Risk Management Fundamentals for Humanitarian Projects

Learn to manage risks in humanitarian projects for NGOs, from identification to response, ensuring project success.

Created by: Mohanna Ahmed Ali Eljabaly
Mohanna Eljabaly - Humanitarian Risk Expert

What Will I Learn?

• The fundamentals of risk management in humanitarian projects.
• How to plan, identify, analyze, and respond to risks in conflict settings
• Practical tools and techniques for effective risk management.
• Strategies for mitigating threats and leveraging opportunities in humanitarian contexts
• Continuous monitoring and control of risks throughout the humanitarian project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Basic Project Management Knowledge: Familiarity with fundamental project management concepts and terminology.
• Interest or Experience in Humanitarian Work: Background or interest in humanitarian aid, development work, or NGOs.
• Basic English Proficiency: Ability to understand instructions in English, as the slides are presented in English (explanations will be provided in Arabic).
• Access to a Computer with Internet: A device with internet access to participate in the online course.
• Willingness to Learn: Openness to learning and applying new concepts to real-world humanitarian scenarios.

Target audience

• Project Managers
• Humanitarian Aid Workers
• Development Professionals
• Risk Management Professionals
• Anyone involved in humanitarian operations