INTRODUCTION
Strengthening disaster preparedness at global, regional and national is critical to save lives, protect livelihoods and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises. However, significant gaps exist in the many international development systems in the coordination of disaster and emergency preparedness efforts. These can be addressed by better-integrating contingency planning and business continuity planning into organizational processes through establishing agreed standards and tools for multi-hazard emergency preparedness.
Contingency planning ensures that individuals and organizations know what to do when disaster strikes, and have the systems and tools to respond in a timely manner during such incidences. It means anticipating the types of disasters that might occur and understanding how to manage them when they strike.
This training is meant to improve knowledge on contingency planning including the entire cycle of activities that go into the development of plans that are practical, result oriented, simple, participatory, realistic and supported by preparedness actions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training is meant for practitioners working in: the development sector and specifically those in disaster management, volunteers and staff working with organizations tasked with human development who include people working with government institutions, NGOs the UN, intergovernmental bodies and the private sector.
DURATION
5 Days
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The training will aid participants in the understanding of:
- What is contingency planning?
- When and how to plan
- Humanitarian reform and the cluster system
- Principles, quality, and accountability
- Data collection and practical steps to prepare for planning
- Vulnerability and capacity assessment (VCA)
- Risk analysis
- Disaster Impacts
- Developing scenarios
- Activation of the plan
- Management: Internal management structure, human resources (including volunteers), assessment, logistics, communications, resource mobilization (including the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund – DREF), media and information
- Coordination: Movement (including international and regional disaster management tools), government, external. Includes humanitarian reform and cluster responsibilities
- Quality and accountability: Standards; principles of response.
- Preparedness gap analysis and action plans
- Standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Early warning, alert systems, and triggers
- Logistics and programme readiness
- Human resources
- Resource mobilization
- Training and simulation
- Linkages and communications
- Updating and evaluating the plan
- Evaluating during (real-time) and after the response
TRAINING CONTENT
Module 1. Preparation of the Contingency Plan
- What is contingency planning?
- When and how to plan
- National Society mandate and contingency planning
- Humanitarian reform and the cluster system
- Principles, quality, and accountability
- Data collection and practical steps to prepare for planning
Module 2. Analysis of the plan
- Introduction
- Hazards
- Vulnerability and capacity assessment (VCA)
- Risk analysis
- Disaster Impacts
- Role, mandate, and capacity of the National Society
- Developing scenarios
Module 3. Development of the plan
- Introduction
- Strategy, goal, and objectives
- Activation of the plan
- Management
- Coordination
- Quality and accountability
Module 4. Implementation of the plan
- Introduction
- Preparedness gap analysis and action plans
- Standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Early warning, alert systems, and triggers
- Logistics and programme readiness
- Human resources
- Resource mobilization
- Training and simulation
- Linkages and communications
Module 5. Review of the contingency plan
- Updating and evaluating the plan
- Evaluating during (real-time) and after the response
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Tel: +254 (0) 739167709.
Email: training @versedpro.com
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us below.
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PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to Versed Professional Services account through bank 7 days before commencement of training.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
- All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
- Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
- The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below.
- In the event of an individual named on the booking form cannot attend, we will accept the substitution of another delegate on the condition that written notification of the substitution has been received by us prior to the course date and an administration fee of $ 34 plus VAT has been paid.
COURSE PROVISIONS
- Accommodation and travel are the responsibility of the candidate.
- A buffet lunch and two teas are provided on all full day courses during training dates unless otherwise stated. The cost is included in the price quoted. Any special dietary requirements need to be notified in writing to VPSL in advance before commencement of the training
FORCE MAJEURE
- Versed Professional Services Limited shall not be liable to refund of fees or for any other penalty should courses be canceled due to war, fire, strike lock-out, industrial action, Tempest, accident, civil disturbance or any other cause whatsoever beyond their control.
