Based Project Management. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world, and they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is shared in the course forums.

Requirements

There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader in their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments. Good connectivity is required to watch some of the online videos. As a convenience to our remote students, you can download most of the course material to read offline.

Certification Participants that successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion mailed via post mail. This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

Student Feedback:

“I regret that I did not take this Results-based Project Management course earlier in my Career. The course is very well designed and excellently delivered by the facilitator. The interactive learning forums are rich in experience sharing by participants. I highly recommend this course for everyone one working in development, both in program and finance/Administration”. Henry NJAKOI, Tanzania

“This was a very interesting course and little more challenging than the other courses I have previously taken. I enjoyed the discussion forums mostly, as I got the opportunity to share my experiences with the other participants and also gained knowledge from their experiences, which allowed me to have a better understanding of the topics taught. I intend to put all this acquired knowledge into practice in the future”. Bina Mathurin, Saint Lucia

“A great course, well designed, very informative and a great teaching (online) method allowing for a flexible interacting throughout the course with the tutor and fellow classmates. Perfect for someone in the field or next to a full-time job. I'll recommend this course to anyone looking for improving their understanding of RBM concepts”. Petra Novakova, Netherlands

“When at the end of a course you feel that you don´t want it to end.... that is the best indicator of quality... I love it and I will miss PM4Dev, I will come back for sure... “ Astrid Cañas, Forum Syd - Colombia

How to register

Visit this link to register online: https://rbpm4dev.eventbrite.com/?aff=reliefweb

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio Student Services ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com www.pm4dev.com Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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Health Systems Through Crisis And Recovery - XIII ed.

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:44:49 +0000

Background

Spurred by misrule, conflict, impoverishment, social upheavals, environmental degradation and displacement, crises multiple the world over. Shocks and stressors intersect, prolonging crises and thwarting recovery attempts. Health care – starved of capacity and resources - is unable to respond to old and new needs.

The complexity of these turbulent contexts poses daunting challenges to health workers – both national and international – who are called to provide health services and contribute to their recovery. The poor grasping of the context and of the health determinants at play has generated misconceived interventions resulting in fragmentation, waste and ineffectiveness.

This training programme intends to critically review this situation, in light of experiences gathered in an array of crises, past and present. This empirical foundation is used to suggest appropriate conceptual tools aimed at engaging effectively in uncertain and unstable settings.

The Course, held for the first time in 2005, has evolved substantially since then. It is actively kept in progress, by constantly updating its contents, introducing new study topics and materials, and inviting new experienced lecturers. The Course programme maintains a degree of flexibility to discuss in detail topics of particular interest to participants. The Course focuses on health issues, but it is open to professionals from other disciplines.

Training objectives

• Introduce and engage participants in a critical analysis of crisis-ridden contexts and of the health services available in them.

• Analyse and reflect upon the challenges and difficulties faced in producing and supplying health services in crisis settings or recovering from one.

• Identify and discuss the main features and distortions affecting health services during acute or chronic crisis and recovery processes.

• Introduce participants to recovery processes, to the main challenges they pose and to the opportunities they provide to correct long-standing distortions and foster the emergence of effective, efficient, fair and sustainable health systems.

• Introduce participants to the existing literature in these areas and stimulate their interest in conducting further research.

Teaching methods

The whole Course is practice-oriented and constant references will be made to real-life scenarios. Many of the approaches proposed will be tested in practical exercises. Ample space will be devoted to testimonies and considerations drawn from on the personal experience of trainers and participants.

Course programme

The Course content is updated and modified every year. These are some of the main topics regularly discussed:

• The crisis environment; international and humanitarian law; development, the aid system and its politics; aid management. Contributions of social sciences and other disciplines to health intelligence.
• Systems thinking applied to management practice, including communication, information analysis and responses of health systems to shocks and stressors.
• Health policy analysis, planning and financing. Private and informal healthcare provision. Evaluating interventions.
• Availability and utilisation of health-related resources: personnel, medicines, facilities, and their management.
• Health service delivery issues: controlling communicable diseases, serving marginalised communities, addressing demand-side barriers, improving quality of care.
• Contributing to the recovery of disrupted health systems, through analysis, research, negotiation, appraisal of options, forecasting and implementation.

