Overview
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 two groups: (1) Practicioners from Middle East and North Africa (working in the region); (2) Practicioners from Asia (working in the region).
For each edition of this Certificate, participants are divided into two groups: (1) Practicioners from Middle East and North Africa (working in the region); (2) 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
Registration
Registration deadline
20 August 2026
Fees
- CHF 1000.-
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). For more information, please contact the coordinator.
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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
- 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.
Curriculum
Period
September 2026 - July 2027
Credits
15 ECTS credits
Teaching hours
390 teaching hours
60 distance teaching hours
Partnerships / Collaboration
Partnership
Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) – Save the Children
Director(s)
Prof. Myriam RADHOUANE, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Arta MEMISHI, University of Geneva
Steering committee
- Prof. Abdeljalil AKKARI, University of Geneva
- Prof. Karl BLANCHET, University of Geneva
- Arta MEMISHI, CAS Coordinator, University of Geneva
- Casey PEARSON, Save the Children International
- Dr Moussa SAGAYAR, Université Abdou Moumouni, Niger
- Prof. Naima AL-HUSBAN, Arab Open University
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