This course covers the many rules and regulations associated with USAID funding, and is designed to enhance the ability of NGO staff to effectively manage their programs and maintain donor compliance. Whether you are new to USAID funding or have years of program experience, this highly participatory course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently apply the complex directives found within the regulations. You will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions you may have about your own award. Taught by an experienced team of senior practitioners, this workshop has been completed by thousands of development practitioners around the world. Attendees consistently evaluate the learning they receive in this course as “excellent,” “effective,” and “fun.” While the focus of this workshop is USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, it also provides a good foundation for understanding funding from other US Government agencies.

Watch this video to learn more about this course!

Note: This training is the first of three requirements for our Certificate in Assistance Management. Participants completed the course will earn 23.4 CPE credits and receive a certificate of attendance. The course level is Basic. The delivery method of this program is Group Live and the Field of Study is Specialized Knowledge.

Humentum is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

https://www.humentum.org/training/usaid-rules-regulations-grants-cooperative-agreements-288

A 3-week field course in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka or Nepal) for humanitarian professionals

COURSE CONTENT. This course focuses on the entire vulnerability and risk assessment process, from using different methods to analyse risk to evaluating their results. The concept of vulnerability is vital in this context, as it allows us to understand why some individuals or systems are more at risk than others, thus widening our scope of possibilities for risk reduction. IFRC’s Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) tool is applied for a case study during the field trip. The course provides a solid basis for disaster risk reduction planning.

LEARNING OUTCOMES. After completing this course, you will be able to perform vulnerability and capacity assessments of both chronic vulnerabilities and those related to extreme events and hazards. The course will enhance your skills in disaster risk reduction planning along with decision analysis and planning for uncertainty.

MASTER OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT. Become a professional disaster risk management specialist. The Master of Disaster Management provides you with solid interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that meet the needs of modern emergency management and disaster response. Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Methods is an elective course in the Master’s programme.

How to register:

Read about exact course dates, deadlines and the application procedure on the course website: mdma.ku.dk/vulnerability

Contact: mdma@sund.ku.dk

About the Course

The course blends key aspects of theory and practice of humanitarian work and approaches. The course involves case studies and simulation and provides a sound understanding of disasters, conflicts, humanitarian principles along with programme actions; all of which are critical to effective humanitarian action and risk reduction work. This 5-day Training on Essentials of Humanitarian Practice course is conducted globally by members of RedR International.

Course Objectives

• Understand the global trends in the occurrence and geographical distribution of disasters and their impact along with major actors, their mandates and their significance.
• Understand various international legal instruments that led to the formulation of the code of conduct and accountability frameworks.
• Describe the existing coordination system/mechanisms among the humanitarian actors. Explain the essentials and key functionality of needs assessment in emergencies.
• Understanding the integration of Cross-cutting themes into needs assessment and analysis, and all subsequent stages of the project cycle.
• Describe in detail the significance of the integrated (multi-sectoral approach) programme and the phased approach in designing a humanitarian/emergency response.
• Explain the present security scenario in humanitarian situations also personal level preparedness

Course Content - Summary

• Introduction to the disaster response context and humanitarianism, including its basic codes and standards.
• Examining individual motivation for joining a humanitarian response.
• Individual Preparedness for Disaster Response and Coordination – Working with multiple actors and communicating with different actors.
• Creating and Operating Teams in Emergencies as well as Personal and Team Security in Emergencies and focusing on impact and dilemmas of relief work.
• Need Assessment for Multi-Sectoral Disaster Response Programmatic Approaches during Emergency Response and Risk Reduction phase.
• Project Planning and Management in Disasters and Risk Reduction, Monitoring and Evaluation in Disasters,
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Disaster Response and Managing Relief Distribution.
• Personal well-being and the realities, perspectives of relief workers upon return from missions.

Course Methodology

Throughout this training, the emphasis is on active learning through participatory group exercises, case studies and scenarios, demonstrations, and focused discussions. All RedR India training modules are planned and presented in collaboration with relief agencies and specialist organizations. The informal exchange of experience is a vital part of every course. Trainers with vast experience in relief work and humanitarian sector are a part of the training team.

Who can participate?

Individuals with skills to work in humanitarian action and those interested in working in the Humanitarian Sector. Individuals recently joined the Humanitarian Sector and looking for a sound introduction to the sector; Staff of national organizations, humanitarian aid organizations, governments, UN agencies. Staff and individual development practitioners seeking to work and/or understand humanitarian action and programming.

How to register:

To register for this course, please click the participant registration form. Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee. If you have any queries regarding the training or you face any difficulty in filling the registration form, please write to us at training@redrindia.org or you can call us directly on our office phone number - 91- 7028198901.

About the Course
The overall aim of the course is to build capacity and improve the effectiveness of logistics specialists and non-specialists as well as humanitarian workers on humanitarian logistics and supply chain management.

Course Objectives

• Understand the importance of logistics function in the provision of humanitarian assistance.
• Learn the basics of managing logistics during humanitarian response.
• Appreciate the significance of coordinated ‘Supply Chain Management’ for an efficient and effective humanitarian response.
• Address the practical difficulties in Supply Chain Management in emergency response.
• Work towards optimizing the use of scarce resources during emergencies and enhancing the quality of humanitarian operations.