How to register

Selection process

The course is open to a maximum of 30 participants. Three selection rounds will be held. Accepted applicants will be promptly informed by e-mail.

The application deadlines for the three selection rounds are set on 16th May 2023, 13rd July 2023, and 5th September 2023 (final deadline).

Applicants will be selected on the basis of the information provided in the on-line application form, in their CVs and, if the selection committee deems it appropriate, of a online interview.

In case of problems with the on-line procedure, please contact hscr@santannapisa.it

Prospective participants who are citizens of non-EU member states and who reside outside Italy are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible and, if successful, to immediately contact the Italian Embassy or consular authorities in their country of residence in order to apply for a visa (for more info please see: https//vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en).

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Exploring Gender & Climate Change in Fragile Contexts

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:44:23 +0000

Thrive facilitates a number of short in-person / online / hybrid Professional Development Courses (PDCs) on key themes related to development work for female development workers and researchers (fee-based).

WORKSHOP: EXPLORING GENDER & CLIMATE CHANGE IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS

The main objective of this (half-day) workshop is for participants to explore and interrogate insights into gender and climate change and to examine practical cases in real-life projects, particularly in agro-pastoralist contexts. How can appropriate adaptation improve sustainable development and inclusion?

METHODS: AN INTERACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO COLLECTIVE LEARNING IN SMALL GROUPS

A combination of various teaching methods are used by Thrive during the courses including:
• Lectures and presentations
• Case studies
• Group discussions, exercises and presentations
• Literature study/readings

In the courses, Thrive places a strong emphasis on student participation and interaction in a relaxed environment in small groups. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, in the class sessions as well as through working in smaller groups. Cases and class assignments are used to enhance the practical, development-oriented perspective of the course and illustrate real-life examples.

Drawing on front-line knowledge and first-hand experience, this training methodology is aimed to inspire, stimulate, and encourage with a philosophy on collective learning and exchange*,* in a uniquely female-only intimate environment.

Certificate:

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation on the last day of the course if she has attended all designated training days, and actively interacted in the sessions.

How to register

For inquiries and registration: please kindly see https://www.thriveforchange.org/programs, or contact: Thrive, info@thriveforchange.org / Dr. Holly Ritchie, hollyaritchie@yahoo.co.uk, +254 701 778971.

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Exploring Principles of Feminist Leadership

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:42:53 +0000

Thrive facilitates a number of short in-person / online / hybrid Professional Development Courses (PDCs) on key themes related to development work for female development workers and researchers (fee-based).

WORKSHOP: EXPLORING PRINCIPLES OF FEMINIST LEADERSHIP

The main objective of this half day workshop is for participants to explore and interrogate principles of ‘feminist’ leadership in aid approaches and to examine practical cases of action in real-life projects.

How can this improve development outcomes and inclusion?

METHODS: AN INTERACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO COLLECTIVE LEARNING IN SMALL GROUPS

A combination of various teaching methods are used by Thrive during the courses including:
• Lectures and presentations
• Case studies
• Group discussions, exercises and presentations
• Literature study/readings

In the courses, Thrive places a strong emphasis on student participation and interaction in a relaxed environment in small groups. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, in the class sessions as well as through working in smaller groups. Cases and class assignments are used to enhance the practical, development-oriented perspective of the course and illustrate real-life examples.

Drawing on front-line knowledge and first-hand experience, this training methodology is aimed to inspire, stimulate, and encourage with a philosophy on collective learning and exchange*,* in a uniquely female-only intimate environment.

Certificate:

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation on the last day of the course if she has attended all designated training days, and actively interacted in the sessions.

How to register

For inquiries and registration: please kindly see https://www.thriveforchange.org/programs, or contact: Thrive, info@thriveforchange.org / Dr. Holly Ritchie, hollyaritchie@yahoo.co.uk, +254 701 778971.

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Crime and Justice 2023-24

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:50:36 +0000

Overview

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Crime and Justice is designed for professionals and university graduates wishing to specialize in the fields of international law dimensions of peace and conflicts, transnational crimes and transitional justice, humanitarian law, international criminal law and procedure, and international human rights law.

