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Managing Projects in Emergencies (credit-rated) - Funded by ECHO
Note: Limited Places Available
Effective responses to complex emergencies require exceptional project management skills. Being able to deliver successful projects on time in challenging conditions is crucial to any humanitarian response. Even under the most extreme pressure, the quality of project management cannot slip.
In response to this challenge, this two day competency-based course, funded by the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO) builds technical and personal competencies that enable individuals to better manage projects in emergency situations.
The European Commission sets high standards of accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the humanitarian projects it funds. RedR is working in partnership with the European Commission to equip aid workers with the management skills they need to work effectively with people in crisis zones.
Numeric Code: 09212
Date:
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2009
Length: 2 days
Location: Sri Lanka
Residential/Non-Residential: Non-Residential
Suitable for:
The course is directed at aid personnel responsible for managing projects in emergencies. It may also be useful to other managers in the development or charity sector working in emergency environments. Participants are likely to be fairly new to their project management or supporting role, or have experience without any formal training. All participants are interested in exploring project management theory and accessing new tools and techniques to fulfil their role successfully.
Course covers:
Focusing on the requirements of project managers in emergency situations, this two day course looks at a range of key project management topics, including:
- the project cycle in emergencies
- essential project management tools and techniques
- assessments and goal setting in emergencies
- project planning of logical frameworks
- monitoring, evaluation and ensuring accountability
- project finance management and financial frameworks
Managing Project in Emergencies has been credit-rated by Oxford Brookes University and is equivalent to 5 M-level credits. Credits can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) at Oxford Brookes or other similar postgraduate qualifications. Participants interested in transferring credits to Oxford Brookes should note that the minimum transfer is 10 credit points. This can be achieved through combining the Managing Projects in Emergencies with Managing People in Emergencies or applying for recognised prior learning or experience (RPL/RPE) in the other subject area, subject to acceptance by the University.
The ECHO funded Managing People in Emergencies course is available 2-4 December and participants are invited to apply for both or just one dependent upon individual needs.
Course outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- list the stages of the project cycle and issues that may arise
- define the purpose and principles of conducting effective assessments
- demonstrate how to set programme goals and develop logical planning frameworks
- identify resource management risks in the critical stages of an emergency
- list the financial risks in the critical stages of an emergency and identify their potential impact and how to manage them
- state the purpose and principles of effective monitoring and evaluation and create useful reports
- reflect and evaluate personal performance
The course is planned and run by the RedR UK training team, with associate trainers including specialists in both project management and humanitarian relief.
Participatory training methods are used during the workshop, including group exercises and focused discussions and a detailed case study. The course also includes pre- and post-workshop learning components.
In order to receive the certificate, participants will need to:
- complete pre-course reading
- participate in the two day course
- perform to an assessed standard in a detailed case study exercise and presentation
- complete and pass a post-workshop journal
Cost:
This course is funded by ECHO, which enables us to offer low course fees to eligible aid workers. To be eligible, participants must be currently working in the humanitarian sector in some capacity or taking up a position immediately after attending the course.
| Band A | LKR 5000 |
| Band B | LKR 12000 |
| Band C | LKR 20000 |
Applicants who cannot afford the individual rate can apply for bursaries. Limited numbers of bursaries for additional subsidy for suitable candidates are available. Priority is given to small and poorly resourced agencies and individuals who would not otherwise be able to benefit from a RedR UK LSCBP training course, and where training will have greatest impact. Please contact RedR UK LSCB programme for further information in this regard.
*Group Offer:
From any INGO or UN organisation (Band B)
3 participants – a candidate from its partner agency (Band A) will be eligible to participate the training free of charge.
Costs include the course workbook and resource materials, refreshments and lunch on both days. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue, and accommodation if required.
Registration will take place at 08.45 hrs and training will begin at 09.00 hrs on the first day. Each day will finish by 18.00 hrs.
Location: Columbo, Sri Lanka. Details of the venue will be provided once your place is confirmed. Training will be conducted in English.
If you have any questions regarding the content of the course and assessment process please contact the UK training team on: For any questions regarding the booking process or bursaries please contact the RedR UK LSCB programme on:
Sri Lanka ECHO Management application form
email: training@redr.org.uk
phone: +44 (0)20 7840 6000
phone: +94 (0) 11 493 8896
fax: +94 (0) 11 493 8897
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