Organization: RedR UK
Registration deadline: 20 Nov 2015
Starting date: 30 Nov 2015
Ending date: 04 Dec 2015
Introduction - Needs Assessment is vital to the success of any humanitarian programme. Before relief work can take place, aid workers need to understand the present needs and the resources available in order to plan and respond effectively. Conducting accurate, effective and timely assessments is key to the preparation and planning of humanitarian projects. This course aims to improve the effectiveness of personnel engaged in humanitarian relief by taking you through good practice in assessment procedure, including frameworks and principles of emergency assessments.
This is an interactive course that utilises group exercises and focused discussion, giving you the opportunity to share ideas and experiences.
Who is the course for? - People with some experience of working in the humanitarian sector
The assessment - Needs Assessment in Emergencies is an assessed course worth 10 Masters level credits that can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) from Oxford Brookes University or other similar postgraduate qualifications.
The assessment process is completed in two parts. During the course, groups are assessed on a group presentation and on a submitted planning document. After the course, participants are asked to submit a reflective journal.
By the end of the course you will: Design and plan an effective needs assessment employing tools appropriate for the approach; Analyse assessment data to effectively report on beneficiaries’ needs and capacities; Analyse cross-cutting and sector specific issues that impact on emergency needs assessments; Demonstrate an understanding of the humanitarian context and underlying principles; Describe the importance of using a participatory approach throughout the assessment cycle; Demonstrate an understanding of the key skills, personal attributes and competencies required by an emergency needs assessor.
Cost: Band A: £468/£520 Band B: £606/£673 Band C: £785/£872 Band D: £1019/£1132
Early bird/Standard fee: Book and pay upto a month in advance to receive a 10% discount through our early bird scheme.
For further information on the course please follow this link http://redr.org.uk/en/Training-and-more/find-a-training-course.cfm/url/NANOV13
For organisations looking to train more than eight members of staff, with specialist needs or limited time, our Tailor-made Training and Consultancy Service is the most effective way to meet your objectives. We can provide our existing courses in-house, tailor any of our modules to your context, or devise an entirely new solution to suit your needs. If what you are looking for is not listed in the attached fact sheet, give us a call and we can work with you to ensure you get the best solution for your training needs. For more information, to discuss your learning needs, or for a quote, please contact our training team: Send us an email to consultancy@redr.org.uk Or give us a call on 00 44 (0)20 7840 6000.
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How to register:
http://www.redr.org.uk/en/Training-and-more/find-a-training-course.cfm/url/NAENOVDEC15