Depending on each student’s background and interest, the programme is functional for careers in the legal and political sectors both at a national and international level as well in further academic studies.

Through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical exercises selected students will acquire:

• in-depth knowledge on the theoretical and practical aspects related to the investigation and adjudication of international crimes and human rights violations;
• overall comprehension of the functioning of international criminal tribunals, special and hybrid courts and their legacy to national courts;
• familiarity with the principle of rule of law and thorough understanding of the interdisciplinary processes and mechanisms related to transitional justice and justice reform in post-conflict situations and countries in transitions;
• unique insights into the policies and tools of the United Nations, other international organizations as well as national bodies for the prevention, investigation, control and punishment of transnational organized crime and transnational crimes, including corruption, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, environmental crimes, terrorism, and cybercrime.

The academic curriculum of the Master programme is divided into two phases:

Distance-learning Phase: 20 November 2023 – 12 January 2024;

Residential Phase: 31 January – 30 June 2024.

The Graduation Project, at the end of the residential phase, will consist in a Moot Court simulation that will help students to refine their skills in written and oral courtroom advocacy on selected matters of substantive international criminal law.

The Graduation Ceremony will take place on 12 July 2024.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded an LL.M. degree officially issued by UPEACE.

The residential phase of the programme is held in the unparalleled setting of the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy. The Campus is located on 10 hectares of riverside parkland and hosts other national and international organizations such as the ITC-ILO and UNSSC. Under regular circumstances, it annually runs more than 450 programmes and projects involving approximately 11,000 people from over 180 countries, also offering to its guests leisure, dining, and sports facilities.

The LL.M. is jointly organized by UNICRI and the University for Peace (UPEACE).

UNICRI is one of the main training and research institutes of the UN System. It was established in 1968 and is mandated to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and promoting criminal justice. Over the years the Institute has developed a sound expertise in research and training, which is reflected in the organization of several capacity-building activities and specialized postgraduate courses.

The University for Peace (UPEACE), headquartered in Costa Rica, is a Treaty Organization established in 1980 through an International Agreement approved by the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 35/55, and has the mandate "to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace and with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to help lessen obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations". By virtue of the mandate granted to it by Article 15 of the Charter of the University for Peace, annexed to the International Agreement Establishing the University for Peace, UPEACE conducts Master and Doctorate Degree programmes in fields that promote peace and security.

Structure and Content

The LL.M. is characterized by an interdisciplinary academic strategy that integrates theory and practice, favours active exchange of ideas, and furthers the comparative and critical thinking skills of the students.

The academic curriculum of the programme unfolds in three phases:

During the Distance-learning Phase (20 November 2023 – 12 January 2024), students will have access to the online platform of the LL.M. Programme, on which, in addition to self-study, they will have to attend webinars, carry out group projects and other interactive activities with the support of a tutor. At the end of this phase, an exam is foreseen.

The Residential Phase (31 January – 30 June 2024) comprises of theoretical lectures, seminars and practical exercises including workshops, simulations, study visits, moot courts and other activities led by prominent subject-matter experts and scholars and organized in cooperation with international organizations, NGOs, research institutions and entities belonging to the UN System. The international group of selected students will be attending classes both in the morning and in the afternoon (full-time commitment for 6 class hours a day/4-5 days a week) at the UN Campus, unless an exception is granted due to special circumstances, in which case students may attend classes virtually through live-streaming, as described above. Attendance is compulsory in order to be awarded the degree.

The Graduation Project, at the end of the residential phase, will consist in a Moot Court simulation that will help students refine their skills in written and oral courtroom advocacy on selected matters of substantive international criminal law. The Graduation will take place on 12 July 2024.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on the main subjects around which the global debate on international and transnational crime and justice articulates:

• International Law Dimensions of Peace and Conflicts, including transitional justice and peacekeeping operations;
• Transnational organized crime and transnational crimes, including corruption, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, environmental crime, terrorism, and cybercrime;
• Global efforts to strengthen the rule of law and justice reform in developing democracies and post-conflict environments, including corrections;
• International Humanitarian Law;
• International Criminal Law and International Criminal Procedure;
• International Human Rights Law;
• Public International Law;
• Criminal Law and Procedure in a Comparative Perspective.

