Managing Humanitarian Relief
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Synopsis
Responding Effectively to humanitarian disasters is far from straightforward, and relief workers often find themselves in a world of uncoordinated , highly competitive agencies working with cross-cutting purposes. Managing Humanitarian Relief is aimed at relief workers charged with putting together a programme of action to help people in extreme crisis. It provides humanitarian relief managers with a single comprehensive reference for all the management issues they are likely to encounter in the field. The book is organized in two parts. First, it provides an outline of different relief programming sectors: food and nutrition, health, water and sanitations, and shelter. Second, it presents 20 separate management topics that are essential for overseeing programmes. It’s easy-to-use format includes checklists, tables, diagrams, sample forms, and no-nonsense tips from practitioners to help readers in emergency situations.
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Table of Contents
Foreword: A brief overview of humanitarianism today
Introduction: the purpose of this book
1. Understanding emergencies and disasteraffected populations
2. Understanding disaster-affected populations and programme sectors
3. Managing in emergencies
4. Carrying out an assessment
5. Launching in a new country or area
6. Establishing an office and accommodation
7. Preparing a proposal and negotiating with donors
8. Managing human resources
9. Planning, managing and reporting on a project
10. Dealing with stress
11. Overseeing finance and accounting
12. Setting up a logistics and procurement system
13. Handling transport and maintaining vehicles
14. Communicating using radios and satellites
15. Working with local partners and contractors
16. Building internal capacity
17. Dealing with the media
18. Managing security
19. Monitoring and evaluating a project
20. Coordinating with other organizations
21. Closing an emergency programme
Appendix
References
Glossary of common terms
Index
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Endorsements
‘This is a useful reference tool for anyone starting out in their career in humanitarian work.’ Graham MacKay, Deputy Humanitarian Director, Oxfam
‘This is a “how to” book that will greatly assist in the professionalization of our programmes and will remain very close at hand during the conduct of our future operations.’ Marc Preston, CEO, Australian Aid International
‘A “must-read” for students of the humanitarian relief system and a “musthave on the shelf” for planners and managers of emergency programmes. It combines comprehensive coverage of issues with incisive comments and wellbalanced judgments and, it is clearlywritten.’ David Hulme, Professor in Development Studies, Institute for Development Policy and Management, Manchester University, UK.
‘An essential addition to the aid worker’s tool kit. This comprehensive guide should be a part of every humanitarian NGO’s orientation for new staff. A handy reference for all of the major tasks required for the successful establishment of an emergency mission which will likely help NGO staff to avoid the pitfalls and unintended consequences of decisions that are often, necessarily, taken on the fly.’ Peter Medway, Director of Operations, International Medical Corps UK.
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Details
| Sub Title |
No |
| Author |
Eric James |
| Editor |
No |
| Width (mm) |
156 |
| Height (mm) |
234 |
| Thickness (mm) |
30 |
| Number of Pages |
431 |
| Number of Illustrations |
No |
| Format |
Paperback / softback |
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