Course Methodology

In this training, emphasis will be on active learning through participatory group exercises, case studies, demonstrations, focused discussions and fieldwork. Training is planned and presented in collaboration with relief agencies and specialist organizations. Informal exchange of experience is a vital part of every RedR India course. Every day ends with a period of reflection evaluation, and questions. Participants will be actively encouraged to participate in classroom discussions, group work and a desk-based simulation.

Who Can Participate?

Humanitarian aid practitioners, development sector personnel, operations, administration and logistics staff of agencies; Specialist professionals deployed (or seeking deployment) in Humanitarian Emergencies. Emergency response or Logistics management specialists with some experience of major NGOs, transnational network or the UN; Emergencies desk staff of humanitarian organisations; government officials working in emergencies from the region.

How to register:

To register for this course, please click the participant registration form. Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee. If you have any queries regarding the training or you face any difficulty in filling the registration form, please write to us at training@redrindia.org or you can call us directly on our office phone number - 91- 7028198901.

About the course
This 3-day training course is aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills of participants on humanitarian principles, standards, and know-how on applying accountability frameworks responsively for decision making and programming in humanitarian responses.

Course Objectives

• Understand the Humanitarian Accountability Framework – Humanitarian Principles, Humanitarian Charter, Code of Conduct, Core Humanitarian Standards, and Sectoral Standards.
• Define and explain the Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response, Key Actions, Key Indicators and Guidance Notes of the Standards.
• Explain the interlinkages and complementarity among Accountability Frameworks and tool with an understanding of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership.
• List potential challenges and identify solutions in applying the standards in their respective work contexts.

Course Content - Summary

This course introduces the Humanitarian Standards supporting Quality and Accountability in humanitarian programmes. It also enhances the skills and understanding of the participants on the application of Humanitarian Standards in Practice. The current changes in the humanitarian context are bringing in new stakeholders and the course will orient on how the quality and accountability frameworks provide a mechanism for partnerships and collaborative action using a common and agreed language. This course is designed to enhance the participant's understanding and application of the emergent trends and frameworks defining humanitarian action.

Course Methodology

Throughout this training, the emphasis will be on active learning through participatory group exercises, case studies demonstrations, best practices and a table top scenario-based exercise.

Who can participate?

The course is designed and suited for Coordinators and Managers supervising teams and programmes working in humanitarian response and recovery operations. It is also suitable for private sector actors and foundations who are engaged in or seeking to work in the realm of humanitarian action. Persons engaged in multi-sector programmes and/or coordination would also benefit for the inter-sector approach of the course.

How to register:

To register for this course, please click the participant registration form. Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee. If you have any queries regarding the training or you face any difficulty in filling the registration form, please write to us at training@redrindia.org or you can call us directly on our office phone number - 91- 7028198901.

About the Course

This 6-day training course prepares humanitarian personnel to address WASH needs during emergencies and recovery operations. This participatory course, with group exercises, theory-based sessions and practical exercises covers emergency water supply, emergency sanitation and basics of hygiene promotion in emergencies along with an introduction to disease prevention. This course also provides an overview of managing WASH projects in emergencies, identifying key issues and technical skills required for WASH responses.

Course Objectives

• Explain Water and Sanitation issues and their effects on public and environmental health.
• Demonstrate how to design and manage WASH Programmes including the application of the Sphere Standards.
• Demonstrate how to operate and maintain Water and Sanitation Facilities Identify solutions and approaches to provisioning water and sanitation in post-disaster settings including water testing, treatment, source development and supply in emergencies.
• Identify appropriate short and medium-term options for sanitation and excreta disposal in a range of environments.
• Explain how to do targeting and addressing key high-risk practices to reduce morbidity and mortality in emergencies and post-emergency settlements.
• Explain various community-led interventions for WASH along with hygiene promotion tools, methods and approaches.

Course Content - Summary

• Water source identification, Site selection and planning; Water supply and distribution (‘pipes and fittings’); Water quality and treatment; Water storage options (tanks and construction); Water pumping and distribution; and Planning and equipment selection.
• Excreta disposal and toilets; Environmental sanitation (solid and liquid waste management, WASH in Health facilities, site clean-up, vector control); and Faecal Sludge management.
• Project planning, monitoring and evaluation; WASH Sector role and capability in disaster response; Transition issues (from emergency to rehabilitation); and Coordination and Partnerships.
• Covers concepts of public health engineering and environmental health in emergencies, standard equipment used in the field. Practical sessions and demonstrations give you the chance to see and try water, sanitation and hygiene equipment, processes and practices.
• Interlinkage of WASH with other sectors, particularly Shelter, Protection, Health and Nutrition.

Course Methodology

This training is a blend of technical classroom session and extensive practice and demonstration sessions. The course involves multiple group exercises, discussions and a simulation exercise. Every day of the training allows for reflection, evaluation and review. Informal exchange of experiences and learning are a vital part of all RedR India training courses. Participants can expect both theoretical and hands-on exercises that cater to all types of learners and learning styles.

Who can Participate?

The course is suitable for participants from a wide range of backgrounds including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Managers and Coordinators, from the field or HQ, Engineers and environmental health professionals looking to move into WASH programmes etc., Emergency response or management specialists with some experience of a major transnational NGO or the UN, emergency desk staff of humanitarian organisations, and government officials working in emergencies zones.

How to register:

To register for this course, please click the participant registration form. Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee. If you have any queries regarding the training or you face any difficulty in filling the registration form, please write to us at training@redrindia.org or you can call us directly on our office phone number - 91- 7028198901.