The programme further envisages dedicated sessions on career guidance and professional development, including reference to the UN System. Students will have the opportunity to interact with human resources specialists and participate in an outreach session led by United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, that might select students for individual meetings.

The selected students, in order to be awarded the final Master of Laws Degree worth 40 UPEACE credits (equivalent to 40 US credits/60 ECTS), need to:

a. receive passing marks in all the assessments and foreseen exams and

b. meet the minimum average of attendance by attending at least 2/3 of each weekly schedule and at least 75% of the total residential schedule over a two-month period.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold at least a 3-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Criminology, Social Sciences, or equivalent academic subjects.
• Full proficiency in written and spoken English. Please note that a good command of English is essential. During the course of the programme, students will be asked to actively engage in class activities, draft documents, analyze case files and legal documents, discuss practical scenarios and work in groups.

Although a certificate of English knowledge is not required, proficiency score ranges from the below internationally recognized certificates are suggested to be equal to or above the following:

International TOEFL

• Paper-based: 575
• Computer-based: 230
• Internet-based: 90

IELTS (academic module):

• Minimum score of 6.5

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English:

• Grades A, B, C

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English:

• Grades A, B

The programme’s coordination officers may arrange phone interviews to assess the linguistic competencies of candidates before the selection is finalized.

For additional information on the required documents to apply to the LL.M., please visit the relevant section.

Applicants will need to submit a duly completed application form (in MS Word format only) and send it, together with all the documents listed below, to the following email address: unicri.llm@un.org:

• Motivation letter, a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme and outlining any relevant experience you have. The statement should be written in English and not exceed one page.
• Curriculum Vitae in English.
• Scanned copy of passport reproducing only the personal details and photo page(s).
• Official English certificate if available (see section on entry requirements and item number 10 of the application form).
• An official copy of the Bachelor's (or higher) diploma(s) in its original language issued by the competent University.
• An official certified translation of the above diploma(s) into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.*
• An official copy of the university transcript(s) of records of all the university studies completed or on-going in the original language issued by the competent University. The official transcript of records must include the following information: full titles of all the courses completed throughout the degree; dates of completion of each course (or at the very least the overall time spent to complete the entire programme); grades obtained; credits awarded; and information on the grading scale.
• An official certified translation of the above transcript(s) of records into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.
• Any other document that Italian Embassies may require in order to issue study visa. Once selected, you are kindly requested to ask for relevant information to the Italian Embassy.

Please download the Application Form below:

AF LLM 2023-24.doc

Please note that the submitted application is valid for the 2023-24 edition of the LL.M. only. If you are not selected and wish to apply for the forthcoming edition of the same programme, you may submit a new application as soon as the new call for applications is open. UNICRI reserves the right to reject an application if the scanned documents are of such a quality that the documents cannot be read.

*The official certified translation of the university diploma(s) and transcript(s) of records are issued by the National Competent Authority of the country where the student has conducted his/her studies according to national regulations.

All applicants will be evaluated and admitted based on the merits of their application, which will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Academic background and achievements
• Professional experience
• Professional training received
• Motivation letter

The organizers retain the possibility to held an interview with applicants.

The selection process will be carried out on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified on the results of the selection process via e-mail within 7 working days of submission of application.

If a candidate receives an offer for the current edition of the LL.M., such offer cannot be deferred. The same applies also if the candidates have finalized the payment of tuition fee.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:38:31 +0000

This course addresses the full life cycle of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL). Participants will acquire knowledge and skills related to designing logic models; planing for MEAL by using tools such performance management plans and tracking tables, terms of reference and learning plans; collecting and analysing MEAL data and use these data to make project decisions, communicate with stakeholders and practice adaptive management.

Course objectives

In this course, you will learn:

• to define concepts and approaches related to MEAL;
• to include the MEAL approach in your project cycle management;
• to design and use main MEAL tools (MEAL plan, survey tools, terms of reference, evaluation report, accountability mechanisms, learning plans, etc);
• to apply the MEAL approach in the implementation of projects and programmes.

