Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
Start date: 2 Nov 2020
End date: 13 Nov 2020
Registration deadline: 26 Oct 2020
Negotiating with a huge variety of stakeholders is a reality for many professionals in the humanitarian field.
This executive short course focuses on the analysis and design of adapted negotiation strategies, as well as the development of participant’s self-awareness. Spread over two weeks, it implies two to four hours of daily work in average: individual and group work as well as live sessions with international experts.
Objectives
- Identify the frame and principles on which humanitarian negotiation is based;
- Define the objectives and specificities of humanitarian negotiation;
- Select and manage the most appropriate interaction and communication modes with various stakeholders while in a negotiation process;
Discover one’s personal style as negotiator;
Practice a series of tools developed for humanitarian practitioners.
Programme
- Identifying types of humanitarian negotiations;
- Comparing different approaches;
- Structuring a negotiation: analysis, strategy, face to face and follow up;
- Selecting and putting into practice the most relevant tools for each step.
How to register:
Audience
- Professionals in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competencies as well as reflect and capitalise on their experiences.
- Professionals from other sectors who wish to increase their understanding of the humanitarian sector for a potential career change.
- Graduate students with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a post-graduate course with a view to entering the humanitarian sector.
Documents required:
- CV (Résumé)
- Proof of English language competence (TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent)
- Passport photo
- Scanned copy of passport
More information about the admission process is available on our application page: https://humanitarianstudies.ch/application/