Page 1 of 5 CWS - Pakistan/Afghanistan offers Training on Introduction to Sphere and its Applications August 26th - 28th, 2013 Kabul - Afghanistan
Page 2 of 5 Rationale The impact humanitarian work has on communities depends greatly upon the quality of services and accountability of actions both during emergency and non-emergency times. So during the last one decade there has been an on-going discussion around accountability and its assurance mechanisms. CWS Pakistan / Afghanistan (CWS-P/A) through its Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance (SHA) program, has provided technical support and guidance to the humanitarian agencies in Pakistan and Afghanistan, The ultimate beneficiary of humanitarian activities is the civilian population, and the activities should always have an appropriate and positive influence. CWS-P/A is inviting applications for 3 day training on Introduction to Sphere & its Application in Kabul, Afghanistan. The goal of this training is to build and strengthen the capacity of aid workers in Sphere Minimum Standards to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in addressing the areas of the greatest needs in the humanitarian context by using Sphere Minimum Standards as one of the Quality and Accountability tools. Aim & Objectives This 3 day training aims to develop participants to be Sphere practitioners and the goal of the training is to assist participants to apply The Sphere Handbook 2011 as a tool for improving quality and accountability of humanitarian actions by sharing, learning and practicing. The training will cover the following sessions: Sphere History, Background and Latest Updates. Protection principles, Core Standards and Cross Cutting Issues. Humanitarian Charter and RCRC Code of Conduct. Sphere and the Project Cycle Implementation of good practices of Sphere Standards By the end of the training, the participants will be able to, Explain the philosophy and approach of the Sphere Project. Understand and describe the relationship between Sphere, Humanitarian Charter and Rights Based Approach. Learn to describe the use the Sphere Handbook in the realm of Project Cycle in linkages with technical interventions. Learn to apply Sphere in assessments, analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluations, of humanitarian response programme. Share experiences of applying Sphere Standards in Afghanistan. What else will you take away? A copy of the latest English edition of the Sphere Standard Handbook (2011) The latest news and developments in The Sphere Project Shared learning and experience from peers on the practical implementation of Sphere Experience shared by experts on the application of Sphere An extended network of colleagues working towards a shared goal
Page 3 of 5 Methodology The training will adopt a participatory approach. It will be based on both classrooms learning and sharing of good practices. The participatory approach will include presentations, informal sharing, exercises and role plays on emergency situations and group sharing. To augment the learning, panellists consisting of Sphere practitioners in Afghanistan will share their challenges and best practices in applying the Sphere standards. Facilitators Ms. Uma Narayanan, has a background in International Organizational and Systems Development and worked as an Organization Development and Human Resources practitioner mostly in Southeast Asia and South Asia, for more than a decade. Ms. Narayanan has organized, designed, co-facilitated and facilitated over 150 workshops and training sessions both locally and internationally for various organizations. Specifically as a Sphere Trainer, she has conducted numerous Sphere orientations, trainings and ToTs in Asia. The training will be conducted in English. Who Should Apply This training is designed primarily for middle and senior management aid workers from INGOs, NGOs and UN agencies. It is for people who are in disaster response and rehabilitation phase. Knowledge of the Sphere Project Minimum Standards would be an asset. INGOs are encouraged to support their partner agencies to attend the training. We strive to have a diversified group of participants balancing gender, organisational and geographical representation. Participant selection is based on a number of criteria. Participants should have a good command of the English language. Participants must be prepared to take concrete actions at the end of the training. Mr. Rizwan Iqbal, has more than eight years of professional experience working for nongovernmental organizations and businesses in Asia and Europe. He specializes in organizational development and capacity building of humanitarian organizations on Sphere and HAP Standard. He has practical experience in designing context specific training sessions for in-country and international trainings. He worked with individuals from diverse cultures in more than 18 countries around the world. Currently he is working in the SHA department of CWS Pakistan/Afghanistan as Project Coordinator. Cancellation/ Postponement CWS-P/A reserves the right to cancel or postpone the training if circumstances require. Registered participants will be informed with 100% fee refund. However, if the participant wishes to cancel the registration, he/she is required to inform CWS-P/A at least one week in advance or else the fee will not be refunded.
