Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (blended)

HCRI71060 Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (blended) 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Darren Walter Unit coordinator Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The provision of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to populations in need is a complex and fascinating area, constantly evolving and challenged in different ways with each location and crisis. With a multitude of factors impacting upon the size, scale and form of the response, this module will explore the core elements of a response and consider how to respond to some of the challenges.Drawing on contributions from experts in the field, both academic and practitioner, this unit will delve into the intricacies and practicalities of providing humanitarian aid, and consider some of the political, cultural, economic, social and ethical challenges which exist and need to be navigated. The provision of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to populations in need is a complex and fascinating area, constantly evolving and challenged in different ways with each location and crisis. With a multitude of factors impacting upon the size, scale and form of the response, this module will explore the core elements of a response and consider how to respond to some of the challenges.Drawing on contributions from experts in the field, both academic and practitioner, this unit will delve into the intricacies and practicalities of providing humanitarian aid, and consider some of the political, cultural, economic, social and ethical challenges which exist and need to be navigated. The unit aims to:• Give students a critical insight into the diversity of political, economic, social and health factors that can influence the provision of emergency assistance• Help develop a holistic understanding of the complex range of issues that require assistance in emergencies• Give an understanding of the possibilities and limitations of providing emergency humanitarian assistance• Provide the insight to be able to critically analyse approaches to the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance On completion of the module, students will have an appreciation of the preparation and mitigations available to manage an international disaster to reduce the scale of a potential crisis.Students will understand the “natural history” of mounting an international humanitarian response to a sudden onset disaster, recognising the importance of scaling the demand, responding to the full breadth of the humanitarian needs of the disrupted population and dive into some of the specific areas that are most currently in focus, such as the specific needs of women and children and the mental health challenges arising for both those affected and those responding in a crisis.The aim is for a practitioner to be able to describe how an emergency humanitarian response is mounted, coordinated and led so that they are aware of their individual potential role in what is typically a  complex and multi-disciplinary international humanitarian response lasting for a prolonged period.   <div><ul><li>Increase understanding and broaden knowledge on the humanitarian space, particularly regarding the environmental, political, logistical, cultural, security, human, economic and health challenges</li><li>Define the roles and understand the dynamics and need for integration of the multiple agencies and organisations involved in emergency humanitarian response.</li><li>Recognise the challenges in decision making surrounding low resource environments.</li></ul></div> <div><ul><li>Adjust and critically reflect on decision making processes according to context (low resource, political instability)</li><li>Improve application of ethical thinking and decision making</li><li>Evaluate evidence from the humanitarian space.</li></ul></div> <div><ul><li>Improve ability to work cohesively as a team across professions and cultures</li><li>Improve communication and diplomacy skills across multiple languages and cultures</li><li>Undertake extensive self-directed learning and group tasks to achieve shared outcome<o:p></o:p></li></ul></div> <div><ul><li>Problem solve in complex contexts</li><li>Demonstrate leadership and management skills</li><li>Demonstrate skills in negotiating in challenging situations</li></ul></div> Syllabus (indicative curriculum content):Disaster Cycles and Needs AssessmentCoordination systems & Financing a responseSecurity and logisticsFood & Nutrition / WASHHealth care systems and Outbreak managementEthics and Scaling a responseCare needs for Women and ChildrenMental Health and Psychological First Aid   This module will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning methodology within the University Canvas system. It will consist of presented written and pre-recorded video material each week with associated core reading provided through the library reading list system and access to supplementary reference material.Students will engage in formative asynchronous discussion board conversation with peers and the course leadership on a weekly basis. A core trigger question for discussion is presented and ideas and concepts developed from this over the week being taught and the following week before being closed to further submission but remaining available for reference. This ensures that the whole cohort moves through the material together.  0 Other 10% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 90% Summative Assessment:Essay - 90%Discussion Board Contributions - 10% <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Feedback Methods </td><td>Formative or Summative </td></tr><tr><td>Weekly discussion board engagement </td><td>Formative and Summative </td></tr><tr><td>Training handbook plan</td><td>Formative </td></tr><tr><td>Written feedback on training handbook </td><td>Summative </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Summative written feedback provided within 15 day working days MSc Hum Prac PT- DL MSc Hum Prac - DL PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc IDM and HR MSc IDM and HR - September PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Y Bollettino, V. (2008). ‘Understanding the security management practices of humanitarian organizations’ Disasters, 32 (2), pp. 263-279.Bradt, D. A. & Drummond, C. M. 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