- Category eLearning
- Duration 1h30m
- Language English, French and Spanish
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eLearning
Introduction to DG ECHO Humanitarian Aid
eLearning course dedicated to giving a better understanding of humanitarian logistics
Course Description
This course aims at giving a better understanding of humanitarian logistics and its importance in the successful delivery of humanitarian aid. It also creates awareness of existing policies and mechanisms that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in this area. The course will explain the purpose of DG ECHO's Humanitarian Logistics policy, highlight logistics challenges in the humanitarian sector, point out best practices and existing collaborative mechanisms, and other related policies and international initiatives that are available to all humanitarian actors.
Learning objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of the DG ECHO logistics policy and its next steps
- Identify key logistics challenges in humanitarian action within DG ECHO’s approach
- Recognize best practices related to logistics in operational frameworks
- Present logistics aspects effectively in project proposals to DG ECHO
- Be aware of key EU policies linked to the new logistics approach
- Understand global collaborative initiatives, tools, and partnerships in humanitarian logistics
NGOs’ staff involved in the management of DG ECHO funded Actions. Administrative profiles, such as administrators and financial controllers involved in reporting are particularly invited to participate.
Please be informed that ECHO courses are free of charge and reserved only for DG ECHO staff, DG ECHO Certified Partners and their Implementing Partners.
No limits
You will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone with an Internet connection.
Once you have completed all the training material and passed the exit test, your certificate of attendance will be available to download directly from the learning platform.
Course Modules
The course is organised into 4 modules:
- Introduction
- DG ECHO scope of intervention
- DG ECHO's partnership
- DG ECHO's financing cycle
No Trainers Available
Skill Level
Beginners - Intermediate
Target
This course is part of the DG ECHO Framework Contract.
Please be informed that DG ECHO courses are free of charge and reserved only for DG ECHO staff, DG ECHO Certified Partners and their Implementing Partners.
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