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To meet the diverse needs of the region, the eCentre is planning a diverse and dynamic schedule of events in 2012. 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 2012 is available to download.
Download :  2012 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):
Security Risk Management Workshop: 25-27 June, Tokyo, Japan
Basics of International Humanitarian Response: 22-30 July, Hua Hin, Thailand
Safety in the Field: Operating in Complex Security Environments: 9-14 September, Hua Hin, Thailand
Essentials of Humanitarian Negotiation: 26-30 November, Bangkok, Thailand
Note: date and venue changes may occur, and additional courses may be added at a later date.
Security Risk Management Workshop: 25-27 June, Tokyo, Japan (Application Deadline: To be announced)
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 Workshop: 22-30 July, Hua Hin, Thailand
(Application Deadline: To be announced)
What is the workshop is 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 the 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.
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.
Areas of focus for this 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 emergengies
- Managing information and working with the media
- Managing stress in yourself and others
What participants will get from this workshop:
Upon completion, it is expected that participating managers 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: Operating in Complex Security Environments: 9-14 September, Hua Hin, Thailand (Application Deadline: to be announced)
What is the workshop 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 this 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.
Main themes of the 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
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.
What participants will get from attending the workshop:
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: 26-30 November, Bangkok, Thailand
Details will be posted soon.
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