Are You Ready for Humanitarian Aid Work?

Overview

Do you want to work in the humanitarian sector, but don’t know where to start? Are you applying for jobs but lack the specific skills details in the job description? Do you want personalised advice on your CV and future applications?

At just £50 a day for Individuals and £100 a day for organisations, Are you Ready for Humanitarian Relief Work? is a low cost, fun introduction to the best the sector can offer! If you would like to book any of the days individually please contact [email protected].

Day 1: A Hands-on Introduction to Humanitarianism

• Introduction to Humanitarianism

• Motivations and Challenges

• Humanitarian response activity

• Key competencies for humanitarian work

By the end of the day you will be able to:

• Define humanitarianism

• Examine your motivations for working in the sector and the potential impact of these

• Identify some challenges of working in emergency settings and consider the impact of these on motivations

• Identify the key competencies required for work in the sector and begin to consider your own abilities

Day 2: Sphere in Practice

• What is Sphere and why is it important?

• Humanitarian Charter and Protection Principles

• Core Standards

• Technical Chapters

By the end of the day you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of the Sphere Handbook and why it was created

• Describe the structure and content of the Sphere Handbook

• Provide an explanation of the humanitarian charter and protection principles

• Identify the core standards and define their purpose

• Provide examples of how the handbook is used in practice

Day 3: Simulation Day

Take part in a full day simulation activity to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it takes to keep calm and respond to an emergency.

By the end of the day you will be able to:

• Plan a response in a simulated humanitarian crisis

• Describe some of the pressures of working in a humanitarian response

• Reflect on your own reaction to an emergency response situation

• Reassess your motivations and challenges for working in the sector

How much does the course cost?

Standard Individual - £150.00 or £50.00 per day

Standard Organisation  - £300.00 or £100.00 per day

Scholarship:

RedR UK is committed to making our courses accessible to any organisation, regardless of size. There are 2 Scholarship places available on all UK-run courses, which cover the full course fee cost.

For more information including required criteria and how to apply, please visit our website or email [email protected].

Who should attend?

This course is specifically designed for those who are actively seeking work in the humanitarian sector. A basic understanding of the sector is assumed. Students, career changers and those seeking their first role in the sector with some awareness of the key agencies and parameters of the sector will get the most out of these courses.

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 [email protected].

In case of any complaints, please email [email protected] 

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 [email protected] or phone 0207 840 6000 at any stage of the booking process to talk directly to RedR about your needs.

Cost

£150 - £300