This course is designed to equip humanitarian practitioners working with Early Warning Systems.
Description
This training is part of a series of learning courses within a wider project we are undertaking to increase data and decision-making capacity in the humanitarian sector – supported by USAID, from the American People. Find out more about this project with the RedR newsletter.
This course is designed to equip humanitarian practitioners working with Early Warning Systems with the skills to plan, interpret and communicate monitoring and evaluation approaches in the context of an Anticipatory Action framework.
It is designed to equip professionals in the humanitarian sector with the knowledge and skills to monitor and evaluate existing early warning systems and integrate learnings into their disaster risk reduction planning and decision-making.
Participants will explore the linkage between Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Anticipatory Action, emphasizing the role and importance of M&E.
The course covers the development of comprehensive M&E plans tailored for both sudden and slow onset hazards, ensuring that anticipatory actions are timely, relevant, and actionable.
Module aim
The aim of this course is to equip professionals working in the field of climate change, DRR and AA with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to manage the development of an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for Anticipatory Action.
The course focuses on evaluating anticipatory action activations to assess their timeliness, relevance, and that they are actionable. The course has a particular emphasis on identifying the appropirate methodology for evaluating AA data from activations for both slow and sudden onset hazards.
Module Objective:
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- Explain the relevance of M & E within the Anticipatory Action framework.
- Identify the necessary evidence required to evaluate Anticipatory Action activations.
- Explain the implications for data collection for M & E analysis considering lead times and characteristics of sudden vs slow onset hazards.
- Set up and identify methodologies for analysis for an AA M&E strategy considering slow vs. sudden onset hazards.
- Design a theory of change & logframe.
- Capture and communicate lessons learned from M & E data through conducting an After Action Review (AAR).
Course Structure
Blended ( Online & Self-Paced)
- 1 hour Self-Paced Module
- 2 hours Online Facilitated Session
Who should attend?
Pre-requisite: Introductory course to FbF/AA or have a general understanding of basic concepts of AA framework and terminology.
This course is designed for professionals in the humanitarian sector working specifically with climate change, disaster risk reduction and who already possess a basic understanding of Forecast-based Financing (FbF) and Anticipatory Action (AA) concepts and frameworks.
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals working at local, national and regional levels in roles such as project management, M & E, and field implementation for AA requiring access to data and analysis of anticipatory action activations. It is also suitable for individuals involved in DRR planning and advocacy.
How to join
If you would like to attend, please apply through Eventbrite.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Registration closes on the 6th of August, 2024. Priority will be given to applicants from developing, low-income countries and territories (LICs). National staff working within the humanitarian sector are keenly invited to apply.
We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. RedR welcomes a diverse range of applicants to the course, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Selected candidates will receive instructions on how to join the course by the 13th of August, 2024.
What is the language of the training?
English
HPass badge
Upon completion of the , participants will be eligible to apply for a HPass Badge, a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience in the humanitarian sector. You can find more information on HPass Badges here.
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