Professional Certificate in Humanitarian Action & Disaster Risk Reduction
Program Summary
The Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID-ESA) announces the launch of its Professional Certificate Programme in Humanitarian Action & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), an intensive, practice-based training designed for professionals working in crisis management, emergency response, humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, and disaster governance.
Program Overview
Purpose
To provide professionals with the tools needed to design, manage, and evaluate effective interventions that save lives and strengthen community resilience.
Goal
Through expert-led sessions, crisis simulations, practical case studies, and group exercises, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction.
The Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID-ESA) announces the launch of its Professional Certificate Programme in Humanitarian Action & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), an intensive, practice-based training designed for professionals working in crisis management, emergency response, humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, and disaster governance.
This programme offers participants a deep dive into DRR and humanitarian action, grounded in international standards, African regional frameworks, and real operational contexts. Through expert-led sessions, crisis simulations, practical case studies, and group exercises, participants will gain the tools needed to design, manage, and evaluate effective interventions that save lives and strengthen community resilience.
Who Should Apply
This training is ideal for:
- Disaster management and humanitarian response practitioners
- Professionals in civil protection, police, military, and emergency services
- Government officials and technical staff involved in risk governance
- NGO, civil society, and development workers
- Researchers and analysts in DRR, climate resilience, and humanitarian action
- Mid-career professionals seeking operational and leadership skills in crisis settings
Training Format
- 100% online & fully interactive
- Expert facilitators with field experience
- Capstone project and practical assignments
- Maximum 40 participants to ensure effective engagement
- Training conducted in English
Course Fee
100 USD– includes all training materials.
How to Apply
Click the link below to submit your online application:
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Contact
For inquiries:
📞 +237 675 326 288
Program Objectives
- 1Understand international standards and African regional frameworks for DRR
- 2Design effective humanitarian interventions
- 3Manage crisis situations and emergency responses
- 4Evaluate program effectiveness and community resilience
- 5Apply practical skills through simulations and case studies
Expected Outcomes
- Comprehensive understanding of DRR principles and practices
- Ability to design and implement humanitarian action programs
- Skills in crisis management and emergency response
- Knowledge of evaluation methods for humanitarian interventions
- Enhanced leadership capabilities in crisis settings
Target Audience
- Disaster management and humanitarian response practitioners
- Professionals in civil protection, police, military, and emergency services
- Government officials and technical staff involved in risk governance
- NGO, civil society, and development workers
- Researchers and analysts in DRR, climate resilience, and humanitarian action
- Mid-career professionals seeking operational and leadership skills in crisis settings
Program Details
Partners
Organized By
PAID-ESA in partnership with Prepared International and key national institutions
Admission Requirements
- •Professional experience in relevant field (preferred)
- •Interest in humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction
- •Access to stable internet connection for online training
- •Proficiency in English language
Financial Information
100 USD– includes all training material
Not available
Prerequisites
- •Basic understanding of development or humanitarian work
- •Willingness to participate in interactive sessions
- •Commitment to complete all assignments