Humanitarian Logistics is very central in disaster and emergency operations. It relates to the relocation of affected communities, movement of relief supplies and emergency transfer of casualties and relief workers involved in the operations.

In every humanitarian action, logistics take the biggest budget and effort confirming the need for supporting efficient systems to ensure emergency supplies reach those in

need in the most effective way. With increasing emergency situations around the world humanitarian logistics has a big demand hence the need for career development in the sector.

Course Objectives:

1).To examine the logistics system including planning the activities required in a humanitarian and emergency situation.

2).To understand logistics planning and implementation processes

3). To understand information needs during emergency situations especially the need for situational analysis, resource mobilization and networking with partners humanitarian organizations ensure operations are successful

Outline

Course Outline

1).Responding to emergency situations

2).Needs assessment/ situational analysis for the individual humanitarian situation

3).Principles of Logistics Management

4).Logistics Planning for emergency supplies

5).Information and Communication protocols for emergency situations

6).Humanitarian partners, cooperation and management

7).Budgeting for logistics and reviewing goods availability against humanitarian needs of the operation

8).Fleet Management

9).Staff Management

10). Storage, Warehousing and stock controls

11).Procurement and Contracts Management

12). Transport and Logistics Operations

13).Movement of people and supplies in emergency situations

14).Risk management in the supply chain

15).Measuring logistics activities and tracking performance

16).Monitoring and Evaluation in the supply chain

17).Emerging and Global Trends in Humanitarian Logistics

Training Format:

All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided:

Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises and templates.

Assignments:

In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of each month.

COURSE DURATION: 6 months

Learning Plan

Access to course materials on E-Learning Platform

Online interaction with Course Moderators

Monthly assignments

15-20 Page Project Paper

End of Course Examination

Certification

Schedules

Oct 10, 2022 - Aug 31, 2023

ENDED

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

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No. of Days:

180

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Africa Training Institute is the leading Humanitarian and Development Training Provider in Africa

Our mission is to make Humanitarian and Development work more effective by conducting research and in-house training, to address capacity building needs, among Development partners, Donor organizations, Government agencies and International and Private sector firms in Africa.

We are an award-winning training organization that combines over 25 years of on-the-ground practitioner expertise with an up to date research and development department.

Africa Training Institute works with leading frontline organizations and institutions around the globe to equip humanitarian aid workers with everything they need to support relief efforts in times of disaster and crisis. Along with our partner organizations, we offer online courses, hands on training sessions and a recognized certification program to provide you with the information, skills, and accreditation you need to get hired and succeed.

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