The Humanitarian Leadership Development Programme is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international humanitarian programmes.
This one year scheme is designed to enable participants to develop the necessary skills in order to launch a career in operational management in emergencies with one of the 15 agencies within the Consortium of British Humanitarian Agencies (CBHA).
How does it work? As a trainee, you will undertake two 6 month placements with one of the 15 CBH Agencies (see list below).
The first placement is a capital office placement where you will be based at an agency’s capital office and where you will get on the job training in various aspects of emergency operations programmes as well as completing 2 separate simulation based training exercises.
The second placement is a field placement where you will be based in one of the agencies’ field programmes in a humanitarian context, often in challenging and insecure environments.
You will train with humanitarian professionals who will act as your coaches to facilitate the development of the skills required for humanitarian operational management.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for talented people committed to long-term service in the humanitarian sector, who can demonstrate outstanding people skills and the motivation to develop humanitarian leadership skills. The programme is only open to nationals from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda.
The start date for this scheme is Thursday 15th September 2011.
How do you apply?
Please apply via the website: www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/jobs.htm, job reference number 6399
Please apply via the website: www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/jobs.htm, job reference number 6399
The closing date for applications is Sunday June 12th at midnight London time.
The Humanitarian Leadership Development Programme Trainee Scheme is managed by Save the Children UK on behalf of the Consortium of British Humanitarian Agencies. The 15 agencies in the CBHA are: ActionAid, Action against Hunger, CARE International, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide UK, HelpAge
International, International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Merlin, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children UK, Tearfund and World Vision UK
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