Page 4 of 5 How to apply: Kindly fill out the attached application form and send it to Ms. Uniqa Emmanuel (shaprograms@ cwspa.org.pk ) by 28th July 2013. Applicants will be notified if their participation is confirmed by 06th August 2013. Please make sure you include contact information (postal address, e-mail or phone number) you will access during those dates. Payment of the tuition fee will confirm the course registration. Summary & Practical Information Location: ACBAR Training Hall, ACBAR Office Qalai Fathullah, Street # 01, Kabul, Afghanistan Dates: August 26th - 28th, 2013 Time: 08:30 am - 04:00 pm Training Fee: Language: $ 175 (One Hundred and Seventy Five US Dollars only) per participant for three days English Please note This training is not residential. The organizer will not provide accommodation or meals except lunch and tea during the training. Participants will have to aim for a 100% attendance in order to receive the certificate of participation. First 10 registered participants will get 10% discount in fees. Two or more participants from a single organization will get 10% discount in fees. Sending organization will cover all other costs related to the road/air travel, accommodation and meals etc. For Further Details Please Contact Ms. Uniqa Emmanuel Project Officer, Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance (SHA) Program, CWS-Pakistan/Afghanistan. Telephone: +92 (0) 51 2103171 Email: shaprograms@cwspa.org.pk For more information about our programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan, please visit our website. web: http://www.cwspa.org/
Page 5 of 5 Background Information CWS - Pakistan/Afghanistan CWS-Pakistan/Afghanistan is an international nongovernmental organization which implements humanitarian and development activities across Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since 1954, CWS-P/A has worked for the development and relief of marginalized communities on the basis that all individuals have the right to choose how to live. The organization assists communities to achieve economic prosperity and improve human and social capital through participatory endeavours, which liberate families and enhance their capacities to take control over their lives. CWS-P/A ensures that it s humanitarian and development initiatives provide communities with their pertinent right and authority over resources. Globally, CWS-P/A is part of CWS, Inc. and is registered with both the governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Locally, it has a distinct identity through its advisory board, diverse national staff, and strong linkages with local/regional networks and partnerships. It has offices across Pakistan and Afghanistan and a network of close to four hundred partners. CWS-P/A is ISO 9001:2000 (revised to ISO 9001:2008) accredited and certified in USAID management standards. It is a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP), People in Aid, the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), and the ACT Alliance and is an associate member of Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN). It achieved HAP certification in 2011. CWS- P/A is both the Country Focal Point in Pakistan and the Regional Partner in Asia for Sphere. CWS-P/A is also a signatory to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct for NGOs in Disaster Relief. Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance (SHA) Program The Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance (SHA), one of the focus areas of CWS-P/A s Capacity Building Program (CBP), uses training, material development, and networking to assist organizations in providing improved assistance during emergencies and to help communities prepare for future disasters. The projects focusing on this thematic area offer services such as technical support, advocacy and trainings on Q&A (Sphere, HAP, and INEE Standards), DRR, Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction particularly on School Safety to build capacity of humanitarian and development workers in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The trainings are designed to the specific needs of humanitarian and development workers as well as on request of organizations for their staff and implementing partners. The Sphere Project in Brief The Sphere Project is a voluntary initiative that brings a wide range of humanitarian agencies together around a common aim - to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance and the accountability of humanitarian actors to their constituents, donors and affected populations. The Sphere Handbook, Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response, is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum standards in life-saving areas of humanitarian response. Established in 1997, the Sphere Project is not a membership organization. Governed by a Board composed of representatives of global networks of humanitarian agencies, the Sphere Project today is a vibrant community of humanitarian response practitioners. For further details please visit: Web:http://www.sphereproject.org/ DISCLAIMER CWS-P/A shall not be made liable for any damage, loss, illness, injuries or death that may occur to or be caused by the participants during the course of training or travel to and from the training venue.