This course will provide you with a basic knowledge of nutrition needs assessment and needs analysis methodologies and tools. You will also learn about some of the considerations for nutrition needs assessment such as the integration of vulnerable groups and what to consider when access to populations is limited (e.g. in pandemics).
Learning objectives
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Describe the different types of nutrition needs assessments and their purpose
- Become familiar with the considerations for if, when and how to initiate nutrition data collection in the context of pandemics
- Describe key considerations for the integration of affected population and specific vulnerabilities into nutrition needs assessments
- Demonstrate how Gap Analysis Tool is used in the monitoring phase
- Describe the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) as an analytical approach for decision-makers
Audience
This is an introductory-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to engage with humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for sub-national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to national-level roles.Length
It should take you about 215 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
This course is composed of five modules:
- • Introduction to Types and Purpose of Nutrition Needs Assessments
• Integrating the Needs of Vulnerable Groups into Nutrition Needs Assessments
• Considerations for Conducting Data Collection in the Context of COVID-19 and other Pandemics
• The Nutrition Cluster Gap Analysis Tool
• Overview of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
Suggested further learning:
- Analysing and communicating information for a nutrition response level 2