Education and Training

CAS Education in Emergencies – Asia 2023

Education is a fundamental component of humanitarian response: it contributes to the protection of children and communities, supports development and learning, improves quality of education, and builds resilience. This course builds the necessary knowledge and competencies for quality EiE response.
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Information

Period

November 2023 - October 2024
15 ECTS credits
60 Teaching hours
390 Distance teaching hours
The "Application" module might be taught online but is usually planned to be residential (it should take place in a country of the targeted region, where there are EIE needs).

Language

English

Format

Blended learning

Contact

Myriam Radhouane
Myriam.Radhouane(at)unige.ch

Registration

Registration deadline

8 October 2023
Registration will open in August

Fees:

Independent individuals: CHF 5000.-
UN organizations & donor staff: CHF 2500.-
International NGO (INGO): CHF 2100.-
National government staff: CHF 1300.-
Local and national NGO/CSO staff: CHF 1300.-

Scholarships are available to support diversity and inclusion, prioritizing female applicants, those living with disabilities and for staff working for national organizations (incl. government ministries of education). Scholarships will be  awarded to those able to make a strong case for this in the scholarship section of the application form. See Scholarship criteria.

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Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Objectives

  • Develop general skills relating to education in emergencies and, more specifically, the skills of design, development and implementation of training programmes in emergency situations
  • ​Reinforce the right to education, including quality education that contributes directly to individuals' ability to engage in society, and to social, economic and political stability

Audience

Mid- and high-level Education in Emergencies (EiE) practitioner who manages, influences, coordinates and/or represents field level operations.
For each edition of this Certificate, participants are divided into three groups: (1) Practicioners from East and Southern Africa (working in the region); (2) Practicioners from Middle East and Eastern Europe (working in the region); (3) Practicioners from Asia (working in the region).

Programme

8 modules:

  • Foundational Concepts and Frameworks for EiE
  • Cross-cutting Issues and Approaches in EiE
  • Assessment, Analysis and Design
  • Physical and Psychological Protection and Wellbeing
  • Teaching, Learning and Improving Outcomes
  • Enabling & Supporting EiE
  • Application (Face to face residential)
  • Reflection, Synthesis and Sharing

Director(s)

Prof. Abdeljalil AKKARI, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Geneva

Coordinator(s)

Dr Myriam RADHOUANE, University of Geneva

Partnership

Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) – Save the Children

Admission criteria

  • Minimum degree required: Bachelor in Education or related field
  • Two years of professional experience in Education
  • Good level of written and spoken English
  • Mid-level education responsibilities
  • Be a national from and working in the targeted region (Asia)
  • Work for a government ministry of education (MoE), a civil society organization (CSO)/ national/local NGO, an international NGO, relevant UN agencies or donor; applications from individuals and members of other organizations  (e.g. universities) will be considered on a case by case basis

Schedule

The CAS is taught remotely, but the Module 7 is a "Face-to-Face residential module". Depending on the situation, it can be taught remotely.

Remarks

 

 

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

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