Deadline- 31 Jan 2013
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) is pleased to invite applicants for Sphere Training of Trainers course in Arabic in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City – Dubai and the Sphere Project office.
This course aims to prepare individuals to promote learning on applying the Sphere Handbook (entitled: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response), as a tool for improving the quality and accountability of humanitarian action, through sharing experiences and practising.
Each participant will deliver two training sessions: one short practice training session on their own, and one longer practice training session as part of a team. Some preparation time will be set aside during the course for the team training session. Video filming and constructive feedback will be the key to developing personal training and facilitation skills, in a safe environment.
Methods will honour different learning preferences and include facilitated discussions, brainstorming sessions, quizzes, case studies, individual study, role play, free reflection time, guest speakers, syndicate work and plenty of hands-on practice. A pre-course assignment will be given.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- This course is for people who train or manage learning in the humanitarian sector. Priority is given to people based in countries that are vulnerable to disasters with a responsibility for training /learning within their job. Particular consideration is also given to people who would be in a position to significantly disseminate the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards.
- A regular training/learning function within their job, solid communication and presentation skills, strong training and facilitation skills
- Experience in field operations in response to disasters or in humanitarian assistance
- Know the Sphere Project and its Handbook, and/or have practical experience in its use in humanitarian assistance
- Proficiency in Arabic, the language the course is delivered in is a must, multilingual ability is a plus.
- Please note that given the number of participant selection is usually one candidate per organisation. However, there may be exceptions depending on the range of applicants who meet the criteria for participation.
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