During pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be increased needs and additional challenges that the nutrition cluster will need to contend with. The role that the nutrition cluster plays in strengthening national capacity may need to be adjusted and reinforced. This can help to ensure that contingency plans and alternative ways of working are in place, or can be quickly implemented, in response to the change in humanitarian context and operating environment.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognise the specific challenges presented by pandemics
- Describe ways you can support national authorities’ pandemic preparedness and contingency planning
- Identify key considerations for pandemic contingency planning
- Recall top tips for conducting remote capacity strengthening
Audience
This module is an intermediary-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in furthering their skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to coordinate and collaborate with the humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to senior level roles.
Length
It should take you about 20 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
Introduction
Lesson 1: challenges presented by pandemics
5 mins
Lesson 2: Supporting pandemic preparedness and contingency planning
10 mins
Lesson 3: Remote capacity building
5 mins
Summary
Suggested prior learning
Developing a nutrition emergency response preparedness plan with national and local actors
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question