Diploma in Managing People and Projects in Humanitarian Emergencies.
Course Overview
Effective responses to complex emergencies require exceptional management skills. Managing people and projects can be difficult at the best of times, but being able to deliver quality outputs on time and under pressure is even more crucial during the chaos and stress of a complex emergency.
The Diploma course focuses on the theoretical and practical application of Disaster Management, management tools, techniques, and approaches in the field, and on the nature of working in humanitarian response.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
Understand the nature and impact of emergencies and disasters.
Apply leadership and communication skills in managing teams during crises.
Implement project management principles tailored to humanitarian settings.
Conduct needs assessments and develop appropriate response strategies.
Manage resources, including grants and finances, effectively in emergency projects.
Navigate the complexities of humanitarian law and ethical considerations.co
Module 1 Introduction to Education in Emergencies
- Educating Children in Emergency Settings; An Unexpected Lifeline
- Emergency Education, a Critical Review Of The Field
- Human Rights and Education
- Role of Education in Protection
- The Role of National Governments in providing education during Emergencies
Module 2 Issues in Education in Emergencies
- Background: Incorporating Education in Humanitarian Assistance
- Issues in Education in Emergencies
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Conflict Sensitive Education
- Teacher Qualifications & Capacity Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Module 3 Education in Fragile Environments
- Education and Fragility: A New Framework
- Education Structures & Management – School Administration
- The Impact of Women Teachers on Girls’ Education
- The Impact of Conflict on Education
- Basic Terms and Concept
Module 4; Guidance and Counseling
- Introduction to guidance and counseling
- Techniques and procedures
- Career development
- Guiding students with special needs
Module 5; Education Psychology
- Definition of Educational Psychology
- The concerns of Educational Psychology
- Areas of Educational Psychology
- Benefits of the scientific approach.
- Focus areas of Educational Psychology
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
