This pilot initiative will focus 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.

Targeted
Beneficiaries

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.

Approximately 32 participants per workshop session.
Participants are expected to be drawn from:
- NGOs community within Asia & Pacific regions
- Government Officials within Asia & Pacific regions

Format

Workshop, Lecture

Sample Agenda

• 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

Duration

5 days
It can be held either at a venue inside Japan and at a venue in a selected country within Asia & Pacific regions.

Language

English

How to Enroll