The objective of this training is to increase the understanding of aid workers about humanitarian diplomacy and diplomatic practice, as well as to strengthen their capacity to cooperate effectively with diplomats.
Programme Description
The interface between the humanitarian sector and the diplomatic world is continuously growing. Closer collaboration on dossiers such as refugee support, climate change and humanitarian aid would be beneficial for both aid workers and diplomats.
But what exactly is humanitarian diplomacy and how do you “do” humanitarian diplomacy? Who are the relevant actors and what are their interests? What might be the challenges in such cooperation and how would you deal with those? At the Clingendael Institute, we are in the unique position to have worked with diplomats and humanitarians for many years.
This course will provide a deep dive into the interconnections of the humanitarian sector with diplomacy. If you are a humanitarian aid worker working in direct contact with diplomats on topics such as advocacy, humanitarian policy issues, funding and donor strategies, then this course will provide you with a stronger foundation for your humanitarian diplomacy efforts.
This online training is scheduled for 5 December to 9 December 22. Deadline to apply is Tuesday 21 October, 23:59PM UTC+1.
This online course is fully funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be conducted in English.
Profile of participants
- Active humanitarian aid workers from local, national or international organisations;
- Aid workers are in direct contact with diplomats on topics such as advocacy, humanitarian policy issues, funding and donor strategies;
- Full working proficiency in English
- Aid workers from local NGOs and female aid workers are especially encouraged to apply.
Dates and build-up of the course
This online training is scheduled for 5 December to 9 December 22. Deadline to apply is Sunday 30 October, 23:59PM UTC+1. The online sessions take place daily over Zoom between 11:00 and 15:00 o’clock CET (UTC+1). Participants may be asked to conduct self-paced modules during the training in their own time. Participants will receive a certificate after full attendance of the course.
How to register
Prospective participants are requested to complete this electronic application form, which is automatically sent to the Clingendael course-coordinators. All questions in the application form need to be answered in English
We have space for 20 humanitarian aid workers. If more applications are received, we will make a selection based on the profiles. We aim to make our selection by Friday 4 November.