The Humanitarian System and Actors Training Course

Module 1: Understanding the Humanitarian System

• The history and evolution of the humanitarian system
• The principles of humanitarian action
• The core components of the system
• The international legal framework
• Practical session: Mapping the humanitarian system and its key components

Module 2: Key Humanitarian Actors and Their Roles

• The role of UN agencies (e.g., OCHA, UNHCR, WFP)
• The role of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
• The role of international NGOs and their federations
• The role of local and national actors
• Practical session: A case study analysis of different actors' roles in a crisis

Module 3: International Humanitarian Law and Guiding Principles

• The Geneva Conventions and their protocols
• The concept of protected persons
• The core principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence
• The importance of the "Do No Harm" principle
• Practical session: Analyzing a crisis scenario from the perspective of humanitarian law

Module 4: Coordination Mechanisms and Clusters

• The importance of coordination in a humanitarian response
• The Cluster Approach and its purpose
• The roles and responsibilities of a cluster lead agency
• The humanitarian country team and its functions
• Practical session: A role-playing exercise on a cluster coordination meeting

Module 5: Funding Mechanisms and Accountability

• An overview of humanitarian funding mechanisms
• The role of OCHA's pooled funds and flash appeals
• The importance of donor reporting
• The concept of accountability to affected populations
• Practical session: Developing a simple donor report for a mock project

Module 6: The Humanitarian Program Cycle

• The phases of the Humanitarian Program Cycle
• The role of a needs assessment in the planning phase
• The importance of a strategic response plan
• The role of monitoring and evaluation
• Practical session: A group exercise on developing a strategic response plan for a crisis

Module 7: Cross-Cutting Issues in Humanitarian Action

• Gender and protection mainstreaming
• The importance of disability inclusion
• The role of age and diversity in aid delivery
• The impact of climate change on humanitarian response
• Practical session: A discussion on how to integrate a cross-cutting issue into a project plan

Module 8: The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus

• An introduction to the HDP Nexus
• The challenges and opportunities of the Nexus
• Designing projects that bridge the gap between relief and long-term development
• The role of humanitarian principles in a protracted crisis
• Practical session: A discussion on how to transition a humanitarian project to a development one

Module 9: The Role of Local and National Actors

• The importance of local leadership in humanitarian response
• The role of national NGOs and community-based organizations
• The challenges and opportunities of partnerships
• Strategies for strengthening local capacity
• Practical session: A discussion on how to build a partnership with a local organization

Module 10: Practical Application and Case Study

A comprehensive review of all course modules

• Participants work on an extended humanitarian crisis case study
• Developing a full response plan, including coordination and reporting strategies
• Presenting their plan to the group
• Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete humanitarian response plan

Requirements:

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588