IFRC-TISS
Certificate Course On Disaster Management Admissions 2015 – 2016
The
International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) jointly invited applications for
admission to online Certificate Course in Disaster Management.
This
online Certificate Course in Disaster Management is designed to address
existing practice-knowledge gaps by equipping humanitarian professionals with
the right blend of academic knowledge and practical expertise, to enable them
to reduce vulnerabilities and risks from hazards, while building the resilience
of nations and communities to disasters.
The
one-year certificate course is an introductory level foundational course of 22
credits covering:
Introduction
to Development
Humanitarian
Principles, Laws and Standards in Disaster Management
Introduction
to Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Disasters
Information
Communication and Geo-Informatics Technologies in Disaster Management
Disaster
Risk Reduction and Development Planning
Disaster
Response and Recovery
Who
can apply?
The
programme is meant for a wide variety of learners-practitioners in disaster
management globally, IFRC and National Society volunteers and staff at all
levels and others interested in disaster management and humanitarian response
Entry
Requirements
Applicants
should have at least a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas
equivalent, although each application is judged on its own merits and
exceptions to this entry requirement may be made. Applicants who do not have a
Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas equivalent may apply if they demonstrate (via
a personal statement) that they can communicate clearly, are highly motivated,
and have experience of prior learning.
Candidates
from developing countries and those working in the humanitarian field will
receive priority. Up to 50 qualified participants will be selected to
participate in each course. Ability to work on a computer with a reasonable
level of access to the Internet.
Application
Process closes on 16th March, 2015
The
last date for bursary application is 16th February, 2015
Cohort
V will start on 13th April, 2015
For
details, see the link:
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