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To meet the diverse needs of the region, the eCentre is planning a diverse and dynamic schedule of events in 2010. Upcoming activities will feature a number of highly popular core curriculum courses, as well as some new and innovative initiatives.
The eCentre's training event for 2010 is available to download.
Download :  2010 Training Schedule.pdf
Course open for applications via the website
Training events that will be open for general applications via the website from qualified candidates working in the humanitarian and development field include the following:
Training events that will be open for general applications from qualified candidates working in the humanitarian and development field include the following (note: to learn more about the event, please click on the title. To learn more about who attends eCentre courses and how they are funded, click here):
Safety in the Field Workshop: 4-9 April, Hua Hin, Thailand
Essentials of Humanitarian Negotiation: 24-28 May, Bangkok, Thailand
Security Risk Management Workshop: 15-17 June, Tokyo, Japan
Safety in the Field Workshop, 24-29 October, Hua Hin, Thailand
Basics of International Humanitarian Response, 27 Sept - 4 Oct., Hua Hin Thailand
Note: date and venue changes may occur, and additional courses may be added at a later date.
See list of other training activities planned for 2010
Safety in the Field Workshop : 4-9 April, Hua Hin, Thailand (Application Deadline 19 February)
What is the workshop is about?
This workshop presents the basic elements of personal security for staff working in dangerous environments. Areas covered include safety during road missions, telecommunications equipment, surviving hostage situations, mines and other weapons and coping with stress. Highly participatory, it features extensive practice and exercises in the field.
Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is intended for people engaged in humanitarian or development activities, particularly those working in dangerous or uncertain environments. Participants normally include a dynamic mix of NGO, government and UN/IO partners. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
How is the workshop conducted?
The workshop will be highly participatory, emphasizing hands-on application of risk management tools. Participants will discuss real-life cases, best practices and lessons learned from the humanitarian and development fields. Above all, they will be required to apply lessons in practical and realistic field simulations supported by the Royal Thai Army.
Areas of focus for this workshop include:
- The current security environment
- Travel security
- Crowds and mobs
- Mines and other weapons
- Hostage survival
- Security in the office
- Reducing hostility and tension in others
- Special security concerns for women
- Introduction to security risk management
- Security and stress
What participants will get from this workshop: Participants of this workshop will leave with
- A greater awareness of the threats and risks in their current working environment;
- Knowledge of preventive measures that can reduce the likelihood of having a incidents;
- Understanding of immediate responses to take when a security incident occurs
- Greater confidence in their ability to apply skills and tools in a diverse range of situations.
A good working knowledge of English language is essential for participation in this workshop.
To learn more about how to apply for this workshop click here.
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Essentials of Humanitarian Negotiation: 24-28 May, Bankok, Thailand (application deadline: 9 April)
What is the workshop about?
This workshop focuses on the skills and techniques of negotiation, applied to situations where humanitarians must use them: negotiating with government interlocutors, non-state and irregular actors (including armed elements), partner agencies, fellow staff members and sometimes beneficiaries. Above all it will apply these skills to protection-oriented situations where access, respect for human rights and humanitarian space are at stake. It will emphasize techniques of reaching mutually beneficial (“win-win”) solutions, such as correctly analyzing your own and the other’s negotiation position, using active listening, inventing options for mutual gain and reducing anger and hostility.
Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is intended for a diverse range of participants involved in humanitarian and development activities, including staff of NGOs, international organizations and government partners. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Main themes of the workshop:
- Negotiation analysis: evaluating your position and that of your counterpart
- Exploring options for mutual gain
- Managing interpersonal dynamics and reducing hostility in others
- Cultural and gender aspects of negotiation
- Practical protection strategies in the field
- Recognizing unfair or “hardball” tactics, and how to respond
How will the workshop be conducted?
The workshop will be highly interactive, spending at least half the course time actually negotiating—e.g., in exercises, role plays and simulations. Real-life case studies will also be discussed, and video replay of exercises will be used to examine and critique results.
