Training on Humanitarian Negotiations and Decision-Making

Programme Overview

The ability to effectively negotiate in stressful situations is a vital skill for every humanitarian worker. As aid workers, we frequently face situations that require some form of negotiation and oftentimes from a position of relative weakness. The outcome of such negotiations becomes a game-changer for effective and timely provision of humanitarian assistance and protection. Volatile contexts, short time, and limited power to exert influence on the parties – these are the characteristics that make humanitarian negotiations unique.

Training on Humanitarian Negotiations and Decision-Making in Rotterdam, Netherlands has been designed to target the improvement in individual and organizational negotiation skills. We actively work to equip participants with a set of practical tools, methods, and skills that help them analyze the environment where the humanitarian negotiation takes place and build the strategy for achieving desired objectives.

Target Audience

This Training Programme is specifically aimed at humanitarian professionals that are involved in negotiations for access, assistance, and protection with government authorities, military personnel, armed groups, and civilians in conflict and emergency settings.

Programme Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course, participants will be able to:

• Improve interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills
• Master advocacy tools and techniques
• Learn how to negotiate the best agreement from the position of relative weakness
• Lead and participate in negotiations in humanitarian and protection contexts
• Effectively analyze negotiating environment and build negotiation strategies under time-stress
• Comprehend the peculiarities of humanitarian negotiations with governments, military, armed groups, donors, and civilians

Programme Contents

Programme Methodology

Humanitarian Negotiations and Decision-Making is a highly interactive Training in Holland with particular emphasis on knowledge exchange. The presenter shall use proven adult-learning techniques to facilitate the conversation between the delegates. Several case studies and scenarios will be discussed. The participants will have an opportunity to engage in real-life simulations where they can practice communication skills and work on personal negotiation styles.

Course Deliverables

Participants will enjoy a full-service experience that covers everything needed before, during, and after the programme:

Before the Programme

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast for the full duration
• Welcome Dinner for networking and connecting with fellow Participants & the Risalat Team
• Risalat Training Kit, including: bag, water bottle, coffee mug, t-shirt, cap, passport cover, pens, notebook, magnet, keychain
• Lunch Provided Daily during training days
• Comprehensive Course Manual & Training Materials
• Project-Based Templates, Tools, and Worksheets
• Mini Pad / Tablet for convenient access to digital resources
• Digital Case Studies, Reading Packs & Reference Materials
• Access to Sample Datasets & Practical Exercises
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Complimentary Refreshments & Full Training Venue Facilities
• Access to Online Learning Resources
• Entertaining City Tour
• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award

After the Programme

• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report