The escalating requirement for humanitarian aid, frequently in inaccessible areas of the world, demands logistics professionals with many skills and qualities. Empathy and a social conscience alone are not sufficient. The demand for fast and efficient logistics support has created a requirement for logisticians who are not only abreast of current best practice but are also prepared to commit themselves to a permanent cycle of learn, improve and grow.
Supply chain knowledge must be systematically maintained at the highest possible level and simply having the skills may not be sufficient. Holders of professional logistics qualifications have a tangible emonstration of their ability and such qualifications are being taken increasingly seriously.
Who should participate?
The Certification in Humanitarian Logistics is aimed at people who work (or aspire to work) within umanitarian aid organisations in supply chain functions, typically involving, warehousing, transport or inventory.
What will they learn?
A summary of the content is detailed overleaf but the programme is modular with elements in: Humanitarian Supply Chains, Managing a Humanitarian Supply Chain Response, Transport,
Procurement, Warehouse and Inventory, Fleet Management and Import/Export.
How will they learn?
The Certification in Humanitarian Logistics is competence rather than knowledge based and participants are therefore required to apply the knowledge gained in a live humanitarian environment. The learning rocess is centred around the study of a simulated humanitarian relief operation. The candidate is also provided with relevant reference material, produced in collaboration with many of the leading relief agencies.
Candidates are presented with a series of challenging objectives, reflecting the module they are working on. The achievement of these objectives will enable candidates to demonstrate how they will improve the operation of the logistics elements supporting the delivery of a humanitarian aid programme.
They will be required to undertake a detailed analysis of the current and anticipated requirements, the development of a selection of options to meet those requirements and finally, the implementation of the best option. Candidates will have access to a coach with experience of operating in emergency environments throughout the programme.
During this process a portfolio of evidence of competence is collated which will be submitted for assessment and verification.
Fees and learning methods
The study method is by supported self study or by a blend of this with face-toface elements for organizational groups. Individuals will normally exclusively follow the supported self study route.The fee will vary with the mix of the blend required, please contact Logistics Learning Alliance on +44 (0) 1530 276590 for a quotation.
Programme Content:
The following information summarises the key features of each module. Full details are available in the Logistics
Learning Alliance Guide to the Certification in Humanitarian Logistics – Fritz Institute/CILT (UK).
Humanitarian Aid Supply Chains
• Situations and places where humanitarian aid is
required.
• The objectives and activities of humanitarian
organisations and other participants involved in
aid situations
• Logistics and supply chain management in
humanitarian aid.
• Preparing and improving humanitarian aid supply
chains
• Supporting beneficiary service programmes
Managing the Humanitarian Supply Chain
Response
• Managing operations
• Managing people
• Managing orders
• Managing the working environment
• Managing the financial impact of activities
• Working with others
• Managing activities in a dysfunctional situation
Procurement
• The function of procurement
• Sourcing and purchasing
• Progress monitoring and control
• Risk management
Warehousing and Inventory
• The function of warehouse and inventory
management
• Contributing to setting up a warehouse
• Managing warehouse operations
• Contributing to the provision and care of warehouse
resources
• Managing inventory
Transport
• The goods to be moved
• Origins, destinations and routes.
• Modes of transport
• Planning movements
• Managing transport providers
Fleet Management
• The function of fleet management
• Setting up a fleet
• Managing a fleet
Import and Export
• Contract and order administration
• Import and export documentation
• Customs and Excise procedures and controls
• International commerce and methods of payment
Other Qualifications
- Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
- Certification In Humanitarian Logistics
- CILT Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Logistics & Transport
- CILT Level 3 Certificate In Logistics & Transport
- CILT Level 5 Professional Diploma In Logistcs & Transport
- CILT Level 6 Advanced Diploma In Logistics And Transport