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Security Management for Humanitarians (On-line)

Security Management for Humanitarians (On-line) table
Start date12 Nov 2024
End date6 Dec 2024
Time9:00 am GMT |4:00 AM EST
Provider RedR UK
LocationOnline
Cost£635 per person
Booking URLhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/security-management-for-humanitarians-on-line-tickets-1023699822727?aff=oddtdtcreator
Description

About this event

The Security Management for Humanitarians training 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.

Module Objectives

By the end of the training you 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 Fridays starting on 12 November – 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 November and 3 & 6 December 09:00-12:30 (GMT). The course will end on 6 December.

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?

Fees: £625 per person

How to join

If you would like to attend, please register through Eventbrite. You will receive instructions on how to join the course after registration and payment.

What is the language of the training?

English

HPass badge

Upon completion of the , 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

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 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.

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