Course format

This certificate course involves approximately 20 hours of reading, discussion, video lectures, webinars, quizzes and one written assignment, and is offered over a four-week period. The course includes weekly 60-minute (Zoom) live classroom sessions (on Wednesday's from 14h00-15h00 UTC/GMT) with the course instructor and/or guests experts. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. Participants will do the required readings, prepare a written assignments and participate in group discussions. Case studies will be used to enable interactive learning and activities. The maximum number of course participants is 25. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Course outline

Week 1: Monitoring
Week 2: Evaluation
Week 3: Accountability
Week 4: Learning

How to register

Register online at: https://www.humanrightscampus.org/mod/page/view.php....

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Personal Security for Humanitarians (HEAT) - Optional First Aid

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:09:46 +0000

This fully residential course is an intensive, dynamic hostile environment awareness training (HEAT) where you will discuss, learn and apply approaches and measures to improve your personal security when living and working in insecure environments. Personal Security for Humanitarians has been designed specifically from an NGO perspective to provide the most relevant and challenging training for NGO workers. Essential theory learned in the classroom will immediately be put into practice in real-life simulation exercises.

At an additional fee, participants have the possibility to extend their Personal Security for Humanitarians course by one day to cover First-Aid skills and knowledge, covering Emergency First Aid at Work and humanitarian content (EFAW) + humanitarian content. This will enable participants to react appropriately in various critical situations, preserving life in a range of injuries, including but not limited to: providing aid to an unresponsive casualty and a choking casualty; providing First Aid to a casualty with catastrophic, severe and mild external bleeding; minor injuries and the use and application of a defib (AED). Those who undertake this module will be able to get a certification “Emergency First Aid at Work”, which satisfies the requirements of the UK regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Please note that you will be required to arrive in the late afternoon of the day before the training for registration, this is, on April 18th 2023 if you have opted for the three-day course, or on April 17th 2023 if you have opted for the four-day course. The course fee includes three nights of accommodation, full board at the venue (four if you have selected the First-Aid option) and you will be expected to depart after the course closes on the last day (Friday, April 21st). If you require to stay for an additional night, please email us on training@redr.org.uk and we will help with the booking, but you will need to pay extra directly to the venue.

This venue, the Fire Service College, provides basic accommodation on site as well as food (all included in the fee).

What does the course cover?

• Context assessment with a focus on urban contexts
• Assessing risk
• Threat and vulnerability
• Developing security strategies
• Security planning
• Radio, field and emergency communications
• Stress management
• Gender and security
• Coping with sexual violence
• Vehicles and travel security
• Abduction, detention and kidnap with a focus on sexual violence
• Evacuation planning and procedures
• Terrorism
• Surviving hostile environments
• Optional: First Aid module- based on the Health and Safety Executive standard syllabus for the one-day EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) tailored to complex and hostile humanitarian environments.

Who should attend?

Personal security training is crucial for anyone working in an insecure or hostile environment. The course is designed primarily for humanitarian personnel, but it is also applicable to anyone who is likely to be deployed to an environment that is or has the possibility to be insecure.

Dates

Three-day PSH: arrival expected evening of Tuesday 18th April, course 19-21 April 2023

Four-day PSH + First Aid: arrival expected evening Monday 17th April, course 18-21 April 2023

How much does it cost?

• Three-day PSH Standard Individual - £1,050 (for those funding themselves)
• Three-day PSH Standard Organisation - £1,315 (for those being funded by an organisation)

Including the optional First-Aid module (extra day at the beginning), with certification:

• Four-day PSH + First Aid course, Standard Individual - £1,350 (for those funding themselves)
• Four-day PSH + First Aid course, Standard Organisation - £1,685 (for those being funded by an organisation)

Discounts:

Organisations’ group bookings: for organisations looking to book 2 or more participants onto the same course, RedR UK can offer flexible fee options. Please contact training@redr.org.uk for more information.

RedR UK does not offer scholarships for this course.

Certifications:

HPass Badge

Upon completion of the course participants will be eligible to apply for a HPass Badge, a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience in the humanitarian sector. You can find more information on HPass Badges here.

Upon completion of the 1-day optional First Aid course: Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, along with a written assessment. A Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.

Any questions? Check out our FAQs here and our T&Cs here.

