1. law, govt and politics
2. legal issues
3. human rights

Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain
A solid foundation for humanitarian programming
and humanitarian principles
The ability to use resources effectively to achieve
maximum impact and lasting results
The tools to develop and maintain collaborative
and coordinated relationship with stakeholders
and staff
The skill to operate safely and securely in a
pressured environment
The experience to adapt quickly and operate calmly
and effectively in a rapidly changing environment
The confidence to demonstrate humanitarian
values and principles, and motivate others to
achieve results in challenging situations
Who should apply?
All humanitarian and disaster response professionals
based in Bangladesh, including staff of INGOs, NGOs,
local civil society organizations and government
agencies delivering humanitarian response.
Find out More
If you are interested in participating in the Context
Programme, or nominating staff members from your
organization, please visit our website at:
www.mzninternational.com (see our Training section
for a full list of our courses)
If you would like more information or have any
questions, email us at:
training@mzninternational.com
About MzN International
MzN International is a social enterprise dedicated
to making development and aid more effective.
We believe that all organisations and professionals
working in the development and aid sector
should be fully transparent, accountable for their
actions, professional and efficient. Our advisory
and capacity building services help transform
how our clients work to maximize their impact.
Our staff work world-wide, delivering support and
solutions to ensure that our clients operate in an
effective, sustainable and accountable manner.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you
Do Good. Better.
Humanitarian Skills
Development Programme
About the Project
The Context Humanitarian Skills Development
Programme offers a dynamic and comprehensive
approach to capacity-building in humanitarian
response. In Bangladesh, MzN International delivers
the Context programme to humanitarian response
personnel, as part of a larger initiative to improve the
quality of response in the country. This programme
develops the capacity of humanitarian response
professionals at the national and regional level
based on the Core Humanitarian Competencies
Framework. The programme promotes the universal
humanitarian standards and best practice, tailored to
the specific local context of Bangladesh. Participants
will be equipped with the skills they need to deliver
disaster response in a safe, efficient, professional
manner that benefits the communities they work in.
Context is an initiative of the Start Network, and falls
under Start Build’s Talent
Designed with the Participant
in Mind
Pre-Course Work
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The learning process is separated in to two learning
tracks:
Self Assess
Learning Priorities
Buddy Groups
Ongoing Sharing
Network for Support and
Feedback
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Core Skills Development
Programme
Workshop 1.
Core Skills Development Programme
(6 months)
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This programme introduces the key concepts and
skills of humanitarian response, developing the
capacity of junior level staff to deliver effective
response.
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Approaches and Strategies
Accountability, Standards
and Principles
Confidence and Selfawareness Skills
Decision Making and
Problem Solving
Development Plan
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Buddy Groups
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Challenges of Applying
Sphere and Humanitarian
Principles
Using Mapping Tool
Your Ability Under Pressure
Ongoing Development
Coaching
Share Experiences of
Applying Learning
Support Network
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Management & Leadership Skills Development
Programme
Workshop 2.
Knowledge and
Understanding
Confidence and Ability
Practical Skills
Plan for your ongoing
Development
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Increase Confidence
Support Application
Challenge You
(9 months)
Pre-Course Work
This programme builds upon key humanitarian
concepts, emphasizing effective leadership skills and
management responsibilities.
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Self Assess
Learning Priorities
Management &
Leadership Skills
Development Programme
Workshop 1.
Both programme tracks provide participants with
an excellent learning experience by combining a
number of learning approaches and methods.
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Buddy Groups
Ongoing Sharing
Network for Support and
Feedback
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Foundational Knowledge
and Understanding
Tools and Techniques
Confidence and Selfawareness Skills
Decision Making and
Problem Solving
Development Plan
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Knowledge and
Understanding
Strong Working
Relationships
Ability to Communicate
Under Pressure
Self-Awareness for
Leadership Style
Plan Your Ongoing
Development
Buddy Groups
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Share Experiences of
Applying Learning
Support Network
Workshop 2.
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Personal Learning Influences
Agency
Key Themes of Humanitarian
Leadership
Addressing Humanitarian
Challenges
Skills for Programme Choices,
Practice and Impact
Ongoing Development
Coaching
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Increase Confidence
Support Application
Challenge You