Introduction
In an increasingly volatile world marked by natural disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies, effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) and humanitarian response are essential competencies for public sector leaders. Governments play a pivotal role in minimizing risk, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and ensuring rapid, coordinated humanitarian action that saves lives and protects development gains.
The Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction in Public Sector Training Course is a specialized program designed to enhance the skills of public officials, disaster response managers, and development planners. This course combines global best practices with real-world frameworks to build resilience, promote preparedness, and enable inclusive, data-driven emergency response in the face of mounting climate and humanitarian threats.
Target Audience
Course Objectives
Duration
5 Days
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Governance
Module 2: Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning
Module 3: Climate and Conflict-Sensitive Disaster Risk Reduction
Module 4: Risk Communication and Community Engagement
Module 5: Public Sector Leadership in Crisis Coordination
Module 6: Integrating DRR into Policy and Public Investment
Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Humanitarian Accountability
Module 8: Innovation and Technology in Humanitarian Action
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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