Humanitarian Information Management
Course Overview
This training equips humanitarian professionals with the skills to collect, analyze, manage, and disseminate critical data during emergencies. Effective information management is vital for decision-making, coordination, and response in crises such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, and health emergencies.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and importance of Humanitarian Information Management.
Collect and analyze data using modern tools and methodologies.
Create and disseminate information products that support decision-making.
Apply humanitarian data standards to ensure responsible and secure data use.
Strengthen coordination and collaboration through shared datasets and tools.
📚 Course Modules
1. Introduction to Humanitarian Information Management
Principles and importance of HIM
Information needs in humanitarian contexts
Coordination and decision-making
2. Data Collection Techniques
Surveys, assessments, and field data collection
Mobile data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Survey123)
Remote sensing and GIS in humanitarian response
3. Data Analysis and Processing
Cleaning and validating data
Data visualization and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
GIS and mapping (QGIS, ArcGIS)
4. Data Management and Standards
Humanitarian data standards (HXL, HDX, IATI)
Data security and protection (GDPR, responsible data use)
Interoperability and data sharing
5. Information Products and Dissemination
Situation reports (SitReps), dashboards, and infographics
Early warning systems and risk assessment reports
Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement
6. Coordination and Decision Support
Cluster system and inter-agency coordination
Humanitarian response cycle and decision-making tools
Use of Common Operational Datasets (CODs)
7. Practical Exercises and Case Studies
Real-world crisis simulations
Data-driven decision-making exercises
Group work on information management challenges
👩🎓 Target Audience
Humanitarian and NGO staff
Information management officers
Program managers and field coordinators
GIS and data analysts working in crisis response
Journalists and researchers focusing on humanitarian data
⏳ Duration & Format
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Duration: 4 days
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Format: Classroom training with practical simulations
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Location: Syria
✅ Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Humanitarian Information Management upon successfully completing the training.
