Introductory Cert in Procurement & Logistics – Humanitarian Context
Endorsed by CILT International as a recognized CPD programme
Aim: To provide participants with an introduction to some of the key principles of Procurement & Logistics in a Humanitarian context.
Objectives:
· Understanding: To introduce participants to the procurement & logistics world and expand their understanding of a humanitarian response from a logistics perspective.
· Critical Thinking: To review actual events and the implications of decisions made.
· Capacity Building: To build the capacity of the attendees so they can be prepared for working in the humanitarian sector
· Planning: Plan effective processes for procurement, warehousing, fleet, assets and distribution
· Procedures: Identify the key procedures required to establish effective logistics services
Facilitated by Will Holden CMILT – Managing Director - Emergency Logistics Team
Day 1 (09:00 – 16:00) Procurement – Theory
Day 2 (09:00 – 16:00 ) Procurement - Practice/Warehouse Ops
Day 3 (09:00 – 16:00 ) Warehouse Ops/Vehicle Ops
Day 4 (09:00 – 16:00 ) Assets – Distributions – Group Task.
The course is aimed at:
· Those working in government or aid organisations who are head office based and involved in some aspect of Emergencies I.E. in fundraising, public relations, awareness raising or development education who have no logistics experience but would like to have a more in-depth knowledge of this field.
· Programmatic aid workers who have experience in the field but have not worked directly in a logistics department.
· Professional Logisticians from the Private Sector who are interested in learning more about the Humanitarian Logistics Sector.
· Individuals who are keen to learn more about what role logistics plays in a Humanitarian context and who may wish to look for employment in this sector in the future.
How to register:
Register your interest by contacting will@emergencylogisticsteam.com and reference Reliefweb Myanmar
Early booking is recommended as there has been strong interest shown for all courses delivered throughout the last year and a maximum of 20 per class is recommended.