Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Humanitarian Recovery Programming Training Course

Course Overview

The Humanitarian Recovery Programming Training Course is designed to equip humanitarian professionals, government officials, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, development practitioners, recovery coordinators, disaster management authorities, donors, community leaders, and emergency response personnel with the knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate effective humanitarian recovery programmes. Recovery programming is a vital component of the humanitarian cycle that supports affected populations in restoring livelihoods, rebuilding infrastructure, strengthening governance, improving essential services, promoting social cohesion, reducing disaster risks, and transitioning from emergency relief to sustainable development. This course provides comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian recovery frameworks, recovery planning, resilience building, livelihood restoration, institutional capacity development, community engagement, and sustainable recovery strategies while aligning with international humanitarian standards, the Sphere Standards, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus.

Participants will develop practical competencies in post-disaster needs assessments, recovery strategy development, programme design, project planning, stakeholder coordination, livelihood recovery, infrastructure rehabilitation, social protection, local governance strengthening, environmental restoration, conflict-sensitive programming, gender-responsive recovery, disability inclusion, disaster risk reduction, monitoring and evaluation, accountability, resource mobilization, partnership management, and knowledge management. The training emphasizes integrating recovery programming into humanitarian response, climate adaptation, food security, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, economic recovery, localization, and resilience-building initiatives. Through practical workshops, recovery planning exercises, simulations, collaborative group work, and real-world humanitarian case studies, participants will strengthen their capacity to deliver integrated recovery programmes that improve community resilience and support sustainable development.

The course further explores emerging topics including digital technologies for recovery planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), artificial intelligence for recovery analysis, climate-smart recovery, green reconstruction, anticipatory action, adaptive management, humanitarian financing, organizational resilience, innovation management, community participation, evidence-based programming, resilience measurement, public-private partnerships, and future humanitarian recovery trends. Participants will gain practical skills in conducting recovery assessments, prioritizing interventions, managing recovery resources, strengthening institutional capacities, engaging local communities, measuring programme impact, improving organizational performance, and promoting inclusive recovery systems. Special emphasis is placed on building resilient communities, strengthening local institutions, protecting vulnerable populations, promoting accountability, and ensuring recovery investments contribute to long-term sustainable development.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess the expertise to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive humanitarian recovery programmes that restore livelihoods, strengthen governance, rebuild infrastructure, improve public services, enhance resilience, and support sustainable recovery following humanitarian crises. Organizations will benefit from improved programme quality, enhanced coordination, stronger stakeholder engagement, increased donor confidence, improved accountability, strengthened resilience, better resource utilization, sustainable recovery outcomes, and stronger institutional capacity to support communities recovering from disasters and conflicts.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the principles and frameworks of humanitarian recovery programming.
2. Conduct comprehensive post-disaster recovery needs assessments.
3. Develop integrated humanitarian recovery strategies and implementation plans.
4. Strengthen livelihood restoration and economic recovery initiatives.
5. Integrate disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate adaptation into recovery programmes.
6. Promote inclusive, gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and community-led recovery programming.
7. Develop monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems for recovery programmes.
8. Strengthen stakeholder coordination, partnerships, and resource mobilization.
9. Apply digital technologies and evidence-based approaches in recovery planning.
10. Build sustainable humanitarian recovery systems that strengthen resilience and long-term development.

Organization Benefits

1. Strengthens organizational capacity to design and manage recovery programmes.
2. Improves coordination between humanitarian, development, and government partners.
3. Enhances community resilience and sustainable recovery outcomes.
4. Strengthens livelihood restoration and local economic recovery.
5. Improves disaster preparedness and resilience planning.
6. Enhances programme monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
7. Promotes evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programme management.
8. Strengthens stakeholder engagement and community participation.
9. Increases donor confidence through improved programme performance and transparency.
10. Builds sustainable institutional capacity for long-term humanitarian recovery programming.

Target Participants

• Humanitarian Program Managers
• Recovery Coordinators
• NGO and INGO Staff
• United Nations Agency Personnel
• Government Disaster Management Officials
• Community Development Officers
• Disaster Risk Reduction Specialists
• Livelihood Programme Managers
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialists
• Social Protection Officers
• Shelter and Settlement Specialists
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Professionals
• Health Programme Managers
• Climate Change and Resilience Specialists
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation Officers
• Project Managers
• Policy Makers
• Community Leaders
• Researchers and Consultants
• Development Practitioners

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Humanitarian Recovery Programming

• Principles of humanitarian recovery
• Recovery frameworks and international standards
• Post-disaster needs assessment
• Recovery planning methodologies
• Humanitarian-development-peace nexus
• Case Study: Developing a comprehensive recovery programme following a major humanitarian emergency

Module 2: Livelihoods and Economic Recovery

• Livelihood restoration strategies
• Cash-for-work and employment programmes
• Small business recovery
• Financial inclusion and social protection
• Local economic development
• Case Study: Supporting livelihood recovery for communities affected by conflict and displacement

Module 3: Infrastructure, Governance and Community Recovery

• Infrastructure rehabilitation planning
• Local governance strengthening
• Community participation and localization
• Public service restoration
• Social cohesion and peacebuilding
• Case Study: Rebuilding community infrastructure through participatory recovery programming

Module 4: Resilience, Environment and Inclusive Recovery

• Disaster risk reduction integration
• Climate-smart recovery approaches
• Environmental restoration and green recovery
• Gender-responsive and disability-inclusive programming
• Community resilience strengthening
• Case Study: Integrating resilience and environmental sustainability into humanitarian recovery initiatives

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation and Adaptive Management

• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
• Recovery indicators and performance measurement
• Data collection and analysis
• Organizational learning
• Adaptive programme management
• Case Study: Evaluating humanitarian recovery programmes to improve long-term recovery outcomes

Module 6: Innovation and Future Recovery Programming

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for recovery planning
• Artificial intelligence and predictive recovery analytics
• Digital technologies in humanitarian recovery
• Humanitarian innovation and partnership development
• Future trends in recovery programming
• Case Study: Building resilient recovery programmes using innovative technologies and evidence-based planning

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.