Organization: RedR India
Registration deadline: 03 Oct 2018
Starting date: 08 Oct 2018
Ending date: 11 Oct 2018
Course Aim: The overall aim of the course is to build capacity and improve the effectiveness of logistics specialists and non-specialists as well as humanitarian workers, on humanitarian logistics.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants would be able to:
- Understand the importance of logistics function in provision of humanitarian assistance.
- Learn the basics of managing logistics during humanitarian response.
- Appreciate the significance of coordinated 'Supply Chain Management' for an efficient and effective humanitarian response.
- Address the practical difficulties in Supply Chain Management in emergency response.
- Work towards optimizing the use of scarce resources during emergencies and enhancing the quality of humanitarian operations.
Who should apply for this course?
The course is suitable for participants from a wide range of backgrounds including: Generalist humanitarian workers, Specialist professionals deployed (or seeking deployment) in a particular field of expertise (engineering, public health, etc.), Emergency response or management specialists with some experience of a major NGO transnational network or the UN, Emergencies Desk staff of humanitarian organizations, Government officials working in emergencies from the region.
Methodology
In this training, emphasis will be on active learning through participatory group exercises, case studies, demonstrations, focused discussions and field work. Training is planned and presented in collaboration with relief agencies and specialist organizations. Informal exchange of experience is a vital part of every RedR India course.
Every day ends with a period of reflection, evaluation, and questions. Participants will be actively encouraged to participate in classroom discussions, group work and a desk-based simulation.
How to register:
To register for this course, please click participant registration form. Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee. Write to us at Training@redrindia.org if you encounter any difficulty in filling the online form.