Field Logistics in Emergencies- Credit-Rated
RedR UK
Duration: 5 Days
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Detailed information
| Type: | Training |
|---|---|
| Method: | Blended learning |
| Accreditation: | The assessment Field Logistics in Emergencies is a competency based, assessed course worth 10 Masters level credits that can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) from Oxford Brookes University or other similar postgra |
| Geared towards: | Who should attend? Logistics Managers and Coordinators from the field or HQ. |
| Students per class: | 24 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
Logistics activities account for a very large proportion of the costs involved in a disaster relief operation. It is crucial for the sector that we all explore ways of minimising costs while maximising the impact of aid.This is a highly participatory course, with group exercises, theory based CILTsessions and you will experience what it is like to be at the centre of an emergency response in a challenging simulation.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
-Describe the role and responsibilities of a logistician in a humanitarian programme
-Identify key procedures and documentation required to establish effective and accountable logistics services and infrastructure
-Identify the key principles and components of humanitarian supply chain management and procurement
-Plan an effective process for warehousing, inventory control and distribution of commodities to beneficiaries
-Plan and manage an effective asset management process
-Define the principles of fleet and vehicle management
-Explain the basic principles, advantage and limitations of key radio and satellite communication systems and describe how these are managed in the field
-Identify key human resources issues facing a logistician in recruiting and managing a local logistics team
-Describe the basic principles of financial administration, budgeting and cost control in accordance with donor regulations
-Recognise the challenges of maintaining site security in difficult circumstances
By the end of the course you will be able to:
-Describe the role and responsibilities of a logistician in a humanitarian programme
-Identify key procedures and documentation required to establish effective and accountable logistics services and infrastructure
-Identify the key principles and components of humanitarian supply chain management and procurement
-Plan an effective process for warehousing, inventory control and distribution of commodities to beneficiaries
-Plan and manage an effective asset management process
-Define the principles of fleet and vehicle management
-Explain the basic principles, advantage and limitations of key radio and satellite communication systems and describe how these are managed in the field
-Identify key human resources issues facing a logistician in recruiting and managing a local logistics team
-Describe the basic principles of financial administration, budgeting and cost control in accordance with donor regulations
-Recognise the challenges of maintaining site security in difficult circumstances
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
RedR UK
RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes.