CHL student finding new skills acquired invaluable

Scott Dubin who works with NGO Mercy Corps has recently completed the CHL and the following comments have been taken from his thee month questionnaire;

"I completed the course while I was working in Darfur with Mercy Corps, and have since finished up my posting there. I’m currently in talks with Mercy Corps to start another logistic position with them in Iraq. I do feel that the completion of the course has allowed me to be seen as someone is who prepared to take on larger and more complex logistic roles.

"Having gone through the course I have gained a better perspective on each of the main areas covered which has allowed me to implement improvements in those elements of my operation in Darfur. When I start working in Iraq, which is a larger operation, I will be able to not only use the detailed knowledge that I gained, but also the ability to manage a larger scale operation since it was the scenario used in the case throughout the program.

"I feel that the largest difference is that I’m more systematic in my approach to the different elements that make up logistics in a humanitarian operation. I can now approach each of these elements with a better perspective and consistent manner.

"I found all aspects of the course relevant. There were some which applied less than others to my previous position, but with each position there will be a different combination of elements which are most relevant. Since the work I will continue doing as I move forward will use each element, I find them all relevant.