About this course

 Learning objectives

The programme covers a range of topics specific to managing in emergencies and high-threat environments. At the end of the programme, UNICEF leaders will better understand and be able to carry out their responsibilities in humanitarian environments across the following areas:

  • Module 1. Managing security and security risks
  • Module 2. Managing human resources
  • Module 3. Managing programme delivery
  • Module 4. Operational context
  • Module 5. Making decisions under pressure
  • Module 6. Negotiating in emergency and high-threat environments
  • Module 7. Keeping yourself resilient
  • Module 8. Keeping your team resilient
  • Module 9. Leading in emergencies and high-threat environments
  • Module 10. Building an effective team

The specific learning objectives for each of these topics are provided at the start of each module.

  Audience

This learning programme is for UNICEF supervisors and managers at every level who are operating in, or who are preparing to operate in, an emergency or high-threat environment.

 Length

The learning programme will take up to 10 hours to complete online. There are ten modules which will each take approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour to complete online, with some modules containing additional materials for team-building activities you can run offline with your team members, varying in duration from 1 – 4 hours.

 Methodology

Each module provides an overview of specific issues common in emergencies and high-threat environments, advice on how to approach them, and guidance for managers on their role and responsibilities as a UNICEF leader. Each module also contains links to related guidance from UNICEF, UN system-wide, and the wider international development and humanitarian sector. Learning materials include short guidance booklets, practical checklists, and a range of other learning activities, such as online quizzes and team-building activities you can run offline with your team members.

Structure

There are currently ten modules in this learning programme.


 

Topic: Humanitarian Action
Format: Online courses
Provider: UNICEF
Language: English

Dates

Start date: 18/01/19