What participants will get from attending this workshop:
At the end of the workshop it is expected that participants will have:
- An improved ability to analyze negotiation positions (theirs and that of their opponent);
- Knowledge of a range of techniques for developing mutually beneficial solutions;
- Understanding of successful techniques for managing interpersonal dynamics;
- Awareness of how to identify and respond to unfair “hardball” tactics in negotiations;
- More experience, and greater confidence, in using these skills in real situations to negotiate successful outcomes.
A good working knowledge of English language is essential for participation in this workshop.
To learn more about how to apply for this workshop click here.
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Security Risk Management Workshop, 15-17 June, Tokyo, Japan (application deadline: 1 May)
What is the workshop is about?
This workshop, presented in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), presents the tools and techniques of security risk management, including threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, security plans and planning, and critical incident management. Additionally it explores further security management issues and dilemmas including managerial accountability, working with partners for better security, managing information and the media and coping with stress in teams. It features extensive discussion of real-life cases and practical exercises.
Who is the workshop for?
As this is a Management Workshop, applicants should be in an appropriate management-level position; i.e., head of an office or programme carrying out humanitarian or development activities, or similar functions. This workshop is also appropriate for field security professionals or managers appointed tasks as security focal point for their organization. Field experience in insecure areas will be an asset, but is not a specific requirement of the workshop; however, applicants should be in a position that requires them to manage security risks in their daily functions. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that as no travel budget is provided for this workshop, travel costs for participants coming from outside Tokyo must be covered by the participant.
How is the workshop conducted?
The workshop will be highly participatory, emphasizing hands-on application of risk management tools. Participants will discuss real-life cases, best practices and lessons learned from the humanitarian and development fields.
Areas of focus for this workshop include:
- The current security environment
- Managerial accountability
- Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
- Programme analysis in a risk management context
- Mitigation measures
- Critical incident management
- Security and the media
- Security, stress and teams
What participants will get from this workshop:
Upon completion, it is expected that participating managers will have
- Greater awareness of contemporary risk management tools and practices;
- Knowledge of mitigating measures and how to select them;
- Greater ability to respond appropriately to critical incidents;
- Greater understanding of their security accountabilities as managers;
- Greater confidence in their ability to apply these skills and tools in a diverse range of realm situations.
A good working knowledge of English language is essential for participation in this workshop.
To learn more about how to apply for this workshop click here.
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Basics of International Humanitarian Response, 5-13 October, Pran Buri Thailand (application deadline: 20 August)
What is the workshop about?
This workshop covers the range of knowledge, skills and attitudes required in an effective emergency response. Areas covered include coordination in the field, emergency assessment, international legal principles, using emergency equipment, dealing with the media, emergency standards and indicators, personal safety and coping with stress. Highly participatory, it features extensive practice and exercises in the field.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is intended for a diverse range of people involved in humanitarian operations: staff of the United Nations, other intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations (international and national), and governmental partners dealing with humanitarian, human rights and development issues. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Main themes of the workshop include:
- Emergency management principles
- International Protection
- Coordination skills among partners
- Negotiating for access and respect for human rights
- Safety and security in the field
- Managing specialised sectors in emergencies
- Managing information and working with the media
- Managing stress in yourself and others
How is the workshop conducted?
The workshop will be highly participatory, emphasizing hands-on application of emergency management tools. Participants will discuss real-life cases, best practices and lessons learned from the humanitarian and development fields. Above all, they will be required to apply lessons in practical and realistic field simulations supported by the Royal Thai Army.
What participants will get from attending the workshop:
- At the end of this workshop participants will have:
- An understanding of the basic principles of emergency management;
- An appreciation of the importance of coordination among partners and practical experience in achieving this;
- Experience, through practical simulations, of realistic challenges faced in emergency situations;
- A network of peers and friends in the region with whom you can share questions and best practices in the future;
- Greater confidence in your ability to work successfully in an emergency.
