Humanitarian organisations work in volatile contexts and are often exposed to diverse risks (e.g. safety & security, operational, fiduciary, reputational). They have to introduce robust risk management mechanisms to be able to minimise the impacts of those risks to their organisations and staff.
Contents
The focus of this training will be on risks related to safety and security as well as how to implement and maintain a risk management system together with partner organisations. Participants will learn which steps are part of a comprehensive risk management on the basis of the Security Circle:
- Context analysis
- Risk assessment (incl. identification of risks, analysis of likelihood and impact)
- Risk reduction strategies
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Contingency planning
- Incident reporting and analysis
Target group
The training is directed at the staff of German and local humanitarian NGOs that are responsible for proposal writing and/or the implementation of humanitarian projects and that have no prior or basic knowledge on risk analysis and management. We kindly ask German NGO colleagues to forward this invitation to their local partner organisations.
Trainers
Jacob van ‘t Slot, Global Risk Advice
Steven Poot, Global Risk Advice
Format
The training consists of four online sessions. Each session will be composed of a mix of theory, individual and group exercises as well as practical examples and open discussions. During and between the sessions, participants will work on own case studies to practice the seminar learnings. The sessions will be in English. Participation is free of charge.
Certification
The training is part of a joint project of the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) of Ruhr-University Bochum and VENRO. It can be credited for the Certificates of Advanced Studies in “Foundations Humanitarian Action". You can find more information here. Participants who would like to obtain a certificate have to take part in a final test. The test can be taken individually after the last session.
Costs
The seminar is free of charge.
Registration
Registration will be soon available here. Your registration is binding.
Kindly contact Karoline Krähling for further questions (+49 (0)30/26 39 299-28, k.kraehling(at)venro.org).