If you have any questions about this course or require further information, please contact training@redr.org.uk. In case of any complaints, please email complaints@redr.org.uk

RedR UK aims to ensure everyone’s needs are met, including people of different genders, ages and disabilities. If you have any specific access requirements or learning needs, RedR UK is committed to try and make reasonable adjustments to support your needs. Please email training@redr.org.uk at any stage of the booking process to talk directly to RedR UK about your needs.

How to register

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Security Management for Humanitarians (with credit-rated option)

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:01:10 +0000

This course is a joint initiative by RedR UK and RedR Australia.

The Security Management for Humanitarians (SMH) Online course will be delivered through a combination of live facilitated sessions, group forums and engaging activities using multiple purpose-built training platforms. The course will culminate in two intense and immersive activities i.e., the online Simulation (module 6) and the Panel Exercise (module 8) that offer great opportunity to reinforce participants learning and training experience.

Course objectives - by the end of the training participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key security management skills (including risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership).
• Practice these skills in relation to setting and achieving programme goals when managing humanitarian emergencies.
• Demonstrate that you can work effectively in reviewing and enhancing security management practice and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field.
• Reflect and evaluate on personal performance and the performance of others in relation to security in emergencies and improving practice.
• Communicate effectively to different audiences in the field of humanitarian practice using appropriate media.

What does the course cover?

• Security Environment
• Security Frameworks
• Diversity/ Inclusive Security
• Context Analysis and Mapping
• Risk Analysis and Mitigation
• Risk Thresholds and Security Strategies
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Contingency Planning
• Incident/ Crisis Management
• Reporting and Information Management
• Responding to crisis
• Operational security - managing people, site security, vehicles, communications, remote programming.

Additionally, we will be assisting participants to practice many critical soft skills for example, communication and coordination, research and analytical skills, teamwork and management skills, composure and decision making under duress.

Course structure

This course is a blended learning programme comprising the following:

• Eight modules, each an online facilitated session of 3.5 hours.
• Up to one hour of asynchronous solo learning (homework/ reading) before each taught module.
• Up to five hours of an offline group project that would be presented at end of course.

Total participant time commitment required: 40 hours.

Timeline:

The 8 facilitated sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on 11th April - 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Apr, 2, 4 May 08:30-12:00 (GMT). The course will end on 4th May.

Participants will need to be present entirely for all online facilitated sessions and would also be expected to complete approximately one hour homework/ reading before each taught module. Additionally, there will be an offline group project (approximately five hours commitment) that would be presented at end of course.

Who should attend

We recommend this course for anybody with significant security responsibilities in their job description. This would certainly include, Security Focal Points, Country Directors, Field Coordinators, Logistic Managers in the field or persons based in headquarters overseeing country programmes. Even experienced security practitioners will benefit from new theory and from the more intense practical exercises such as the simulation and panel exercise.

How much does this course cost?

• Standard Individual - £415 (for those funding themselves)
• Standard Organisation - £575 (for those being funded by an organisation)

Discounts

Early bird rate: 10% discount is available for the first 5 participants who register and complete payment 1 month before the course starts. Once the early tickets run out, or after the 1-month deadline expires, then standard fees will automatically apply.

Fidelity scheme: Have you participated in one of RedR UK’s courses in the last 2 years? If so, you are eligible for an additional 10% discount! Please contact training@redr.org.uk to request your promo code for registration.

Local organisations: RedR UK offers special discount rates for staff funded by for local organisations in low and lower-middle income countries. These participants can register by purchasing the Standard Individual ticket.

Organisations’ group bookings: for organisations looking to book 2 or more participants onto the same course, RedR can offer flexible fee options. Please contact training@redr.org.uk for more information.

Scholarships: RedR UK is committed to making our courses accessible to any organisation, regardless of size. We offer course scholarships for eligible participants who meet specific criteria. For more information on RedR UK Scholarships and how to apply, please click here.

The Credit-Rated Assessment:

This course has an optional credit-rated assessment component. Those who are interested in this option must pay the additional credit-rated fee at any point prior to the course start date, or on the first day of the course, so that the trainers can assess you. Payment can be made by card or invoice. You will have three months after the course to complete the assignment. Find out more about the Oxford Brookes certificate and other RedR UK accreditation and certification options here.