A good working knowledge of English language is essential for participation in this workshop.
To learn more about how to apply for this workshop click here.
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Safety in the Field Workshop : 24-29 October, Hua Hin, Thailand (application deadline:10 September)
Second running of the Safety in the Field Workshop of 4-9 April (see description above). Presented in Cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
To learn more about how to apply for this workshop click here.
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Other training events planned or in development for 2010
In addition to the general programme above, the eCentre is planning several other events in support of a specific country programme or other regional partners. Please note that participation in the following events is by invitation only; the eCentre can not accept applications for these events. For more information about these activities please contact the UNHCR office in the hosting country.
Coordination and Negotiation Workshop with Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center, 8-12 February 2010
In February the eCentre will partner with the Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center to jointly organize a workshop on Coordination and Negotiation for HPC Students. The workshop will present the basic elements of coordination and negotiation as applied especially to the realities of peacebuilding and post-conflict situations. The workshop is part of a programme sponsored by the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to raise the capacities of a diverse group of professionals to deploy in support of peacebuilding efforts around the globe.
Emergency and Disaster Management Workshop with Pacific Island States
In 2009 the eCentre organized its first Pacific Islands Emergency and Disaster Management workshop in Honiara, Solomon Islands for the Melanesian Islands. In 2010 the eCentre will travel to Tonga to share its emergency and disaster management expertise in Polynesia. The Emergency and Disaster Management Workshop focuses on international standards, roles and responsibilities of international actors, and coordination mechanisms in use among responders in humanitarian and disaster conflict contexts, applying these to the regional context.
Contingency Planning Workshop, Papua New Guinea
In 2007, the eCentre worked with the partners in Papua New Guinea to discuss contingency planning and update planning for a possible influx of refugees in the western provinces. Discussions are underway to update planning and training in 2010.
Emergency Management Workshop, Location to be Determined
In 2009, the eCentre for the first time organized a workshop in Africa, hosting the Essentials of Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Nairobi Kenya, with the goal of sharing expertise and sparking interest in replicating the eCentre concept elsewhere. In 2010, the eCentre tentatively plans a second project outside the region, possibly in the Middle East. As with other eCentre workshops, participants will include NGO, government and UN staff, and contents of the training ill be tailored to the unique realities of the region.
Emergency and Disaster Management Workshop with South Asia Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Since 2006, the eCentre has collaborated with India’s National Institute for Disaster Management (NIDM) and later SAARC, to present joint workshops aimed at sharing information and experiences on emergency response and disaster management. The eCentre expects to continue its partnership with the SAARC Centre for Disaster Management with a follow-on event in 2010.
Support of Safety and Security Training for Japan Red Cross, 13–18 November, Wakayama, Japan
Since 2007 the eCentre has provided expertise and training materials in support of internal training on safety in the field organized by Japan Red Cross. The eCentre will support a similar training event in 2010.
Security Management Learning Programme (SMLP), dates and location to be determined
SMLP is a blended learning programme for UNHCR managers, combining distance learning and a workshop to teach the principles and tools of security risk management. The course is managed by UNHCR’s Division of Emergency, Safety and Supply (DESS) and the Global Learning Centre. Pending resource availability, the eCentre will provide technical expertise and support for SMLP workshops in 2010.
Support for RedR Australia Emergency and Security Training, Dookie, Australia
In 2009 the eCentre supported RedR Australia, one of its standing partners in delivering emergency response training, in organizing a Training of Trainers Workshop in Dookie, Australia. In 2010, pending availability of time and resources, the eCentre will again support RedR training in Australia.
Trainings on Demand for JICA, MoFA and other partners
The eCentre has a standing agreement with its partner JICA to support JICA’s Staff Development Section with internal capacity building training. The eCentre usually provides support for two such events per year. Additionally, the eCentre supports other partners on an ad hoc basis including Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and others.
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