Credit-Rated Fee: £347 per person

HPass Badge

Upon completion of the course participants will be eligible to apply for a HPass Badge, a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience in the humanitarian sector. You can find more information on HPass Badges here.

Any questions? Check out our FAQs here and our T&Cs here.

If you have any questions about this course or require further information, please contact training@redr.org.uk.

In case of any complaints, please email complaints@redr.org.uk

How to register

RedR UK is committed to making sure everyone’s needs are met, including people of different genders, ages and disabilities. If you have any specific access requirements or learning needs RedR are committed to try and make reasonable adjustments to support your needs, please email training@redr.org.uk or phone 0207 840 6000 at any stage of the booking process to talk directly to RedR about your needs.

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Outbreak Readiness and Response: Prioritizing Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health Services in Humanitarian Settings

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:30:47 +0000

Do you want to strengthen your readiness to ensure the continuity and prioritization of sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health services during major disease outbreaks in humanitarian settings? With support from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, the READY initiative is offering its Outbreak Readiness and Response: Prioritizing Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Health (SRMNH) Services in Humanitarian Settings training on May 15 - 18th and May 22 – 25th, 2023 in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh. There is no fee to attend this training and a certificate will be provided upon completion.

What

The aim of this training is to equip participants with the operational knowledge and skills to ensure the continuity, quality, and safety of healthcare for women and girls of reproductive age and their newborns during an infectious disease outbreak in humanitarian settings. The training will guide participants through the necessary multi-sectoral interventions and activities required to ensure key SRMNH considerations are integrated across the outbreak response pillars using interactive exercises and case studies.

Training Delivery and Approach

• Three one-hour virtual sessions (Zoom) on foundational topics (in late April/early May)

• 5 days of in-person trainings in Cox’s Bazar

• Scenario-based approach, with case studies and interactive group exercises

• This is a pilot training; participants will be asked for feedback.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, individuals will be able to:

• Explain the barriers that women, girls, and newborns face during outbreaks in humanitarian contexts

• Outline key coordination structures for infectious disease outbreak response

• Describe which actions personnel involved in health program management can take to ensure readiness to maintain essential SRMNH services and to ensure response actions consider SRMNH needs of the population

• Apply SRMNH guidance documents and strategies for engagement of key actors and other readiness activities in their own context

Who

This training is designed for individuals from NGOs working in the health sector that are operating in Bangladesh. Ministry of Health officials, UN agencies, and national midwifery associations are also encouraged to apply.

Mandatory

• Ability to commit to all in-person time commitments
• Ability to participate in written and spoken English
• READY is welcoming applications from individuals operating in Bangladesh only.

There will also be three, one-hour virtual pre-training sessions in late April/early May (based on participant availability). While participation is not mandatory, it will be strongly encouraged so that all participants are best placed to learn at the start of the in-person session.

Funding
The training is free of charge. READY will support tea breaks and lunch for all four days of training. Please note: READY has limited funding available to support travel and/or accommodation costs for local/national organizations for those traveling from outside of Cox’s Bazaar. This funding will be considered on an as-needed basis and requests for support can be made on the application form.

All applicants will be informed if they have been chosen for the training before April 24th. Please send any questions to the READY team at ready@savechildren.org. For more information on READY and the content of the training please see attached and visit our website.

How to register

Use this online form to apply for this trainingby March 27th. You will need to indicate your preferred session (May 15th or May 22nd).

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Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM) - Medical Supply Chain & Logistics Diploma

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:22:30 +0000

Logistics Learning Alliance is a leading provider of humanitarian based training programmes. We currently have over 1,000 students, studying in six continents and working under some of the most dangerous and challenging conditions in many of the world’s most disaster hit and war-torn countries.

Following the huge success of our Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM) Events between 2015 and 2022, we will be returning to Nairobi in June 2023 to deliver our HELM 4 Medical Supply Chain & Logistics Diploma course. Endorsed by Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) and Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM).

Course content

The HELM 4 Medical Logistics Diploma event will covers areas including:

• Procurement
• Logistics
• Cold Chain Management
• Warehousing & Inventory
• Distribution
• Disposal

How to register

Go to https://www.logisticslearningalliance.com/lla-events/ or complete our enquiry form at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d02c58bd9a5f4d51b56379214c96ba35

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